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The Barry and Mimi Sternlicht Foundation

Wilmington, Delaware  ·  EIN 813797200  ·  Private foundation

Based in Wilmington, Delaware, The Barry and Mimi Sternlicht Foundation has awarded $11.9M across 305 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to National Philanthropic Trust. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$2.7M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$47.3M
Total assets
305
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Barry and Mimi Sternlicht Foundation funds

The Barry and Mimi Sternlicht Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on criminal justice, economic development, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, environment & conservation, and related causes.

Criminal JusticeEconomic DevelopmentEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationFaith-BasedFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include families, older adults, youth pop.

familiesolder adultsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Barry and Mimi Sternlicht Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
National Philanthropic Trust
The Sternlicht Family Foundation DAF
Jenkintown, PA$1.5M2022
Brown University
To fund the construction of Brown University's Health and Wellness Facility
Providence, RI$1.5M2020
Foundation to Combat Anti-semitism Inc
EXPENDITURE RESPONSIBILITY GRANT
Foxborough, MA$250K2023
United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanth
General & Unrestricted
New York, NY$250K2024
Usc Shoah Foundation Institute
Fund the launch of USC Shoah Foundation's new "Countering Online Antisemitism Initiative"
Los Angeles, CA$250K2024
National Philanthropic Trust
The Sternlicht Family Foundation Fund
Jenkintown, PA$244K2024
Impactassets Inc
M K Reichert Sternlicht Fund
Bethesda, MD$244K2024
Dana Farber Cancer Institute Inc
The Barry & Mimi Sternlicht Type 1 Diabetes Research Fund
Brookline, MA$200K2017
Friends of United Hatzalah Inc
USA Medical shipment Joe Teplow/Israel at War fund
New York, NY$200K2023
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
4-CT Statewide COVID-19 Relief Fund
Hartford, CT$150K2020
American Friends of Magen David Adom
Current Israel Gaza crisis fund
New York, NY$130K2023
American Jewish Committee
Charitable Event
New York, NY$125K2023
Acumen Fund Inc
Acumen America, supporting health, financial inclusion, and workforce development
New York, NY$125K2020
Criminal Justice Reform Foundation
General & Unrestricted
New York, NY$125K2022
Israaid Us Inc
Current Israel Gaza Crisis fund
Beverly Hills, CA$120K2023

The Barry and Mimi Sternlicht Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$500K
2020$2.7M
2022$3.3M
2023$2.7M
2024$2.8M

How to apply for funding from The Barry and Mimi Sternlicht Foundation

The Barry and Mimi Sternlicht Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about The Barry and Mimi Sternlicht Foundation

Does The Barry and Mimi Sternlicht Foundation accept grant applications?
The Barry and Mimi Sternlicht Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The Barry and Mimi Sternlicht Foundation fund?
The Barry and Mimi Sternlicht Foundation's grants focus on criminal justice. Recent recipients include National Philanthropic Trust, Brown University, Foundation to Combat Anti-semitism Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Barry and Mimi Sternlicht Foundation give in grants?
The Barry and Mimi Sternlicht Foundation reported $2.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $11.9M over 305 grants.
Where is The Barry and Mimi Sternlicht Foundation located?
The Barry and Mimi Sternlicht Foundation is based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 813797200.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Barry and Mimi Sternlicht Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Barry and Mimi Sternlicht Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.