THE STERLING DONOR ADVISED FUND C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC
Reston, VA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
27-0418124
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DAF Sponsor
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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.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNITED CHARITABLE
$8.5M
28%
FRIENDS OF FACES C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC
$4.3M
14%
LEGACY CHURCH INC
$3.7M
12%
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Total No. of Grants
39
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
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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