Pabst Steinmetz Foundation Inc
Pabst Steinmetz Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Winter Park, Florida. It supports arts and education, with particular interest in work connecting the arts with wellness, education, medicine, and technology to benefit communities.
Pabst Steinmetz Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Pabst Steinmetz Foundation Inc gave $447K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $28K), mostly in Florida. 38% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $446,812
- +47.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $27,926
- +28.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $2,753,867
- +4.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (6 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Pabst Steinmetz Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Applications are submitted electronically through the foundation’s website. The foundation says it provides funding through its grant application process and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- The 2027 grant application cycle is closed. The foundation’s applicant page says decisions will be announced in December 2026. Its FAQ describes the usual schedule as May 1 through September 15 for awards in the following calendar year.
- Deadline
- The 2027 grant application cycle is closed.
- Contact
Application contact: Submitted Via Website
Mailing address: 321 West Reading, Winter Park, FL 32789
Phone: (321) 356-5116
Website: https://pabststeinmetzfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Pabst Steinmetz Foundation Inc
Who Pabst Steinmetz Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Orlando Science Center ($50K). Together the top 10 received $349K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 55 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s applicant guidance says initiatives should impact local and regional communities, primarily in Florida. It accepts applications from U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations and says organizations outside Florida whose work connects to Florida programs, organizations, or institutions are of particular interest. In filing year 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 6% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Pabst Steinmetz Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 16 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $33K. How we count
Medians: $19K first-time, $27K repeat.
- 44% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 172% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 237% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $115K (2020) to $447K (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $447K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando Science Center Orlando, FL | General | $50,000 |
| Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Orlando, FL | General | $50,000 |
| Timucua Arts Foundation Orlando, FL | General | $50,000 |
| Bach Festival Society of Winter Park Winter Park, FL | General | $45,000 |
| Nomad Studio St Petersburg, FL | General | $29,312 |
| Art Reach Orlando Orlando, FL | General | $25,000 |
| Atlantic Center for the Arts New Smyrna Beach, FL | General | $25,000 |
| Florida Humanities Council St Petersburg, FL | General | $25,000 |
| Dr Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Orlando, FL | General | $25,000 |
| Orlando Family Stage Orlando, FL | General | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,753,867 | $644,149 | $524,456 | $446,812 | 16 | $463,577 | $157,738 | $195,993 |
| 2024 | $2,634,174 | $106,059 | $369,881 | $303,800 | 14 | $315,831 | $67,552 | $196,151 |
| 2023 | $2,897,996 | $137,807 | $316,560 | $251,000 | 11 | $262,914 | $99,440 | $193,466 |
| 2022 | $3,076,749 | $111,004 | $224,616 | $164,440 | 8 | $164,440 | $69,146 | $201,004 |
| 2021 | $3,190,361 | $1,427,415 | $187,252 | $145,965 | 6 | $145,965 | $795,531 | $157,531 |
| 2020 | $1,950,198 | $587,160 | $149,101 | $115,000 | 5 | — | $272,929 | $90,414 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pabst Steinmetz Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $196K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to champion arts and education to foster enduring innovation. Its website says it supports organizations whose missions align with that aim, particularly those innovating at the intersection of arts and wellness, education, medicine, and technology and developing models that can be shared with other organizations.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. Orlando Science Center describes its mission as inspiring science learning for life. Timucua Arts Foundation says it aims to inspire through performances, education, and artist support, while Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra describes its work as promoting symphonic music through performance, education, and cultural leadership. Other 2025 grantees include arts and humanities organizations, a youth theater, and performing-arts institutions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $446,812. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $50,000, with a median of $25,000. All itemized grant purposes were listed as general. Notable awards included $50,000 each to Orlando Science Center, Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, and Timucua Arts Foundation; $45,000 to Bach Festival Society of Winter Park; and $25,000 each to Art Reach Orlando, Atlantic Center for the Arts, Florida Humanities Council, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Orlando Family Stage, and New Jersey Performing Arts Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation identifies Chuck and Margery Pabst Steinmetz as its co-founders. Its 2025 filing lists Margery L. Pabst-Steinmetz as president and secretary. The directors listed on that filing are William R. Lowman Jr., Laura Cosgrove, Charles P. Steinmetz, Dr. Hiram C. Powell, James L. Brooks, Steven A. Shames, Trevor Cutsinger, Jeff Buhler, and Thomas Morgan.
Pabst Steinmetz Foundation Inc is led by Margery L. Pabst-Steinmetz, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Margery L. Pabst-Steinmetz
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles P. Steinmetz
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hiram C. Powell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James L. Brooks
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven A. Shames
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trevor Cutsinger
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William R. Lowman Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Cosgrove
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Buhler
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Morgan
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Moore
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: William A. Tallent (2020–2021) — Vice President & Treasurer
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 Pabst Steinmetz Foundation Inc
How much does Pabst Steinmetz Foundation Inc give each year?
Pabst Steinmetz Foundation Inc gave $447K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $304K across 14 grants.
What is Pabst Steinmetz Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Pabst Steinmetz Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $27,926, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Pabst Steinmetz Foundation Inc that year got $19K on average.
Where does Pabst Steinmetz Foundation Inc give grants?
Pabst Steinmetz Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Orlando, FL (8 grants) and St Petersburg, FL (2 grants).
Does Pabst Steinmetz Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Pabst Steinmetz Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Pabst Steinmetz Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Pabst Steinmetz Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Orlando Science Center ($50,000), Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra ($50,000) and Timucua Arts Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Pabst Steinmetz Foundation Inc?
Pabst Steinmetz Foundation Inc reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $464K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $196K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Pabst Steinmetz Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to champion arts and education to foster enduring innovation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pabst Steinmetz Foundation Inc?
Applications are submitted electronically through the foundation’s website. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Pabst Steinmetz Foundation Inc's EIN?
Pabst Steinmetz Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3041227. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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