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THE STERLING DONOR ADVISED FUND C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC

THE STERLING DONOR ADVISED FUND C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC

Reston, VA, US
501(c)3
EIN
27-0418124
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THE STERLING DONOR ADVISED FUND C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC

Reston, VA, US
501(c)3
EIN
27-0418124
DAF Sponsor

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Est.

2009

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Sterling Donor Advised Fund, managed by Sterling Foundation Management LLC, is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on relationship-based grantmaking, providing funding by invitation only and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the fund paid a total of $1.8 million across 103 grantees. Nonprofits interested in connecting with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO ENCOURAGE CHARITABLE GIVING IN ALL FORMS BENEFICIAL TO NONPROFIT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.
Total Funding Given

$1.8M

2024
Grantees funded
103
Multi-year grantees
34%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

39

Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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Roger Silk
Board Member
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Paul Beckner
Board Member
J
James Lintott
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE STERLING DONOR ADVISED FUND C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC?
No. THE STERLING DONOR ADVISED FUND C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE STERLING DONOR ADVISED FUND C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC give?
THE STERLING DONOR ADVISED FUND C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, Hawaii, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE STERLING DONOR ADVISED FUND C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE STERLING DONOR ADVISED FUND C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE STERLING DONOR ADVISED FUND C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC make each year?
In 2024, THE STERLING DONOR ADVISED FUND C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $1.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE STERLING DONOR ADVISED FUND C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC fund recently?
In 2024, THE STERLING DONOR ADVISED FUND C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC awarded grants to about 100 grantees. Recent grantees include UNITED CHARITABLE, FRIENDS OF FACES C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC, and LEGACY CHURCH INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE STERLING DONOR ADVISED FUND C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC?
THE STERLING DONOR ADVISED FUND C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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