The Sterling Foundation
Invitation OnlyChapel Hill, North Carolina · EIN 27-1480662 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$56K
Organizations funded2
Typical grant$6,150
Total assets$1.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,150 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
50% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA | General support | $50,000 |
| Unc | Chapel Hill, NC | Support unc science is awesome day | $6,150 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $56,150 | 2 |
| 2024 | $500 | 1 |
| 2023 | $5,300 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631809349100208
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-1480662
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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