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2024
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2022
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AI Summary

THREE CORDS FOUNDATION C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages with nonprofits through relationship-based, invitation-only pathways. In 2025, the foundation awarded a total of $24.5K across 10 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

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Giving Insights

Total Funding Given
$24.5K
2025
Grantees funded
10
Multi-year grantees
50%
Funding by Year

Top Grantees

2024
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
TRINITY CHRISTIAN COLLEGE ASSOCIATION
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL
$2.9M
42%
FRIENDS OF LAKE LEELANAU
Leland, MI
$1M
15%
KIDS CONNECT CHARITABLE FUND C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC
Reston, VA
$135.5K
2%
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Grants Given

2025
Total No. of Grants
2
Median 1st year grant
$46K
Median 2nd year grant
$54K

Board & Team

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Luke Stephenson
Board Member
J
Jamie Stephenson
Board Member
C
Christopher Stephenson
Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THREE CORDS FOUNDATION C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC?
No. THREE CORDS FOUNDATION C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THREE CORDS FOUNDATION C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC give?
THREE CORDS FOUNDATION C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin. 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 THREE CORDS FOUNDATION C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THREE CORDS FOUNDATION C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $46 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THREE CORDS FOUNDATION C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC make each year?
In 2025, THREE CORDS FOUNDATION C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $25 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THREE CORDS FOUNDATION C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC fund recently?
In 2024, THREE CORDS FOUNDATION C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include TRINITY CHRISTIAN COLLEGE ASSOCIATION, FRIENDS OF LAKE LEELANAU, and KIDS CONNECT CHARITABLE FUND C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THREE CORDS FOUNDATION C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC?
THREE CORDS FOUNDATION C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.