Stern Leichter Foundation
Private foundation · Encinitas, CA · EIN 33-0706564 · reported 2023–2025
60grants reported
$10Kmedian award
$5,000lower quartile
$1,000smallest grant
$1.1Mtotal paid
6states reached
3years giving
This foundation funds faith-based organizations. 3 of its 60 reported grants went to churches, ministries or other religious organizations, $175K in total. That is what it paid, not what it says in a policy.
Gives every year. This foundation reported grants in 2023, 2024, 2025. A funder that shows up year after year is worth a letter even if this year is a no.
Where to write
441 Saxony RD
Encinitas, CA 92024-2725
Address as registered with the IRS. Most foundations this size have no website and no application form, which is not a dead end: a short letter to this address is the whole process, and almost nobody sends one.
Who they funded
| Recipient and stated purpose | Where | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of San Diego BROADEN AND DEEPEN ENGAGEMENT IN JEWISH LIFE TO STRENGTHEN JEWISH IDENTITY, FOSTER DYNAMIC CONNECTIO | San Diego, CA | $100,000 |
| Coastal Roots Farm SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, FOOD JUSTICE, ANCIENT JEWISH WISDOM | Encinitas, CA | $80,000 |
| Hillel of San Diego MENTORS AND EDUCATORS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH VALUABLE TOOLDS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO BE JEWIISH LEADE | San Diego, CA | $60,000 |
| Impact Cubed ASSIST INVESTORS IN MEASURING AND MANAGING THE IMPACT OF ANY PORTFOLIO IN TERMS OF SUSTAINABLE DEVEL | Encinitas, CA | $60,000 |
| Interfaith Community Services EMPOWERS PEOPLE IN NEED TO STABILIZE AND IMPROVE THEIR LIVES THROUGH PROGRAMS WITH FAITH COMMUNITIES | Carlsbad, CA | $50,000 |
| Hillel of San Diego MENTORS AND EDUCATORS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH VALUABLE TOOLS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO BE JEWISH LEADERS | San Diego, CA | $50,000 |
| Hillel of San Diego MENTORS AND EDUCATORS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH VALUABLE TOOLDS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO BE JEWIISH LEADE | San Diego, CA | $50,000 |
| Coastal Roots Farm SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, FOOD JUSTICE, ANCIENT JEWISH WISDOM | Encinitas, CA | $50,000 |
| LA Jolla Playhouse PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR A COMMUNITY OF ARTISTS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS AND ABILITIES | LA Jolla, CA | $45,000 |
| Kpbs SUPPORT MEDIA PROGRAMS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR SAN DIEGO RESIDENTS | San Diego, CA | $35,000 |
| Community Resource Center HELP BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN RESEARCHERS AND COMMUNITIES | Encinitas, CA | $30,000 |
| North Coast Rep Theater CREATE A PLATFORM WHERE ARTISITS AND AUDIENCES THRIVE THROUGH THE INTIMACY OF LIVE THEATRE | Solana Beach, CA | $30,000 |
| Diabetes Research Center DIABETES RESEARCH | Del Mar, CA | $25,000 |
| Mazon NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FIGHTING TO END HUNGER AMONG PEOPLE OF ALL FAITHS AND BACKGROUNDS IN THE US AN | Los Angeles, CA | $25,000 |
| San Diego Jewish Community Center JCC PROGRAMS | LA Jolla, CA | $25,000 |
| Seacrest Foundation SUPPORTS SENIOR HOUSING AND HEALTHCARE | Encinitas, CA | $25,000 |
| Coastal Roots Farm SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, FOOD JUSTICE, ANCIENT JEWISH WISDOM | Encinitas, CA | $25,000 |
| Temple Solel SUPPORT JEWISH COMMUNITY | Cardiff, CA | $25,000 |
| LA Jolla Playhouse PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR A COMMUNITY OF ARTISTS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS AND ABILITIES | LA Jolla, CA | $25,000 |
| Oncology for Kids CAMP FOR KIDS WITH CANCER | San Diego, CA | $20,000 |
| Community Resource Center HELP CREATE PATHS TO HEALTHY FOOD, STABLE HOMES AND SAFE RELATIONSHIPS | Encinitas, CA | $20,000 |
| Kitchens for Good PROVIDE TECHNICAL AND LIFE SKILLS FOR INDIVIDUALS TO FIND MEANINGFUL CAREERS IN HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY | San Diego, CA | $15,000 |
| Temple Solel SUPPORT JEWISH COMMUNITY | Cardiff, CA | $15,000 |
| American Friends of Peace of Mind SUPPORT ISRAEL PSYCHOTRAUMA AND IDF VETERANS | New York, NY | $10,000 |
| Doors of Change HELP HOMELESS YOUTH OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY GET ACCESS TO LIVING SUPPLIES AND SAFE HOUSING | Cardiff, CA | $10,000 |
| Rails to Trails ADVOCATE FOR FUNDING OF TRIALS AND ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION INSPIRING PEOPLE TO MAKE TRAILS PART OF THE | Washington, DC | $10,000 |
| Hawaii Community FD INSPIRE GENEROSITY, ADVOCATE FOR EQUITY, FORGE CONNECTIONS AND INVEST IN COMMUNITY | Honolulu, HI | $10,000 |
| Hebrew Free Loan of San Diego PROVIDE ZERO-INTEREST LOANS TO SUPPORT THOSE FACING FINANCIAL CHALLENGES OR INVESTING IN THEIR LIFE | LA Jolla, CA | $10,000 |
| Hillel of San Diego MENTORS AND EDUCATORS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH VALUABLE TOOLS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO BE JEWISH LEADERS | San Diego, CA | $10,000 |
| Hillel of San Diego MENTORS AND EDUCATORS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH VALUABLE TOOLS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO BE JEWISH LEADERS | San Diego, CA | $10,000 |
| LA Jolla Play House PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR A COMMUNITY OF ARTISTS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS AND ABILITIES | LA Jolla, CA | $10,000 |
| Mazon FIGHTING TO END HUNGER AMONG PEOPLE OF ALL FAITHS AND BACKGROUNDS IN THE UNITED STATES AND ISRAEL | Sherman Oaks, CA | $10,000 |
| New Haven Youth and Family Services RESTORE HOPE AND DIGNITY TO TROUBLED YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES | Vista, CA | $10,000 |
| Pro Kids First Tee CHALLENGE UNDERSERVED YOUTH TO EXCEL IN LIFE BY PROMOTING CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, LIFE SKILLS, AND VA | San Diego, CA | $10,000 |
| Kpbs SUPPORT MEDIA PROGRAMS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR SAN DIEGO RESIDENTS | San Diego, CA | $10,000 |
| Pro Kids First Tee CHALLENGE UNDERSERVED YOUTH TO EXCEL IN LIFE BY PROMOTING CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, LIFE SKILLS, AND VA | San Diego, CA | $10,000 |
| North Coast Rep Theater CREATE A PLATFORM WHERE ARTISITS AND AUDIENCES THRIVE THROUGH THE INTIMACY OF LIVE THEATRE | Solana Beach, CA | $10,000 |
| Oncology for Kids CAMP FOR KIDS WITH CANCER | San Diego, CA | $10,000 |
| Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY | Encinitas, CA | $7,500 |
| Pro Kids First Tee CHALLENGE UNDERSERVED YOUTH TO EXCEL IN LIFE BY PROMOTING CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, LIFE SKILLS, AND VA | San Diego, CA | $7,500 |
| B'nai Brith Camp PROVIDES SAFE, NURTURING AND FUN EXPERIENCES THAT INSPIRE GROWTH AND ENDURING JEWISH IDENTITY | Portland, OR | $6,000 |
| Coastal Roots Farm SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, FOOD JUSTICE, ANCIENT JEWISH WISDOM | Encinitas, CA | $5,000 |
| Hands of Peace SUPPORT YOUTH EDUCATION FOR MIDDLE EASTERN AND AMERICAN TEENAGERS | Glenview, IL | $5,000 |
| Kpbs SUPPORT MEDIA PROGRAMS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR SAN DIEGO RESIDENTS | San Diego, CA | $5,000 |
| LA Jolla Play House PARTNER WITH TOP CREATIVES TO BRING STORIES THAT MATTER | LA Jolla, CA | $5,000 |
| LA Jolla Play House PARTNER WITH TOP CREATIVES TO BRING STORIES THAT MATTER | LA Jolla, CA | $5,000 |
| North Coast Rep Theatre CREATE A PLATFORM WHERE ARTISTS AND AUDIENCES THRIVE THROUGH THE INTIMACY OF LIVE THEATRE, RECOGNIZI | Solana Beach, CA | $5,000 |
| North Coast Rep Theatre CREATE A PLATFORM WHERE ARTISTS AND AUDIENCES THRIVE THROUGH THE INTIMACY OF LIVE THEATRE, RECOGNIZI | Solana Beach, CA | $5,000 |
| Rails to Trails Conservancy PRESERVE UNUSED RAIL CORRIDORS BY TRANSFORMING THEM INTO RAIL TRAILS WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AME | Washington, DC | $5,000 |
| Northwestern Hillel CAMPUS HILLEL FOR JEWISH STUDENTS | Evanston, IL | $5,000 |
| New Haven Youth and Family Services RESTORE HOPE AND DIGNITY TO TROUBLED YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES | Vista, CA | $5,000 |
| Foundation for the Children of the Californias CHILDREN'S HEALTH AND NUTRITION FOR IMPOVERISHED YOUTH | San Diego, CA | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Camp Bob Waldorf CAMP FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUTH | Los Angeles, CA | $5,000 |
| Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY | Encinitas, CA | $3,000 |
| Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY | Encinitas, CA | $2,500 |
| Temple Beth Israel SUPPORT JEWISH COMMUNITY | San Diego, CA | $1,800 |
| Litvak Dance Studio CRAFTING AN ARTISTIC EXPERIENCE THAT ENGAGES AND CHALLENGES DIVERSE AUDIENCES | Encinitas, CA | $1,500 |
| Encinitas Ballet Academy CREATING AND PERFORMING THE BEST IN CLASSIC BALLET | Encinitas, CA | $1,500 |
| Girl Scouts of America EMPOWERING GIRL'S JOURNEY AS SHE STRIVES TO LEAD, THRIVE, AND MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLAC | New York, NY | $1,000 |
| Litvak Dance Studio CRAFTING AN ARTISTIC EXPERIENCE THAT BOTH ENGAGES AND CHALLENGES DIVERSE AUDIENCES | Encinitas, CA | $1,000 |
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