Robert and Marilyn Sternberg Charitable Foundation
Robert and Marilyn Sternberg Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Highland Park, IL. IRS filing data is available for 2019. In 2019, it awarded 4 grants totaling $889K. Net investment income was $124K.
Robert and Marilyn Sternberg Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert and Marilyn Sternberg Charitable Foundation gave $889K across 4 grants in 2019 (avg $222K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2019)
- $889,228
- Grants made (2019)
- 4
- Average grant
- $222,307
- Median grant
- $26,250
- Primary geography
- Illinois (99% of itemized 2019 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2019 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2019; updated September 2026.
Who Robert and Marilyn Sternberg Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2019
The largest 2019 recipient was Robert and Marilyn Sternberg Family Foundation Donor Advised Fund ($834K). Together the top 4 received $889K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2019 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2019 it made 4 grants totaling $889K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Robert and Marilyn Sternberg Family Foundation Donor Advised Fund Chicago, IL | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $834,213 |
| American Friends of Hebrew University Chicago, IL | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $47,500 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation Woodland Hills, CA | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $5,000 |
| North Shore Congregation Israel Glencoe, IL | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $2,515 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $128,351 | $901,826 | $889,228 | 4 | $123,773 | $42,068 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert and Marilyn Sternberg Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $42K for 2019 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Robert and Marilyn Sternberg Charitable Foundation's 2019 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2019 report compensation.
Officers on the 2019 filing
Jordan M. Sternberg
Director
New on the 2019 filing
No compensation reported
Marilyn Sternberg
Director
New on the 2019 filing
No compensation reported
Peter E. Sternberg
Director
New on the 2019 filing
No compensation reported
Wendy Sternberg Rockoff
Director
New on the 2019 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Robert and Marilyn Sternberg Charitable Foundation
How much does Robert and Marilyn Sternberg Charitable Foundation give each year?
Robert and Marilyn Sternberg Charitable Foundation gave $889K across 4 grants in 2019, according to its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Robert and Marilyn Sternberg Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert and Marilyn Sternberg Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2019 was $26,250, and its average grant was $222,307, across 4 grants on its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert and Marilyn Sternberg Charitable Foundation give grants?
Robert and Marilyn Sternberg Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Robert and Marilyn Sternberg Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2019: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Robert and Marilyn Sternberg Charitable Foundation's 2019 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Promote Org's Activity by Gifts to Gen'l Rev Fund" (4 grants).
How much is Robert and Marilyn Sternberg Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2019, Robert and Marilyn Sternberg Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $42K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Robert and Marilyn Sternberg Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Robert and Marilyn Sternberg Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3408159. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 18, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2019
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