Improving the Quality of Life in Guilford County NC
Apply for a Grant Application Deadline: February 5, 2026
Apply for a Revolution Lodge Scholarship Application Deadline: 06/1/26

A Legacy of Giving

Improving the Quality of Life in Guilford County

The Tannenbaum-Sternberger Foundation is a private foundation that is committed to improving the quality of life for the people of Guilford County, North Carolina.

Born of the vision, foresight, and generosity of Sigmund Sternberger, the Foundation's goal is to fund projects that make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.

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Typical Grant Categories

EDUCATION
CULTURAL ARTS
HUMAN RELATIONS
HEALTH
HUMAN SERVICES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Special Notice

We will only be taking immediate need/emergency grant applications to review at our March 7, 2026 Board Meetng. The portal for those grant applications is now open and submission deadline is on Thursday, February 5, 2026.

The application portal for our summer meeting will open on February 9, 2026 and close on May 12, 2026. 

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Scholarships

Throughout its history the Tannenbaum-Sternberger Foundation has been a strong supporter of education and educational opportunity. The Foundation supports students through three scholarship programs: Revolution Lodge Scholarships, Sigmund Sternberger Scholarships, and Endowed Scholarships.