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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 33-0706564

Stern Leichter Foundation

A private foundation in Encinitas, CA. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 19 grants and $511,500 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It still lists the details below.

Contact
Michael D Berlin
441 Saxony Road
Encinitas, CA 92024
(619) 980-5500
Form and materials
None
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
None

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $511,500

    Grants listed
    19
    Assets, end of year
    $3,476,110

  • Tax year 2024

    $203,000

    Grants listed
    13
    Assets, end of year
    $3,631,304

  • Tax year 2023

    $413,800

    Grants listed
    28
    Assets, end of year
    $3,679,726

  • Tax year 2022

    $248,000

    Grants listed
    28
    Assets, end of year
    $3,865,466

  • Tax year 2021

    $504,300

    Grants listed
    42
    Assets, end of year
    $4,059,010

  • Tax year 2020

    $249,500

    Grants listed
    22
    Assets, end of year
    $4,536,964

  • Tax year 2019

    $215,667

    Grants listed
    7
    Assets, end of year
    $4,724,569

  • Tax year 2018

    $207,900

    Grants listed
    9
    Assets, end of year
    $4,364,336

Grants paid in 2025

19 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Coastal Roots FarmEncinitas, CA

    Sustainable agriculture, food justice, ancient jewish wisdom

    $80,000
  2. Hillel of San DiegoSan Diego, CA

    Mentors and educators to provide students with valuable toolds and opportunities to be jewiish leaders

    $60,000
  3. Interfaith Community ServicesCarlsbad, CA

    Empowers people in need to stabilize and improve their lives through programs with faith communities

    $50,000
  4. La Jolla PlayhouseLa Jolla, CA

    Provide opportunities for a community of artists of all backgrounds and abilities

    $45,000
  5. KPBSSan Diego, CA

    Support media programs and educational programming for san diego residents

    $35,000
  6. Community Resource CenterEncinitas, CA

    Help bridge the gap between researchers and communities

    $30,000
  7. North Coast Rep TheaterSolana Beach, CA

    Create a platform where artisits and audiences thrive through the intimacy of live theatre

    $30,000
  8. Diabetes Research CenterDel Mar, CA

    Diabetes research

    $25,000
  9. MazonLos Angeles, CA

    National organization fighting to end hunger among people of all faiths and backgrounds in the us and israel

    $25,000
  10. San Diego Jewish Community CenterLa Jolla, CA

    JCC programs

    $25,000
  11. Seacrest FoundationEncinitas, CA

    Supports senior housing and healthcare

    $25,000
  12. Oncology for KidsSan Diego, CA

    Camp for kids with cancer

    $20,000
  13. Kitchens for GoodSan Diego, CA

    Provide technical and life skills for individuals to find meaningful careers in hospitality industry

    $15,000
  14. American Friends of Peace of MindNew York, NY

    Support israel psychotrauma and idf veterans

    $10,000
  15. Doors of ChangeCardiff, CA

    Help homeless youth of san diego county get access to living supplies and safe housing

    $10,000
  16. Rails to TrailsWashington, DC

    Advocate for funding of trials and active transportation inspiring people to make trails part of their lives

    $10,000
  17. Magdalena Ecke Family YMCAEncinitas, CA

    To put christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all

    $7,500
  18. Pro Kids First TeeSan Diego, CA

    Challenge underserved youth to excel in life by promoting character development, life skills, and values

    $7,500
  19. Litvak Dance StudioEncinitas, CA

    Crafting an artistic experience that engages and challenges diverse audiences

    $1,500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services1 grant $30,00046% of the total
  2. Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $25,00038% of the total
  3. Housing and shelter1 grant $10,00015% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California17 grants $491,500
  2. District of Columbia1 grant $10,000
  3. New York1 grant $10,000

Officers, directors and trustees

1 person as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Michael D BerlinPRESIDENT/DIRECTOR Hours 5Pay $7,500

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