The Sternbergh Foundation Ltd
The Sternbergh Foundation Ltd is a private foundation, based in Stuart, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $23K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $45K. Net investment income was $62K.
The Sternbergh Foundation Ltd at a glance
In short: The Sternbergh Foundation Ltd gave $45K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $44,900
- +1.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,414
- +1.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $23,498
- +2540.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Sternbergh Foundation Ltd funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Nantucket Cottage Hospital ($32K). Together the top 7 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Sternbergh Foundation Ltd gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2021) to $51K (2019). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nantucket Cottage Hospital Nantucket, MA | Charitable Purposes | $31,500 |
| Cleveland Clinic Martin Health Stuart, FL | Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Sailfish Point Fdn Stuart, FL | Charitable Purposes | $2,000 |
| United Way of Martin County Stuart, FL | Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
| Swim Across America Nantucket, MA | Charitable Purposes | $200 |
| Nantucket Historical Assoc Nantucket, MA | Charitable Purposes | $150 |
| Tom Nevers Civic Association Nantucket, MA | Charitable Purposes | $50 |
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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 | $23,498 | $159,766 | $47,437 | $44,900 | 7 | $44,900 | $61,769 | $1,511 |
| 2024 | $890 | $19,481 | $45,605 | $44,350 | 7 | $44,350 | $18,226 | $178 |
| 2023 | $27,014 | $6,684 | $48,790 | $46,175 | 8 | $46,175 | $4,069 | $2,631 |
| 2022 | $69,120 | $30,744 | $48,056 | $46,425 | 9 | $46,425 | $29,113 | $4,827 |
| 2021 | $86,432 | $14,449 | $38,134 | $36,570 | 14 | $36,570 | $12,885 | $7,708 |
| 2020 | $110,117 | $16,299 | $46,934 | $45,370 | 14 | — | $14,735 | $7,307 |
| 2019 | $140,752 | $8,516 | $52,245 | $50,684 | 21 | — | $6,955 | $8,648 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sternbergh Foundation Ltd reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Sternbergh Foundation Ltd is led by Robin Callahan, President & Secretary on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robin Callahan
President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Van Rh Sternbergh III
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Sternbergh Foundation Ltd
How much does The Sternbergh Foundation Ltd give each year?
The Sternbergh Foundation Ltd gave $45K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $44K across 7 grants.
What is The Sternbergh Foundation Ltd's typical grant size?
The Sternbergh Foundation Ltd's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $6,414, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Sternbergh Foundation Ltd give grants?
The Sternbergh Foundation Ltd gives mostly in Massachusetts: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (29%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nantucket, MA (4 grants) and Stuart, FL (3 grants).
Who are The Sternbergh Foundation Ltd's largest grantees?
The Sternbergh Foundation Ltd's largest 2025 grantees include Nantucket Cottage Hospital ($31,500), Cleveland Clinic Martin Health ($10,000) and Sailfish Point Fdn ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Sternbergh Foundation Ltd?
The Sternbergh Foundation Ltd reported $23K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $45K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Sternbergh Foundation Ltd's EIN?
The Sternbergh Foundation Ltd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0563949. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 24, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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