Rhineland Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Fort Thomas, KY EIN: 31-6034433

Rhineland Foundation is a private foundation, based in Fort Thomas, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 7 grants totaling $285K. Net investment income was $14K.

Key facts about Rhineland Foundation

In short: Rhineland Foundation gave $285K across 7 grants in 2021 (avg $41K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN: 31-6034433
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2021
Annual giving (2021): $284,999
Grants made (2021): 7
Average grant: $40,714
Median grant: $5,000
Primary geography: Kentucky (66% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.

Quick answers about Rhineland Foundation

How much does Rhineland Foundation give each year?

Rhineland Foundation gave $285K across 7 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $18K across 14 grants.

What is Rhineland Foundation's typical grant size?

Rhineland Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $5,000, and its average grant was $40,714, across 7 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Rhineland Foundation give grants?

Rhineland Foundation gives mostly in Kentucky: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (34%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (4 grants).

Does Rhineland Foundation give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of Rhineland Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are Rhineland Foundation's largest grantees?

Rhineland Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include John & Jan Steinman Daf ($92,313), Steve & Sarah Steinman Daf ($92,313) and Eric Steinman Family Daf ($92,313), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.

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Financial Overview

From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$285K

+1509.2% YoY

Grant Count

-50.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$41K

+3118.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rhineland Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Kentucky $187K (66%)

Ohio $98K (34%)

Share of all 7 itemized 2021 grant dollars.

States

District of Columbia Kentucky Ohio South Dakota Tennessee Texas Virginia

Cities

CincinnatiFort ThomasFort MitchellCovingtonLouisvilleMemphisCold SpringsHighland HeightsHoustonLexingtonNewportRestonSioux FallsUnionWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2021	2020	2019
Total Assets	—	$271,395	—
Revenue	$15,196	$16,532	—
Expenses	$286,591	$18,431	—
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$13,791	$16,172	—
Distributable Amount	$16,664	$17,078	—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2021

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2021

Grant Size Distribution

45 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
JOHN & JAN STEINMAN DAF Covington, KY	GENERAL DONATION	$92,313
STEVE & SARAH STEINMAN DAF Cincinnati, OH	GENERAL DONATION	$92,313
ERIC STEINMAN FAMILY DAF Fort Thomas, KY	GENERAL DONATION	$92,313
Arts Wave Cincinnati, OH	GENERAL DONATION	$5,000
BEECHWOOD EDUCATION FOUNDATION Fort Mitchell, KY	GENERAL DONATION	$2,560
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB Cincinnati, OH	GENERAL DONATION	$300
CRAYONS TO COMPUTERS Cincinnati, OH	GENERAL DONATION	$200

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Rhineland Foundation is led by John W. Steinman, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.

Officers on the 2021 filing

John W. Steinman

President

On filings since 2019

No compensation reported
John W. Steinman III

Vice President

On filings since 2019

No compensation reported
Joyce L. Steinman

Secretary

On filings since 2019

No compensation reported
Steve C. Steinman

Treasurer

On filings since 2019

No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Rhineland Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Rhineland Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.