The Mary Peace Sterling Foundation
Invitation OnlyCranbury, New Jersey · EIN 57-1114028 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$322K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$7.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $45,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peace Center | Greenville, SC | General purpose | $100,000 |
| University of Miami | Coral Gables, FL | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Abundance Capital | Greenville, SC | General purpose | $45,000 |
| Bread for the World | Washington, DC | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Upcountry | Chapel Hill, NC | General purpose | $25,000 |
| YMCA | Greenville, SC | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Center for Comm Self | Greenville, SC | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Miami City Ballet | Miami Beach, FL | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Mill Village | Greenville, SC | General [purpose | $10,000 |
| Exchange for Change | Miami, FL | General purpose | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $322,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $772,434 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 30, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542119349100614
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 57-1114028
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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