STERLING FOUNDATION
Data sourced from IRS 990-PF public filings
Sterling Foundation provides unrestricted funding to arts organizations and educational programs in Santa Monica and the greater Los Angeles area.
STERLING FOUNDATION has 24 grants on file funding 8 organizations. Giving decreased from $125,000 in 2024 to $60,000 in 2025. Reported assets: $542,023.
Total Assets
$542,023
Grants (Last Year)
$60,000
Total Grants on File
24
Recipients Funded
8
Giving History
| Year | Total Granted | Grants Made | Avg Grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $60,000 | 2 | $30,000 |
| 2024 | $125,000 | 4 | $31,250 |
| 2023 | $131,000 | 6 | $21,833 |
| 2022 | $96,000 | 5 | $19,200 |
| 2021 | $106,000 | 7 | $15,143 |
Top Grant Recipients
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Showing top 10 of 24 grants on file.
Officers & Trustees
From 2025 IRS 990-PF filing (data available for 8 filing years)
JOHN DORMAN
TREAS/SEC/DIR
LESLIE DORMAN
PRESIDENT/DIR
IRS Filing History
STERLING FOUNDATION has IRS 990-PF filings on record for 8 years, spanning 2018 to 2025.
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