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Private Foundation
STERN LEICHTER FOUNDATION
STERN LEICHTER FOUNDATION is a private foundation categorized as Private Foundation based in ENCINITAS, CA. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $421K, expenses of $576K, total assets of $3.5M. Imperigo tracks 172 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $2.7M.
EIN: 330706564
ENCINITAS, CA
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations N.E.C.
NTEE: T99
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$421K
Total Expenses$576K
Total Assets$3.5M
Grants Given172
Grant Total$2.7M
Filing Years2021–2025
Sample Grants Given
COASTAL ROOTS FARM
SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, FOOD JUSTICE, ANCIENT JEWISH WISDOM
$80,000
HILLEL OF SAN DIEGO
MENTORS AND EDUCATORS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH VALUABLE TOOLDS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO BE JEWIISH LEADERS
$60,000
INTERFAITH COMMUNITY SERVICES
EMPOWERS PEOPLE IN NEED TO STABILIZE AND IMPROVE THEIR LIVES THROUGH PROGRAMS WITH FAITH COMMUNITIES
$50,000
LA JOLLA PLAYHOUSE
PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR A COMMUNITY OF ARTISTS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS AND ABILITIES
$45,000
KPBS
SUPPORT MEDIA PROGRAMS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR SAN DIEGO RESIDENTS
$35,000
Showing up to 5 of 172 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
Michael D Berlin
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $421K | $576K | $3.5M |
| 2024 | $215K | $263K | $3.6M |
| 2023 | $284K | $470K | $3.7M |
| 2022 | $121K | $313K | $3.9M |
| 2021 | $93K | $572K | $4.1M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $93K to $421K (+353%), with total assets most recently reported at $3.5M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in CA, DC, HI, IL, MA, MD, and 3 other states.
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