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THE STERLING FOUNDATION

Great neck, NY Tax ID: 11-2590105

The Sterling Foundation in Great Neck, NY, supports philanthropy, religion, and human services locally, with assets of $1.5 million and managed by uncompensated trustees.

About THE STERLING FOUNDATION

Comprehensive foundation profile based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing

The Sterling Foundation, based in Great Neck, NY, is a philanthropic organization with assets totaling $1,525,375. The foundation focuses on supporting initiatives in the areas of philanthropy, religion, and human services, primarily within its local community of Great Neck. In the most recent fiscal year, the foundation reported expenses of $87,070 and revenue of $75,553. The foundation is managed by trustees Helene Sterling, Robert Sterling, and Faith Sterling, who do not receive compensation for their roles. Despite its relatively small size, the foundation plays a significant role in supporting local causes in New York.

Focus Areas

PhilanthropyReligionHuman services

Geographic Focus

NY

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Key Statistics
Total Assets $1.5M
Total Awarded This Year $71K
Average Grant Size $316
Total Grants (Previous Year) 224
Open to New Applicants
% New Applicants Funded
Contact Information
Great neck, NY
Geographic Funding Distribution

Financials

Total Assets
$1.5M

+2.6% from previous year

Annual Grants
$71K

1 grants awarded in 2024

Expense Ratio
115.2%

Of total revenue spent on programs

Annual Grant Distribution
Revenue vs Expenses
Assets Over Time

Grants

Grant Awards
PurposeLocation
$73,272SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULECHARITABLEGreat neck, NY, US2023
$70,811SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULECHARITABLEGreat neck, NY, US2024
$63,944SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULECHARITABLEGreat neck, NY, US2022

People

Leadership & Staff

Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms

HS

HELENE STERLING

TRUSTEE

$0 2024
RS

ROBERT STERLING

TRUSTEE

$0 2024
FS

FAITH STERLING

TRUSTEE

$0 2024
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Last updated on August 25, 2025

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