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Sternberg Charitable Foundation

  • Memphis, TN
  • Tax-exempt since June 2009
  • EIN: 26-3787429

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Private Grantmaking Foundations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$55.3k (2024)

Expenses
$91.4k (2024)

Total Assets
$1.77M (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$55,278
Expenses
$91,401
Net Income
-$36,123
Net Assets
$1,765,887
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $55,278
100%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $89,401
97.8%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,765,887
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,765,887
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Laura Sternberg (Trustee) $0 $0
Per Arne Nystrom (Trustee) $0 $0
Ellen Rebecca Nystrom (Trustee) $0 $0
Michael K Wages (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 17, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$50,104
Expenses
$84,249
Net Income
-$34,145
Net Assets
$1,814,842
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $50,104
100%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $84,249
100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,814,842
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,814,842
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Laura Sternberg (Trustee) $0 $0
Per Arne Nystrom (Trustee) $0 $0
Ellen Rebecca Nystrom (Trustee) $0 $0
Michael K Wages (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 15, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$36,143
Expenses
$77,676
Net Income
-$41,533
Net Assets
$1,647,979
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $36,143
100%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $76,676
98.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,647,979
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,647,979
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Laura Sternberg (Trustee) $0 $0
Per Arne Nystrom (Trustee) $0 $0
Ellen Rebecca Nystrom (Trustee) $0 $0
Michael K Wages (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 3, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$32,377
Expenses
$82,900
Net Income
-$50,523
Net Assets
$1,657,799
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $32,377
100%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $82,400
99.4%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,660,699
Total Liabilities $2,900
Net Assets $1,657,799
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Laura Sternberg (Trustee) $0 $0
Per Arne Nystrom (Trustee) $0 $0
Ellen Rebecca Nystrom (Trustee) $0 $0
Michael K Wages (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 15, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$29,846
Expenses
$71,453
Net Income
-$41,607
Net Assets
$1,436,587
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $29,846
100%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $71,453
100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,439,387
Total Liabilities $2,800
Net Assets $1,436,587
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Laura Sternberg (Trustee) $0 $0
Per Arne Nystrom (Trustee) $0 $0
Ellen Rebecca Nystrom (Trustee) $0 $0
Michael K Wages (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Oct. 1, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$28,254
Expenses
$66,716
Net Income
-$38,462
Net Assets
$1,303,342
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $28,254
100%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $66,451
99.6%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,306,042
Total Liabilities $2,700
Net Assets $1,303,342
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Laura Sternberg (Trustee) $0 $0
Per Arne Nystrom (Trustee) $0 $0
Ellen Rebecca Nystrom (Trustee) $0 $0
Michael K Wages (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on July 14, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$27,314
Expenses
$51,846
Net Income
-$24,532
Net Assets
$1,052,984
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $27,314
100%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $51,844
100.0%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,055,684
Total Liabilities $2,700
Net Assets $1,052,984
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Laura Sternberg (Trustee) $0 $0
Per Arne Nystrom (Trustee) $0 $0
Ellen Rebecca Nystrom (Trustee) $0 $0
Michael K Wages (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 15, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$22,947
Expenses
$58,025
Net Income
-$35,078
Net Assets
$1,167,689
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $22,947
100%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $57,923
99.8%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,170,389
Total Liabilities $2,700
Net Assets $1,167,689
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Laura Sternberg (Trustee) $0 $0
Per Arne Nystrom (Trustee) $0 $0
Ellen Rebecca Nystrom (Trustee) $0 $0
Michael K Wages (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 14, 2018

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$22,671
Expenses
$51,098
Net Income
-$28,427
Net Assets
$1,086,329
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $22,646
99.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $25
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $48,355
94.6%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,089,929
Total Liabilities $3,600
Net Assets $1,086,329
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Laura Sternberg (Trustee) $0 $0
Per Arne Nystrom (Trustee) $0 $0
Ellen Rebecca Nystrom (Trustee) $0 $0
Michael K Wages (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 15, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$65,929
Expenses
$36,619
Net Income
$29,310
Net Assets
$950,605
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $20,438
31.0%
Sales of Assets $45,491
69.0%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $36,927
> 100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $954,105
Total Liabilities $3,500
Net Assets $950,605
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Laura Sternberg (Trustee) $0 $0
Per Arne Nystrom (Trustee) $0 $0
Ellen Rebecca Nystrom (Trustee) $0 $0
Michael K Wages (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Aug. 10, 2016

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$16,746
Expenses
$46,180
Net Income
-$29,434
Net Assets
$787,016
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $16,746
100%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $44,989
97.4%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $790,991
Total Liabilities $3,975
Net Assets $787,016
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Laura Sternberg (Trustee) $0 $0
Per Arne Nystrom (Trustee) $0 $0
Ellen Rebecca Nystrom (Trustee) $0 $0
Michael K Wages (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 15, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$4,061
Expenses
$16,061
Net Income
-$12,000
Net Assets
$620,210
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $4,061
100%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $14,236
88.6%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $623,035
Total Liabilities $2,825
Net Assets $620,210
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Laura Sternberg (Trustee) $0 $0
Per Arne Nystrom (Trustee) $0 $0
Ellen Rebecca Nystrom (Trustee) $0 $0
Michael K Wages (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Aug. 15, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1
Expenses
$1,150
Net Income
-$1,149
Net Assets
$16,656
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $1
100%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $0
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $17,656
Total Liabilities $1,000
Net Assets $16,656

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$5
Expenses
$3,150
Net Income
-$3,145
Net Assets
$17,805
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $5
100%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $2,000
63.5%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $18,805
Total Liabilities $1,000
Net Assets $17,805

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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