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The Barry and Mimi Sternlicht Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in New York, Rhode Island, and Pennsylvania, having paid out a total of $2.8 million across 130 grantees in 2024. The foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Brown University
$2.9M
20%

NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST
$1.7M
12%

BREAKTHROUGH T1D
$475K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
78
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Barry and Mimi Sternlicht Foundation?
No. The Barry and Mimi Sternlicht Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Barry and Mimi Sternlicht Foundation give?
The Barry and Mimi Sternlicht Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Rhode Island, and Pennsylvania. 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 Barry and Mimi Sternlicht Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Barry and Mimi Sternlicht Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Barry and Mimi Sternlicht Foundation make each year?
In 2024, The Barry and Mimi Sternlicht Foundation awarded about 80 grants, totaling nearly $2.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Barry and Mimi Sternlicht Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, The Barry and Mimi Sternlicht Foundation awarded grants to about 130 grantees. Recent grantees include Brown University, NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST, and BREAKTHROUGH T1D. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Barry and Mimi Sternlicht Foundation?
The Barry and Mimi Sternlicht Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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