Tannenbaum-Sternberger Foundation Inc
Historical FunderGreensboro, North Carolina · EIN 56-6045483 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ROBERT O KLEPFER JR TANNENBAUM-STER |
|---|---|
| Address | 324 WEST WENDOVER AVE SUITE 118 PO, BOX 41199, GREENSBORO NC 27408 |
| Phone | 3362745761 |
| Form and materials | A SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANT SHOULD COMPLETE AN OFFICIAL APPLICATION FORM GIVING PERSONAL AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION. A GRANT APPLICANT SHOULD COMPLETE AN OFFICIAL FORM GIVING INFORMATION OF THE APPLICANT AND THE PURPOSE AND COST OF THE PROJECT FOR WHICH FUNDING IS SOUGHT. APPLICATIONS CAN BE FOUND AT THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE, WWW.TSFOUNDATION.COM. |
| Deadlines | REVOLUTION LODGE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS- JUNE 1; GRANTS APPLICATIONS ARE CONSIDERED 3 TIMES A YEAR |
| Restrictions | REVOLUTION LODGE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE LIMITED TO CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN OF MEMBERS OF THE REVOLUTION MASONIC LODGE, GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION GIVES GRANTS TO VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS, WHICH ARE NORMALLY RESTRICTED TO RESIDENTS OF GUILFORD COUNTY AND ARE AWARDED BY THE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY. THE FOUNDATION ALSO GIVES GRANTS TO VARIOUS TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS WHO SUBMIT REQUESTS FOR FUNDS. THESE GRANTS ARE NORMALLY LIMITED TO PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES SERVING THE PEOPLE OF GUILFORD COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
3% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| YWCA of Greensboro | Greensboro, NC | Grants | $50,000 |
| Kellin Foundation | Greensboro, NC | Grant | $50,000 |
| Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship | Greensboro, NC | Grant | $50,000 |
| The Forge | Greensboro, NC | Grant | $36,000 |
| Greensboro Urban Ministry | Greensboro, NC | Grants | $30,000 |
| Community Foundation of Western Nc | Asheville, NC | Grants | $25,000 |
| Downtown Greensboro Foundation | Greensboro, NC | Grants | $25,000 |
| Family Service of the Piedmont | Jamestown, NC | Grants | $25,000 |
| YMCA of Greensboro | Greensboro, NC | Grant | $25,000 |
| Children and Families First | Greensboro, NC | Grants | $20,000 |
| Children's Law Center of Central Nc | Greensboro, NC | Grants | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood South Atlantic | Raleigh, NC | Grants | $20,000 |
| Reading Connections | Greensboro, NC | Grants | $20,000 |
| Church World Service Greensboro | Greensboro, NC | Grants | $15,000 |
| Greenhill Center for Nc | Greensboro, NC | Grants | $15,000 |
| Growing High Point | High Point, NC | Grants | $15,000 |
| Reconsidered Goods | Greensboro, NC | Grant | $15,000 |
| Women's Resource Center | Greensboro, NC | Grant | $15,000 |
| Nc State University | Raleigh, NC | Scholarships | $12,000 |
| Next Gin | Greensboro, NC | Grant | $12,000 |
| Black Child Development Institute of Greensboro | Greensboro, NC | Grants | $10,000 |
| Family Room Foster Care | Greensboro, NC | Grants | $10,000 |
| Glenwood Together | Greensboro, NC | Grants | $10,000 |
| Hopefulls Inc | Winstonsalem, NC | Grants | $10,000 |
| Horsepower Inc | High Point, NC | Grants | $10,000 |
| Journey Adult Day Center | Greensboro, NC | Grants | $10,000 |
| Bennett College | Greensboro, NC | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Diaper Bank of North Carolina | Durham, NC | Grants | $10,000 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Elon University | Elon, NC | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| First Tee - Central Carolina | Clemmons, NC | Grants | $10,000 |
| Greensboro College | Greensboro, NC | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Gtcc Foundation | Jamestown, NC | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Guilford College | Greensboro, NC | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Guilford Education Alliance | Greensboro, NC | Grants | $10,000 |
| High Point University | High Point, NC | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Nc A&t University Foundation Inc | Greensboro, NC | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Nc Institute of Political Leadership | Raleigh, NC | Grants | $10,000 |
| Teach for America | Greensboro, NC | Grant | $10,000 |
| Temple Emanuel | Greensboro, NC | Grants | $10,000 |
| Unc School of the Arts | Winstonsalem, NC | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill, NC | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| University of North Carolina - Greensboro | Greensboro, NC | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Wake Forest University | Winstonsalem, NC | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| North Carolina Holocaust Foundation | Raleigh, NC | Grant | $10,000 |
| Open Door Ministries | High Point, NC | Grant | $10,000 |
| She Built This City | Greensboro, NC | Grant | $10,000 |
| Voices Together | Chapel Hill, NC | Grant | $8,436 |
| Sparrow's Nest Inc | Greensboro, NC | Grant | $8,000 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters of Central Piedmont | Greensboro, NC | Grants | $7,500 |
| Community Theatre of Greensboro | Greensboro, NC | Grants | $7,500 |
| Court Support for Families | Greensboro, NC | Grants | $7,500 |
| Jericho House | Greensboro, NC | Grants | $7,500 |
| Make-A-Wish Central and Western Nc | Charlotte, NC | Grants | $7,500 |
| North Carolina Folk Festival | Greensboro, NC | Grants | $7,500 |
| Young Musicians of Alamance | Burlington, NC | Grant | $7,500 |
| Children's Cancer Partners of the Carolinas | Spartanburg, SC | Grants | $5,000 |
| Dance Project | Greensboro, NC | Grants | $5,000 |
| Gant School of Music and Jazz | Greensboro, NC | Grants | $5,000 |
| Heads Up for Our Youth | Greensboro, NC | Grants | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 66 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Service of the Piedmont | Jamestown, NC | Grant | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $871,936 | 67 |
| 2023 | $700,900 | 64 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502239349100225
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-6045483
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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