The Sterling Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHAPEL HILL, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $941K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $500. Net investment income was $25K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$941K
-0.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$500
-90.6% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$500
-90.6% YoY
About The Sterling Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Sterling Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHAPEL HILL, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $941K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $500. Net investment income was $25K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $941,162 | $947,840 | $884,204 |
| Revenue | $33,107 | $127,586 | $89,599 |
| Expenses | $39,785 | $63,950 | $209,680 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $27,932 | $54,953 | $201,195 |
| Net Investment Income | $25,220 | $115,332 | $20,672 |
| Distributable Amount | $55,997 | $51,664 | $52,672 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GARY S BERGER | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | 2 | — |
| GREGORY S BERGER | VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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