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The Ludwig and Nancy Sternberger Charitable

Wilmington, Delaware  ·  EIN 471644269  ·  Private foundation

Based in Wilmington, Delaware, The Ludwig and Nancy Sternberger Charitable has awarded $2.4M across 60 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Johns Hopkins University. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$775K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$5.9M
Total assets
60
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Ludwig and Nancy Sternberger Charitable funds

The Ludwig and Nancy Sternberger Charitable's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, health care, higher education, substance use & recovery.

Arts & CultureEducationHealth CareHigher EducationSubstance Use & Recovery

Populations it has supported include indigenous.

indigenous

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Ludwig and Nancy Sternberger Charitable, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Johns Hopkins University
COVID-19 Emergency Relief - Center for American Indian Health
Baltimore, MD$200K2020
Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health - the Willow Fund
Baltimore, MD$200K2023
Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health - The Willow Fund
Baltimore, MD$200K2024
Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health
Baltimore, MD$170K2022
Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian
2021 Support for Internships, Educator Coordinator, and Primary Creative Team
Santa Fe, NM$104K2020
Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian
General & Unrestricted
Santa Fe, NM$102K2020
Living Classrooms Foundation Inc
Shipboard STEM
Baltimore, MD$90K2024
Living Classrooms Foundation Inc
Shipboard STEM
Baltimore, MD$90K2023
Living Classrooms Foundation Inc
Shipboard STEM Program
Baltimore, MD$80K2017
Living Classrooms Foundation Inc
Shipboard STEM
Baltimore, MD$80K2020
Living Classrooms Foundation Inc
Shipboard STEM
Baltimore, MD$80K2022
Johns Hopkins University
COVID-19 Relief
Baltimore, MD$75K2020
Living Classrooms Foundation Inc
The Crossroads School Program
Baltimore, MD$50K2023
Living Classrooms Foundation Inc
The Crossroads School Program
Baltimore, MD$50K2024
Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian
for the support of the new venture and projects
Santa Fe, NM$48K2017

The Ludwig and Nancy Sternberger Charitable giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$294K
2020$775K
2022$446K
2023$479K
2024$434K

How to apply for funding from The Ludwig and Nancy Sternberger Charitable

The Ludwig and Nancy Sternberger Charitable'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 Ludwig and Nancy Sternberger Charitable

Does The Ludwig and Nancy Sternberger Charitable accept grant applications?
The Ludwig and Nancy Sternberger Charitable'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 Ludwig and Nancy Sternberger Charitable fund?
The Ludwig and Nancy Sternberger Charitable's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins University. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Ludwig and Nancy Sternberger Charitable give in grants?
The Ludwig and Nancy Sternberger Charitable reported $775K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.4M over 60 grants.
Where is The Ludwig and Nancy Sternberger Charitable located?
The Ludwig and Nancy Sternberger Charitable is based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 471644269.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Ludwig and Nancy Sternberger Charitable'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 Ludwig and Nancy Sternberger Charitable. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.