Mervyn H & Leslie D Sternberg
Mervyn H & Leslie D Sternberg is a Form 990-PF (a private foundation) based in Delray Beach, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports 23 grants totaling $19,131 to charitable organizations in Florida, Michigan, New York, California, and Maryland.
Mervyn H & Leslie D Sternberg at a glance
In short: Mervyn H & Leslie D Sternberg gave $19K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $831.783), top state Florida. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $19,131
- +30.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- +21.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $832
- +8.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $300
- Total assets
- $308,152
- -3.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (4 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (47% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Mervyn H & Leslie D Sternberg
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6766 Casa Grande Way, Delray Beach, FL 33446
Phone: (248) 302-3838
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mervyn H & Leslie D Sternberg funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Petoskey & Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation ($5K). Together the top 10 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 109 grants of 109 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Florida recipients received 47% of grant dollars and Michigan recipients received 42%. New York accounted for 7%, while California and Maryland each accounted for 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Mervyn H & Leslie D Sternberg open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 23 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $648. How we count
Medians: $900 first-time, $250 repeat.
- 57% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 62% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 144% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2021) to $29K (2023). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Petoskey & Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation Petoskey, MI | To improve the quality of life for all people in Emmet county. | $5,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation Boca Raton, FL | Support Boca Raton Regional Hospital and Its Mission | $2,500 |
| Jewish Association for Residential Care Inc (Jarc) South Boca Raton, FL | Promote Welfare of People with Disabilities | $2,000 |
| Papanicolaou Corps for Cancer Research Inc Deerfield Beach, FL | Fund grants for cancer research at the sylvester comprehensive cancer center at the university of miami miller school of medicine | $1,750 |
| Dart for Art Ann Arbor, MI | To Fund Educational and Ancillary Programs. | $1,500 |
| Israel Tennis Centers Foundation Inc New York, NY | Support the teaching tennis to children and young people and topromote social integration among vulnerable children in israel | $1,300 |
| Raymond F Kravis Center for the Performing Arts West Palm Beach, FL | Promote the Arts | $1,000 |
| The Wick Theatre and Costume Museum Inc Boca Raton, FL | Support Theatrical Performance and Educational Outreach | $1,000 |
| Harbor Springs School District Harbor Springs, MI | Support High School Track and Field Program | $500 |
| Breakthrough T1D-Mid Ohio Chapter Hagerstown, MD | To Support Solutions to Improve Type 1 Diabetes. | $300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $308,152 | $11,280 | $23,406 | $19,131 | 23 | $21,268 | $9,142 | $14,775 |
| 2024 | $320,202 | $9,659 | $14,820 | $14,629 | 19 | $14,629 | $11,257 | $14,588 |
| 2023 | $325,363 | $13,401 | $34,255 | $28,702 | 29 | $28,702 | $13,611 | $14,576 |
| 2022 | $346,217 | $1,708 | $21,274 | $11,802 | 25 | $11,802 | $9,171 | $16,593 |
| 2021 | $365,783 | $12,625 | $20,583 | $3,434 | 13 | — | $12,108 | $18,834 |
| 2020 | $373,741 | $8,878 | $15,353 | $6,931 | 16 | — | $8,849 | $19,043 |
| 2019 | $380,357 | $5,749 | $21,020 | $15,084 | 27 | — | $9,672 | $18,780 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mervyn H & Leslie D Sternberg reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for health care and cancer research, programs for people with disabilities, arts organizations, education, animal care, and youth activities.
Grantee descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation says it supports the hospital’s mission of providing compassionate health care. The Israel Tennis & Education Centers Foundation describes its work as supporting vulnerable children in Israel through academic enrichment, sports, and mentoring. Little Traverse Bay Humane Society says it provides care for pets and the people who love them, while the Norton Museum of Art describes its aim as helping visitors experience art through programs and collections.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 23 grants totaling $19,131. Grants ranged from $16 to $5,000, with a median grant of $300.
Among the largest reported grants were $5,000 to Petoskey & Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation to improve quality of life in Emmet County; $2,500 to Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation to support the hospital and its mission; $2,000 to Jewish Association for Residential Care to promote the welfare of people with disabilities; and $1,750 to Papanicolaou Corps for Cancer Research to fund cancer research grants at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine’s Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Other 2025 grants included $1,500 to Dart for Art, $1,300 to Israel Tennis Centers Foundation, and $1,000 each to Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts and The Wick Theatre and Costume Museum.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mervyn Sternberg as president and treasurer and Leslie Sternberg as director.
Mervyn H & Leslie D Sternberg is led by Mervyn Sternberg, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mervyn Sternberg
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Leslie Sternberg
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $4K, to Mervyn Sternberg (President/Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Mervyn H & Leslie D Sternberg
How much does Mervyn H & Leslie D Sternberg give each year?
Mervyn H & Leslie D Sternberg gave $19K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $15K across 19 grants.
What is Mervyn H & Leslie D Sternberg's typical grant size?
Mervyn H & Leslie D Sternberg's median grant in 2025 was $300, and its average grant was $832, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mervyn H & Leslie D Sternberg that year got $2K on average.
Where does Mervyn H & Leslie D Sternberg give grants?
Mervyn H & Leslie D Sternberg's top state is Florida, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Michigan (42%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boca Raton, FL (4 grants), Harbor Springs, MI (3 grants), Petoskey, MI (2 grants) and West Palm Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does Mervyn H & Leslie D Sternberg give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Mervyn H & Leslie D Sternberg's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Mervyn H & Leslie D Sternberg's largest grantees?
Mervyn H & Leslie D Sternberg's largest 2025 grantees include Petoskey & Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation ($5,000), Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation ($2,500) and Jewish Association for Residential Care Inc (Jarc) ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mervyn H & Leslie D Sternberg?
Mervyn H & Leslie D Sternberg reported $308K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $21K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mervyn H & Leslie D Sternberg fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for health care and cancer research, programs for people with disabilities, arts organizations, education, animal care, and youth activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mervyn H & Leslie D Sternberg?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mervyn H & Leslie D Sternberg's EIN?
Mervyn H & Leslie D Sternberg's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2707908. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Mervyn H & Leslie D Sternberg accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 29, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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