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The Barry S Sternlicht Foundation

Wilmington, Delaware  ·  EIN 260039094  ·  Private foundation

The Barry S Sternlicht Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $3.0M in grants paid and $59.8M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 275 individual grants from this funder — $20.9M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$3.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$59.8M
Total assets
275
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Barry S Sternlicht Foundation funds

The Barry S Sternlicht Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, economic development, environment & conservation, faith-based (christian), faith-based (jewish), and related causes.

Arts & CultureEconomic DevelopmentEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Faith-Based (Jewish)Health CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessK-12 EducationWorkforce & Vocational Training

Populations it has supported include families, older adults.

familiesolder adults

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
American Jewish Committee
FACTS FOR PEACE (STERNLICHT Israel project)
New York, NY$2.5M2024
American Jewish Committee
PROJECT NARRATIVE - STERNLICHT initiative
New York, NY$2.0M2023
Robin Hood Foundation
FOR ROBIN HOOD'S ANNUAL YEAR-END GIVING CAMPAIGN
New York, NY$1.5M2022
Robin Hood Foundation
General & Unrestricted
New York, NY$1.1M2020
Robin Hood Foundation
Annual Campaign
New York, NY$900K2024
National Philanthropic Trust
THE STERNLICHT FAMILY FOUNDATION DAF account
Jenkintown, PA$576K2022
West Palm Golf Community Trust Inc
For the development, construction and operation of the West Palm Golf Park, a world-class golf facility and nonprofit operation dedicated to
Jupiter, FL$500K2022
Robin Hood Foundation
FOR ROBIN HOOD'S ANNUAL YEAR-END GIVING CAMPAIGN,
New York, NY$500K2024
Eagles Wings International Inc
To scale and elevate the narrative and character of CHRISTIAN SUPPORT FOR ISRAEL
Clarence, NY$500K2024
West Palm Golf Community Trust Inc
For the development, construction and operation of the West Palm Golf Park, a world-class golf facility and nonprofit operation dedicated to
West Palm Bch, FL$500K2023
National Philanthropic Trust
The Sternlicht Family Foundation Fund
Jenkintown, PA$430K2024
United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanth
FOR UJA-Federation New York's ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
New York, NY$390K2022
Foundation to Combat Anti-semitism Inc
EXPENDITURE RESPONSIBILITY GRANT
Foxborough, MA$250K2023
Robin Hood Foundation
Charitable Event
New York, NY$250K2023
Natural Resources Defense Council Inc
Sternlicht Sustainability Fund - multi-year pledge for the programming operations of the 1 Hotels Fellowship and the E2 (Environmental Entre
New York, NY$200K2023

The Barry S Sternlicht Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$3.0M
2022$5.5M
2023$4.7M
2024$7.6M

How to apply for funding from The Barry S Sternlicht Foundation

The Barry S 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 S Sternlicht Foundation

Does The Barry S Sternlicht Foundation accept grant applications?
The Barry S 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 S Sternlicht Foundation fund?
The Barry S Sternlicht Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include American Jewish Committee, American Jewish Committee, Robin Hood Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Barry S Sternlicht Foundation give in grants?
The Barry S Sternlicht Foundation reported $3.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $20.9M over 275 grants.
Where is The Barry S Sternlicht Foundation located?
The Barry S Sternlicht Foundation is based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 260039094.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Barry S 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 S Sternlicht Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.