Stern Leichter Foundation
EIN 330706564Total Given 2016–2024
$2.1M
151 grants · $230K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$10K
typical small grants · $5K–$12K
grant size
34%
supporter · 23/68 multi-year
repeat
$6.6M
Assets (2024)
68
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
MICHAEL D BERLIN
Phone
(858) 750-4200
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
NONE
Restrictions
NONE
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $146K | $4.7M | $1.3M | 5 |
| 2017 | $97K | $5.1M | $360K | 4 |
| 2018 | $208K | $6.0M | $1.7M | 9 |
| 2019 | N/A | $7.0M | $670K | N/A |
| 2020 | $250K | $7.0M | $137K | 22 |
| 2021 | $504K | $7.6M | $93K | 42 |
| 2022 | $248K | $6.0M | $121K | 28 |
| 2023 | $414K | $6.1M | $284K | 28 |
| 2024 | $203K | $6.6M | $215K | 13 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 151 grants on record
Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$10K
Average
$14K
75th Pctl
$12K
Maximum
$105K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
MB
Michael D Berlin
President/Director
Leadership
MB
Michael D Berlin
President/Director
Leadership
CB
Carolyn C Berlin
Secretary
Leadership
MB
Michael D Berlin
President/Director
Leadership
MB
Michael D Berlin
President/Director
Leadership
MB
Michael D Berlin
President/Director
Leadership
MB
Michael D Berlin
President/Director
Leadership
MB
Michael D Berlin
President/Director
Leadership
MB
Michael D Berlin
President/Director
Leadership
SC
Stephen J Cohen
President/Director
Leadership
MB
Michael D Berlin
Director/Vice President/Secreta
Leadership
Grants Awarded (151 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Solel | Cardiff, CA | $105,000 | SUPPORT JEWISH COMMUNITY | 2021 |
| Jewish Federation of San Diego | San Diego, CA | $100,000 | BROADEN AND DEEPEN ENGAGEMENT IN JEWISH LIFE TO STRENGTHEN JEWISH IDENTITY, FOSTER DYNAMIC CONNECTIONS WITH ISRAEL,... | 2023 |
| Temple Sol El | Cardiff, CA | $100,000 | SUPPORTS JEWISH COMMUNITYSUPPORTS JEWISH COMMUNITY | 2018 |
| Impact Cubed | Encinitas, CA | $60,000 | ASSIST INVESTORS IN MEASURING AND MANAGING THE IMPACT OF ANY PORTFOLIO IN TERMS OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT | 2023 |
| Temple Solel | Cardiff, CA | $50,000 | SUPPORT JEWISH COMMUNITY | 2020 |
| Temple Solel | Cardiff, CA | $50,000 | SUPPORT JEWISH COMMUNITY | 2021 |
| Impact Cubed | San Diego, CA | $50,000 | ASSIST INVESTORS IN MEASURING AND MANAGING THE IMPACT OF ANY PORTFOLIO IN TERMS OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT | 2022 |
| Hillel of San Diego | San Diego, CA | $50,000 | MENTORS AND EDUCATORS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH VALUABLE TOOLS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO BE JEWISH LEADERS | 2023 |
| Hillel of San Diego | San Diego, CA | $50,000 | MENTORS AND EDUCATORS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH VALUABLE TOOLDS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO BE JEWIISH LEADERS | 2024 |
| Coastal Roots Farm | Encinitas, CA | $50,000 | SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, FOOD JUSTICE, ANCIENT JEWISH WISDOM | 2024 |
| The Seany Foundation | San Diego, CA | $50,000 | PROGRAMS FOR PARENTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS OF CHILDREN DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER | 2016 |
| Jewish Family Services | San Diego, CA | $50,000 | SUPPORT JEWISH COMMUNITY SUPPSUPPORT JEWISH YOUTH IN EDUCATION | 2016 |
| Hands of Peace | Glenview, IL | $40,000 | SUPPORT YOUTH EDUCATION FOR MIDDLE EASTERN AND AMERICAN TEENAGERS | 2017 |
| Century Club of San Diego | La Jolla, CA | $40,000 | SUPPORT COMMUNITY AND LOCAL YOUTH PROGRAMS | 2017 |
| Hands of Peace | Glenview, IL | $35,000 | SUPPORT YOUTH EDUCATION FOR MIDDLE EASTERN AND AMERICAN TEENAGERS | 2018 |
| Adl San Diego | San Diego, CA | $25,000 | FIGHTING DISCRIMINATION | 2020 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | $25,000 | USE FOOD TO EMPOWER COMMUNITIES AND STRENGTHEN ECONOMIES | 2020 |
| Adl San Diego | San Diego, CA | $25,000 | FIGHTING DISCRIMINATION | 2021 |
| San Diego Food Bank | Vista, CA | $25,000 | HUNGER RELIEF FOR SAN DIEGO COUNTY | 2021 |
| Coastal Roots Farm | Encinitas, CA | $25,000 | SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, FOOD JUSTICE, ANCIENT JEWISH WISDOM | 2023 |
| Temple Solel | Cardiff, CA | $25,000 | SUPPORT JEWISH COMMUNITY | 2023 |
| La Jolla Playhouse | La Jolla, CA | $25,000 | PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR A COMMUNITY OF ARTISTS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS AND ABILITIES | 2024 |
| Hands of Peace | Glenview, IL | $25,000 | SUPPORT YOUTH EDUCATION FOR MIDDLE EASTERN AND AMERICAN TEENAGERS | 2016 |
| Helping Hands Senior Foundation | La Jolla, CA | $25,000 | SUPPORT HOUSING AND PROGRAMS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS | 2018 |
| Kitchens for Good | San Diego, CA | $20,000 | USES FOOD TO TRANSFORM AND NOURISH COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING PEOPLE WITH SKILLS AND SUPPORT TO LAUNCH MEANINGFUL CAREERS | 2020 |