AI Summary
The Mary Peace Sterling Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2025, the foundation awarded a total of $322,000 across 39 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FURMAN UNIVERSITY
Greenville, SC
$1.1M
30%
PEACE CENTER
STREAMWOOD, IL
$350K
9%
FAVOR
KENT, WA
$190K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE MARY PEACE STERLING FOUNDATION?
No. THE MARY PEACE STERLING FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE MARY PEACE STERLING FOUNDATION give?
THE MARY PEACE STERLING FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in South Carolina, Illinois, and Florida. 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 MARY PEACE STERLING FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE MARY PEACE STERLING FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 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 MARY PEACE STERLING FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, THE MARY PEACE STERLING FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $322 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE MARY PEACE STERLING FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, THE MARY PEACE STERLING FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include FURMAN UNIVERSITY, PEACE CENTER, and FAVOR. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE MARY PEACE STERLING FOUNDATION?
THE MARY PEACE STERLING FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.