Rhineland Foundation
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.
Rhineland Foundation at a glance
In short: Rhineland Foundation gave $285K across 7 grants in 2021 (avg $41K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $284,999
- +1509.2% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 7
- -50.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $40,714
- +3118.3% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (66% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Rhineland Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was John & Jan Steinman DAF ($92K). Together the top 7 received $285K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 45 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2019) to $285K (2021). In 2021 it made 7 grants totaling $285K.
Grants by year
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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $15,196 | $286,591 | $284,999 | 7 | $13,791 | $16,664 |
| 2020 | $271,395 | $16,532 | $18,431 | $17,711 | 14 | $16,172 | $17,078 |
| 2019 | $273,294 | $17,173 | $17,972 | $17,340 | 24 | $16,731 | $18,183 |
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.
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 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.
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.
What is Rhineland Foundation's EIN?
Rhineland Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6034433. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 16, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2021
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