The Ludwig and Nancy Sternberger Charitable Foundation
Wilmington, DE, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
47-1644269
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Ludwig and Nancy Sternberger Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that engages in relationship-based funding, making grants by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, emphasizing the importance of established connections in its grantmaking process. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
LIVING CLASSROOMS FOUNDATION
$1.1M
29%
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
$1M
27%
THE WHEELWRIGHT MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN
$488.7K
13%
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$32.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Ludwig and Nancy Sternberger Charitable Foundation?
No. The Ludwig and Nancy Sternberger Charitable Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Ludwig and Nancy Sternberger Charitable Foundation give?
The Ludwig and Nancy Sternberger Charitable Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Maryland, New Mexico, and Virginia. 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 Ludwig and Nancy Sternberger Charitable Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Ludwig and Nancy Sternberger Charitable Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Ludwig and Nancy Sternberger Charitable Foundation make each year?
In 2024, The Ludwig and Nancy Sternberger Charitable Foundation awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $434 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Ludwig and Nancy Sternberger Charitable Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, The Ludwig and Nancy Sternberger Charitable Foundation awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include LIVING CLASSROOMS FOUNDATION, JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, and THE WHEELWRIGHT MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Ludwig and Nancy Sternberger Charitable Foundation?
The Ludwig and Nancy Sternberger Charitable Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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