Meyer & Jean Steinberg Family
The Meyer & Jean Steinberg Family Foundation is a family foundation established in 1965 in New York. Based in New York City, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations with a primary focus on the New York metro area and select organizations in Nantucket, Massachusetts.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.0M
-18.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$311K
+37.2% YoY
Grant Count
27
+17.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
+16.9% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Meyer & Jean Steinberg Family reported a distributable amount of $57K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's funding interests include:
- Human services
- Environment
- Health, including hospitals
- Education
- Children and youth
- Jewish organizations
- Arts and culture
Grantmaking
The foundation does not appear to have published specific grant size ranges or formal application deadlines in available sources.
Grant Range
ranges or formal application deadlines in available sources.
Review Cycle
in available sources.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations in New York, with emphasis on the New York City metropolitan area. A limited number of nonprofit organizations located in Nantucket, Massachusetts are also funded.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- EIN: 13-6199973
- Address: 295 Madison Avenue, Suite 715, New York, NY 10017
- Phone: (212) 824-1100
- Total Assets: $1,277,791
- Annual Giving: $226,575
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,038,589 | $1,277,791 | $1,377,317 |
| Revenue | $19,619 | $25,015 | $17,317 |
| Expenses | $323,573 | $237,746 | $265,579 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $310,815 | $226,575 | $253,435 |
| Net Investment Income | $10,583 | $13,844 | $5,173 |
| Distributable Amount | $56,894 | $65,190 | $78,063 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
132 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Henry & Allison Mccance Center Brain Health Mass General Hospital ($100,000), Friends of Israel Defence Forces ($50,000), Central Synagogue ($35,400).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AAN WASHINGTON, DC | CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | $1,000 |
| CAMERA BOSTON, MA | CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | $5,000 |
| CARY INSTITUTE OF ECOSYSTEM STUDIES MILLBROOK, NY | CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | $5,000 |
| CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE NEW YORK, NY | CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | $35,400 |
| COMMENTARY INC NEW YORK, NY | CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | $2,500 |
| CONGREGATION SHIRAT HAYAM NANTUCKET, MA | CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | $1,600 |
| DRAYTON HALL PRESERVATION TRUST CHARLESTON, SC | CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | $4,800 |
| ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNITY FUNF FKA ACTORS FUND NEW YORK, DC | CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | $2,500 |
| FOUNDATION FOR WOMENS WELLNESS NEW YORK, NY | CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | $1,000 |
| FRIENDS OF ISRAEL DEFENCE FORCES NEW YORK, NY | CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Susan Green - President (2 hours per week)
- Justin Green - Treasurer (1 hour per week)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN GREEN | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| JUSTIN GREEN | TREASURER | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Meyer & Jean Steinberg Family fund?
The foundation's funding interests include: • Human services • Environment • Health, including hospitals • Education • Children and youth • Jewish organizations • Arts and culture
How do I apply for a grant from Meyer & Jean Steinberg Family?
**Financial Activity (Most Recent Data - 2023):** • Total giving: $226,575 • Total assets: $1,277,791 • Total revenue: $25,015 • Total expenses: $237,746 The foundation does not appear to have published specific grant size ranges or formal application deadlines in available sources.
Where does Meyer & Jean Steinberg Family make grants?
The foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations in New York, with emphasis on the New York City metropolitan area. A limited number of nonprofit organizations located in Nantucket, Massachusetts are also funded.
What size grants does Meyer & Jean Steinberg Family award?
In 2024, Meyer & Jean Steinberg Family awarded 27 grants totaling $311K — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Meyer & Jean Steinberg Family required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Meyer & Jean Steinberg Family reported a distributable amount of $57K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Meyer & Jean Steinberg Family's EIN?
Meyer & Jean Steinberg Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6199973. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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