Manfred and Fern Steinfeld Family Foundation
The foundation is organized to foster, promote, support, develop, and maintain the broad, charitable, educational or religious purpose or functions as authorized by the charter of the jewish federation of metropolitan chicago and the by-laws of the foundation.
Manfred and Fern Steinfeld Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Manfred and Fern Steinfeld Family Foundation gave $334K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $67K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $334,000
- -44.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $66,800
- -55.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $1,264,563
- -23.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (40% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Manfred and Fern Steinfeld Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago ($100K). Together the top 5 received $334K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 11 (36%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $334K (2025) to $1.1M (2021). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $334K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Hadassah Foundation New York, NY | General Operating Support | $84,000 |
| Emory University Atlanta, GA | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta Atlanta, GA | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Jewish National Fund - Keren Kayemeth Leisrael Inc Rockville Centre, NY | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,264,563 | $72,713 | $339,286 | $334,000 | 5 | $64,685 |
| 2024 | $1,656,071 | $2,056,505 | $609,579 | $605,000 | 4 | $47,905 |
| 2023 | $84,100 | $589,851 | $554,228 | $550,555 | 1 | $8,217 |
| 2022 | $48,427 | $68 | $3,610 | — | — | $68 |
| 2021 | $582,474 | $1,076,254 | $1,084,766 | $1,081,110 | 1 | $1,254 |
| 2020 | $56,715 | $1,742 | $3,647 | — | — | $1,742 |
About Manfred and Fern Steinfeld Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Manfred and Fern Steinfeld Family Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $334K. Net investment income was $65K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Manfred and Fern Steinfeld Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 9 officers; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrea R. Yablon
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Steinfeld Cunniff
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Max Robert Schrayer II
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Steinfeld
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David S. Rosen
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Devir
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James A. Pinkston
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Tcath
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven B. Nasatir
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Fern Steinfeld (2020–2024) — President -
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Manfred and Fern Steinfeld Family Foundation
How much does Manfred and Fern Steinfeld Family Foundation give each year?
Manfred and Fern Steinfeld Family Foundation gave $334K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $605K across 4 grants.
What is Manfred and Fern Steinfeld Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Manfred and Fern Steinfeld Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $66,800, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Manfred and Fern Steinfeld Family Foundation give grants?
Manfred and Fern Steinfeld Family Foundation's top state is New York, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Georgia (30%) and Illinois (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
Does Manfred and Fern Steinfeld Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Manfred and Fern Steinfeld Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Manfred and Fern Steinfeld Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Manfred and Fern Steinfeld Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago ($100,000), Hadassah Foundation ($84,000) and Emory University ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Manfred and Fern Steinfeld Family Foundation?
Manfred and Fern Steinfeld Family Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $73K.
What is Manfred and Fern Steinfeld Family Foundation?
Manfred and Fern Steinfeld Family Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Manfred and Fern Steinfeld Family Foundation's EIN?
Manfred and Fern Steinfeld Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4244346. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 28, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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