Quick Summary
Name: Sterling-Turner Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $1,315,000 (2023) |
| Grant Range | $5,000 - $50,000 |
| Average Grant | $15,000 |
| Application Method | Fixed Deadline |
Contact Details
- Website: www.sterlingturnerfoundation.org
- Phone: 713-237-1117
- Address: 5850 San Felipe Suite 125, Houston, TX 77057 (or 800 Bering Dr Ste 202, Houston, TX 77057-2264)
Geographic Focus
Restricted to five Texas counties only:
- Harris County
- Fort Bend County
- Travis County
- Kerr County
- Tom Green County
Funding Priorities
- Secondary and higher education
- Social services and youth programs
- Urban and community development
- Civic and urban affairs
- Fine and performing arts
- Services for aging, homeless, handicapped, and minority populations
- Hospitals, hospices, and health services
- AIDS research
- Libraries
- Programs for women and children
- Conservation programs
- Church support and religious programs (Catholic, Jewish, and Protestant)
What They Don't Fund
- Organizations outside the five designated Texas counties
- Individuals
- Organizations that are not 501(c)(3) or qualifying government agencies
Application Method
Fixed Deadline Process:
- Applications accepted from August through February 15th at 5pm
- Next deadline: February 15, 2026
- Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications (invitation/trustee discretion basis)
- All fiscal management and services must be conducted within the five designated Texas counties
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