THREE CORDS FOUNDATION C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC
RESTON, VA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
85-3561645
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The THREE CORDS FOUNDATION, managed by Sterling Foundation Management LLC, is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing a total of $2.7 million in grants to nine grantees in 2024. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
TRINITY CHRISTIAN COLLEGE ASSOCIATION
$2.9M
42%
FRIENDS OF LAKE LEELANAU
$1M
15%
KIDS CONNECT CHARITABLE FUND C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC
$121K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$54K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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 $50 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 2024, THREE CORDS FOUNDATION C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $2.7 million. 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 9 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.