Private foundation · Encinitas, CA

Stern Leichter Foundation

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Typical grant size
$5K $10K $13K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
26
Repeat grantees
12
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2023 990-PF

DeadlinesNONE
ContactMICHAEL D BERLIN · 6199805500
MaterialsNONE
RestrictionsNONE

Leadership · from 2023 990-PF

Michael D Berlin
PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
$6K
Carolyn C Berlin
SECRETARY
Stephen J Cohen
PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
$4K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2023
11.3%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'16
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
145
Total grants awarded
$2.1M
Total amount
$14K
Average grant
$143K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2023
$414K
28 grants
2022
$248K
28 grants
2021
$504K
42 grants
2020
$250K
22 grants
2019
$216K
7 grants
2018
$208K
9 grants
2017
$97K
4 grants
2016
$146K
5 grants

Top recipients

13 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$427K
Hands of Peace
8 grants · IL
$148K
5 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$145K
8 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$112K
Jewish Federation of San Diego
1 grant · CA
$100K
Temple Sol el
1 grant · CA
$100K
9 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$95K
5 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$80K
Kpbs
7 grants · CA
$65K
4 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$55K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Jewish Federation of San Diego
BROADEN AND DEEPEN ENGAGEMENT IN JEWISH LIFE TO STRENGTHEN JEWISH IDENTITY, FOSTER DYNAMIC CONNECTIONS WITH ISRAEL, AND …
CA · TY 2023
$100K
Impact Cubed
ASSIST INVESTORS IN MEASURING AND MANAGING THE IMPACT OF ANY PORTFOLIO IN TERMS OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
CA · TY 2023
$60K
Hillel of San Diego
MENTORS AND EDUCATORS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH VALUABLE TOOLS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO BE JEWISH LEADERS
CA · TY 2023
$50K
Coastal Roots Farm
SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, FOOD JUSTICE, ANCIENT JEWISH WISDOM
CA · TY 2023
$25K
Temple Solel
SUPPORT JEWISH COMMUNITY
CA · TY 2023
$25K
Community Resource Center
HELP CREATE PATHS TO HEALTHY FOOD, STABLE HOMES AND SAFE RELATIONSHIPS
CA · TY 2023
$20K
Mazon
FIGHTING TO END HUNGER AMONG PEOPLE OF ALL FAITHS AND BACKGROUNDS IN THE UNITED STATES AND ISRAEL
CA · TY 2023
$10K
Hawaii Community Fd
INSPIRE GENEROSITY, ADVOCATE FOR EQUITY, FORGE CONNECTIONS AND INVEST IN COMMUNITY
HI · TY 2023
$10K
New Haven Youth and Family Services
RESTORE HOPE AND DIGNITY TO TROUBLED YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES
CA · TY 2023
$10K
Hebrew Free Loan of San Diego
PROVIDE ZERO-INTEREST LOANS TO SUPPORT THOSE FACING FINANCIAL CHALLENGES OR INVESTING IN THEIR LIFE DREAMS
CA · TY 2023
$10K
Hillel of San Diego
MENTORS AND EDUCATORS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH VALUABLE TOOLS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO BE JEWISH LEADERS
CA · TY 2023
$10K
LA Jolla Play House
PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR A COMMUNITY OF ARTISTS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS AND ABILITIES
CA · TY 2023
$10K
Hillel of San Diego
MENTORS AND EDUCATORS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH VALUABLE TOOLS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO BE JEWISH LEADERS
CA · TY 2023
$10K
Pro Kids First Tee
CHALLENGE UNDERSERVED YOUTH TO EXCEL IN LIFE BY PROMOTING CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, LIFE SKILLS, AND VALUES THROUGH EDUCATI…
CA · TY 2023
$10K
B'nai Brith Camp
PROVIDES SAFE, NURTURING AND FUN EXPERIENCES THAT INSPIRE GROWTH AND ENDURING JEWISH IDENTITY
OR · TY 2023
$6K
Kpbs
SUPPORT MEDIA PROGRAMS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR SAN DIEGO RESIDENTS
CA · TY 2023
$5K
Hands of Peace
SUPPORT YOUTH EDUCATION FOR MIDDLE EASTERN AND AMERICAN TEENAGERS
IL · TY 2023
$5K
LA Jolla Play House
PARTNER WITH TOP CREATIVES TO BRING STORIES THAT MATTER
CA · TY 2023
$5K
LA Jolla Play House
PARTNER WITH TOP CREATIVES TO BRING STORIES THAT MATTER
CA · TY 2023
$5K
North Coast Rep Theatre
CREATE A PLATFORM WHERE ARTISTS AND AUDIENCES THRIVE THROUGH THE INTIMACY OF LIVE THEATRE, RECOGNIZING THE POWER OF THEA…
CA · TY 2023
$5K
North Coast Rep Theatre
CREATE A PLATFORM WHERE ARTISTS AND AUDIENCES THRIVE THROUGH THE INTIMACY OF LIVE THEATRE, RECOGNIZING THE POWER OF THEA…
CA · TY 2023
$5K
Coastal Roots Farm
SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, FOOD JUSTICE, ANCIENT JEWISH WISDOM
CA · TY 2023
$5K
Rails to Trails Conservancy
PRESERVE UNUSED RAIL CORRIDORS BY TRANSFORMING THEM INTO RAIL TRAILS WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
DC · TY 2023
$5K
Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA
TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL
CA · TY 2023
$3K
Temple Beth Israel
SUPPORT JEWISH COMMUNITY
CA · TY 2023
$2K
Encinitas Ballet Academy
CREATING AND PERFORMING THE BEST IN CLASSIC BALLET
CA · TY 2023
$2K
Litvak Dance Studio
CRAFTING AN ARTISTIC EXPERIENCE THAT BOTH ENGAGES AND CHALLENGES DIVERSE AUDIENCES
CA · TY 2023
$1K
Girl Scouts of America
EMPOWERING GIRL'S JOURNEY AS SHE STRIVES TO LEAD, THRIVE, AND MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLAC
NY · TY 2023
$1K
Impact Cubed
ASSIST INVESTORS IN MEASURING AND MANAGING THE IMPACT OF ANY PORTFOLIO IN TERMS OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
CA · TY 2022
$50K
Kpbs
SUPPORT MEDIA PROGRAMS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR SAN DIEGO RESIDENTS
CA · TY 2022
$15K
San Diego Food Bank
HUNGER RELIEF FOR SAN DIEGO COUNTY
CA · TY 2022
$15K
Impact Cubed
ASSIST INVESTORS IN MEASURING AND MANAGING THE IMPACT OF ANY PORTFOLIO IN TERMS OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
CA · TY 2022
$15K
Kpbs
SUPPORT MEDIA PROGRAMS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR SAN DIEGO RESIDENTS
CA · TY 2022
$10K
Leap to Suceess
EDUCATE AND EMPOWER WOMEN WHO ARE OVERCOMING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, HOMELESSNESS
CA · TY 2022
$10K
Temple Solel
SUPPORT JEWISH COMMUNITY
CA · TY 2022
$10K
Hillel of San Diego
MENTORS AND EDUCATORS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH VALUABLE TOOLS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO BE JEWISH LEADERS
CA · TY 2022
$10K
Community Resource Center
HELP CREATE PATHS TO HEALTHY FOOD, STABLE HOMES AND SAFE RELATIONSHIPS
CA · TY 2022
$10K
Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Sw
PROVIDES HEALTH CARE SERVICES, COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY PROGRAMS
CA · TY 2022
$10K
Temple Solel
SUPPORT JEWISH COMMUNITY
CA · TY 2022
$10K
Coastal Roots Farm
SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, FOOD JUSTICE, ANCIENT JEWISH WISDOM
CA · TY 2022
$10K
Temple Solel
SUPPORT JEWISH COMMUNITY
CA · TY 2022
$8K
B'nai Brith Camp
PROVIDES SAFE, NURTURING AND FUN EXPERIENCES THAT INSPIRE GROWTH AND ENDURING JEWISH IDENTITY
OR · TY 2022
$8K
Hands of Peace
SUPPORT YOUTH EDUCATION FOR MIDDLE EASTERN AND AMERICAN TEENAGERS
IL · TY 2022
$5K
LA Jolla Play House
PARTNER WITH TOP CREATIVES TO BRING STORIES THAT MATTER
CA · TY 2022
$5K
LA Jolla Play House
PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR A COMMUNITY OF ARTISTS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS AND ABILITIES
CA · TY 2022
$5K
Coastal Roots Farm
SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, FOOD JUSTICE, ANCIENT JEWISH WISDOM
CA · TY 2022
$5K
Coastal Roots Farm
SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, FOOD JUSTICE, ANCIENT JEWISH WISDOM
CA · TY 2022
$5K
Hebrew Free Loan of San Diego
PROVIDE ZERO-INTEREST LOANS TO SUPPORT THOSE FACING FINANCIAL CHALLENGES OR INVESTING IN THEIR LIFE DREAMS
CA · TY 2022
$5K
Hebrew Free Loan of San Diego
PROVIDE ZERO-INTEREST LOANS TO SUPPORT THOSE FACING FINANCIAL CHALLENGES OR INVESTING IN THEIR LIFE DREAMS
CA · TY 2022
$5K
Hillel of San Diego
MENTORS AND EDUCATORS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH VALUABLE TOOLS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO BE JEWISH LEADERS
CA · TY 2022
$5K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.