Sterling Institution
Sterling Institution is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $380K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $20K.
Sterling Institution at a glance
In short: Sterling Institution gave $20K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $20K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $19,808
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- Average grant
- $19,808
- Median grant
- $19,808
- Total assets
- $380,132
- +90.1% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Sterling Institution funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was SPCA of Texas ($20K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Sterling Institution gives
- In 2023 it paid out 242% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SPCA of Texas Dallas, TX | Provide Animal Care and Loving Home | $19,808 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $380,132 | $200,000 | $19,868 | $19,808 | 1 | $19,808 | $8,188 |
| 2022 | $200,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $9,850 |
| 2021 | $200,000 | $200,000 | — | — | — | — | $54 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sterling Institution reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sterling Institution's only listed officer is Ashley Toutounchi, Officer on every filing since 2022 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2023 filing
Ashley Toutounchi
Officer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Amir Toutounchi (2021) — Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "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 Sterling Institution
How much does Sterling Institution give each year?
Sterling Institution gave $20K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Sterling Institution?
Sterling Institution reported $380K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Sterling Institution operate?
Sterling Institution has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Sterling Institution's EIN?
Sterling Institution's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4159724. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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