Keith and Polly Steiner Family Foundation
The Keith and Polly Steiner Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Honolulu, Hawaii. It is a nonoperating foundation that makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations.
Keith and Polly Steiner Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Keith and Polly Steiner Family Foundation gave $105K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Hawaii. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $105,100
- -19.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,503
- -24.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,750
- Total assets
- $2,848,097
- +21.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (6 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Keith and Polly Steiner Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1164 Bishop Street Suite 905, Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: (808) 277-5821
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Keith and Polly Steiner Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Institute for Human Services ($18K). Together the top 10 received $67K.
Grant Size Distribution
145 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 145 grants of 145 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Hawaii. Other recipient states were Washington, D.C. (8%), California (6%), Washington (4%), and New York (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Keith and Polly Steiner Family Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 30 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $93K (2021) to $130K (2023). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $105K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Institute for Human Services Honolulu, HI | Charitable | $18,000 |
| The Pantry Honolulu, HI | Charitable | $14,000 |
| La Jolla Rotary Foundation La Jolla, CA | Charitable | $6,000 |
| The Salvation Army Honolulu, HI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Honolulu Theatre for Youth Honolulu, HI | Charitable | $4,100 |
| Hawaii Foodbank Honolulu, HI | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Seattle, WA | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Hawaii Meals on Wheels Honolulu, HI | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Anera Washington, DC | Charitable | $3,350 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,848,097 | $41,993 | $179,496 | $105,100 | 30 | $144,174 | $17,189 | $130,631 |
| 2023 | $2,346,339 | $224,792 | $206,160 | $129,950 | 28 | $174,285 | $138,369 | $108,057 |
| 2022 | $2,054,865 | $162,914 | $169,834 | $103,550 | 29 | $140,775 | $79,175 | $108,567 |
| 2021 | $2,579,002 | $119,741 | $162,776 | $93,000 | 26 | $133,570 | $57,720 | $117,254 |
| 2020 | $2,202,342 | $54,744 | $163,631 | $98,700 | 32 | — | $28,115 | $100,432 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Keith and Polly Steiner Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $131K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions address areas such as food assistance, housing, youth development, arts and education, and services for older adults and people with disabilities. For example, Hawaii Meals on Wheels says it helps Oahu’s elders and people with disabilities maintain independence at home through meals and personal interaction. Honolulu Theatre for Youth describes its work as producing professional theatre and drama education programs for young people, families, and educators in Hawaii.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 30 grants totaling $105,100. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $18,000, with a median of $2,750. Its largest awards included $18,000 to the Institute for Human Services and $14,000 to The Pantry, both in Honolulu. Other grants included $6,000 to La Jolla Rotary Foundation, $5,000 each to The Salvation Army in Honolulu and the American Red Cross in Washington, D.C., and $4,100 to Honolulu Theatre for Youth.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jonathan H. Steiner as president, treasurer, and secretary; K. James Steiner Jr. as vice president and director; and Susan M. Stevens, Kelly Steiner, Jeri Steiner, and David Weston as directors.
Keith and Polly Steiner Family Foundation is led by Jonathan H. Steiner, President, Treasurer & Secretary on every filing since 2020; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jonathan H. Steiner
President, Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
3.8 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $30K (2024)
David Weston
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeri Steiner
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Steiner
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan M. Stevens
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
K. James Steiner Jr.
V.p. & Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Keith J. Steiner Jr. (2020) — V.p. & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $30K, to Jonathan H Steiner (President/Treasurer/Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Keith and Polly Steiner Family Foundation
How much does Keith and Polly Steiner Family Foundation give each year?
Keith and Polly Steiner Family Foundation gave $105K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $130K across 28 grants.
What is Keith and Polly Steiner Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Keith and Polly Steiner Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,750, and its average grant was $3,503, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Keith and Polly Steiner Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Keith and Polly Steiner Family Foundation give grants?
Keith and Polly Steiner Family Foundation gives mostly in Hawaii: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (8%) and California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (20 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and EWA Beach, HI (2 grants).
Does Keith and Polly Steiner Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on Keith and Polly Steiner Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (30 grants).
Who are Keith and Polly Steiner Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Keith and Polly Steiner Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Institute for Human Services ($18,000), The Pantry ($14,000) and La Jolla Rotary Foundation ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Keith and Polly Steiner Family Foundation?
Keith and Polly Steiner Family Foundation reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $144K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $131K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Keith and Polly Steiner Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions address areas such as food assistance, housing, youth development, arts and education, and services for older adults and people with disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Keith and Polly Steiner Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Keith and Polly Steiner Family Foundation's EIN?
Keith and Polly Steiner Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0647371. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Keith and Polly Steiner Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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