Julius L & Libbie B Steinsapir Fdn

HARRISBURG, PA EIN: 25-6104248

The Julius L & Libbie B Steinsapir Family Foundation is a private trust-based foundation established in 1968 and headquartered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with a focus on philanthropic grantmaking to qualified nonprofit organizations.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.9M

+2.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$82K

-7.3% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$1K

-7.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Julius L & Libbie B Steinsapir Fdn reported a distributable amount of $128K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's grantmaking priorities include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
COVID-19 relief and disaster preparedness
Jewish nonprofit support

Grantmaking

Average Grant

$1,000–$2,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily supports organizations in:

Pennsylvania (primary focus)
Maryland
Michigan
District of Columbia

These three states account for approximately 73% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states total.

Grant Distribution by State

Pennsylvania $273K (73%)

Maryland $46K (12%)

New York $18K (5%)

Michigan $15K (4%)

Massachusetts $7K (2%)

Illinois $5K (1%)

District of Columbia $4K (1%)

California $3K (1%)

+7 more states

States

California District of Columbia Illinois Massachusetts Maryland Michigan New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania Pw Texas Virginia West Virginia

Cities

AgawamAllison ParkBaltimoreBerkleyBloomfield TwpBrightonBrooklynCarnegieChicagoDallasErieFredericksburgGlendaleHagerstownHarrisburgHomesteadLakewoodMckeesportMerrifieldMonroeville

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Most Recent (Fiscal Year Ending January 2025):

Total Assets: $1,868,828
Revenue: $179,409
Expenses: $139,438
Net Income: $39,971
Total Liabilities: $0

Historical Context:

Annual Income: $571,000 (reported)
Tax-exempt status granted: October 1968
EIN: 25-6104248

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$1,868,828	$1,829,027	$1,836,742
Revenue	$179,409	$133,066	$109,773
Expenses	$139,438	$142,389	$160,019
Qualifying Distributions	$111,850	$118,690	$132,450
Net Investment Income	$153,366	$105,660	$85,212
Distributable Amount	$128,211	$115,105	$114,896

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

250 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Yeshiva Achei Tmimin School ($17,500), Doctors Without Borders ($10,000), Jewish Association on Aging ($5,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ALEPH INSTITUTE PITTSBURGH, PA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$3,500
ALLEY CAT ALLIES WASHINGTON, DC	GENERAL SUPPORT	$250
HUMANE ANIMAL RESCUE PITTSBURGH, PA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$750
ANTI DEFAMATION LEAGUE NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$1,000
B'NAI EMUNAH OF CHABAD PITTSBURGH, PA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$50
CARRIAGE HOUSE CHILDREN'S CENTER PITTSBURGH, PA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$1,500
CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF THE SOUTH HILLS PITTSBURGH, PA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$50
DELTA RESCUE GLENDALE, PA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$250
DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE WASHINGTON, DC	GENERAL SUPPORT	$150
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS HAGERSTOWN, MD	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Principal Officer: PNC Bank NA
Governed by 3 officers and trustees

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ALBERTA SHAPIRA	CO-TRUSTEE	2	$10,000
HAROLD ASH	CO-TRUSTEE	2	$10,000
MARTIN A MALLIT	CO-TRUSTEE	2	$10,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Julius L & Libbie B Steinsapir Fdn fund?

The foundation's grantmaking priorities include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • COVID-19 relief and disaster preparedness • Jewish nonprofit support

How do I apply for a grant from Julius L & Libbie B Steinsapir Fdn?

**Grant Characteristics:** • Smallest grant: $100 • Median grant: $500 • Average grant: $1,000–$2,000 • Largest grant: $16,000–$20,000 • Historical range: $50–$20,000 **Recent Activity:** • Made 234 grants totaling $359,000 (based on available records) • Supported 67 unique organizations • Annual giving grew from $71,000 in 2021 to $205,000 in 2023 • Most recent fiscal year (ending January 2025): $81,850 in total giving **Application Process:** • No application form required • All recipients mu…

Where does Julius L & Libbie B Steinsapir Fdn make grants?

The foundation primarily supports organizations in: • Pennsylvania (primary focus) • Maryland • Michigan • District of Columbia These three states account for approximately 73% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states total.

What size grants does Julius L & Libbie B Steinsapir Fdn award?

In 2025, Julius L & Libbie B Steinsapir Fdn awarded 64 grants totaling $82K — an average of about $1K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Julius L & Libbie B Steinsapir Fdn required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Julius L & Libbie B Steinsapir Fdn reported a distributable amount of $128K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Julius L & Libbie B Steinsapir Fdn's EIN?

Julius L & Libbie B Steinsapir Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6104248. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.