Steele Foundation for Music & Education Inc
Steele Foundation for Music & Education Inc is a private foundation based in Yardley, Pennsylvania. On its 2024 filing, the foundation stated that it supports education, medical research, religious, scientific, and literary purposes, as well as the prevention of cruelty to children and animals, for valid 501(c)(3) organizations and causes.
Steele Foundation for Music & Education Inc at a glance
In short: Steele Foundation for Music & Education Inc gave $825 across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $82.5), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $825
- +106.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $83
- +3.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $88
- Total assets
- $28,547
- +9.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (18% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Steele Foundation for Music & Education Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing requests a letter detailing the specific intended use of funds and proof of IRS nonprofit status in good standing. It states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Nathan M Linowitz
Mailing address: 1773 Cypress Way, Yardley, PA 19067-6481
Phone: (609) 516-6773
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Steele Foundation for Music & Education Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pilots to the Rescue ($150). Together the top 10 received $825.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares by recipient state were DC and NY at 18% each, PA at 15%, and UT and VA at 12% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Steele Foundation for Music & Education Inc gives
- 20% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 55% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 62% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $200 (2022) to $3K (2020). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $825.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pilots to the Rescue Brooklyn, NY | Animal Rescue | $150 |
| International Fellowship of Christians & Jews Washington, DC | Providing Food to the Poor & Hungry | $100 |
| Best Friends Animal Society Kanab, UT | Animal Rescue | $100 |
| Defenders of Wildlife Merrifield, VA | Animal Rescue | $100 |
| Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue Frederick, MD | Animal Rescue | $100 |
| Yardley-Makefield Emergency Unit Yardley, PA | Emergency Medical Svc | $75 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Philadelphia, PA | Support of Veterans& First Responders | $50 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center Los Angeles, CA | Support of Hate& Anti-Semitism | $50 |
| World Wildlife Fund Washington, DC | Support of Wildlife | $50 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Jacksonville, FL | Support of Disabled Veterans | $50 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28,547 | $1,188 | $2,516 | $825 | 10 | $825 | $1,188 | $1,337 |
| 2023 | $26,092 | $1,178 | $2,376 | $400 | 5 | $400 | $1,169 | $1,285 |
| 2022 | $26,891 | $1,264 | $2,368 | $200 | 2 | $200 | $1,147 | $1,366 |
| 2021 | $29,234 | $1,400 | $3,244 | $1,850 | 9 | $1,850 | $3,888 | $1,293 |
| 2020 | $29,142 | $1,337 | $3,210 | $2,625 | 11 | — | $1,337 | $1,452 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Steele Foundation for Music & Education Inc reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its charitable activity as supporting education, medical research, religious, scientific, and literary purposes, and the prevention of cruelty to children and animals. Its 2024 grants included animal-rescue and wildlife support, emergency medical services, veterans and first responders, food for people in need, and efforts addressing hate and antisemitism.
Among its grantees, Pilots to the Rescue says it transports at-risk animals to improve their chances of adoption. Best Friends Animal Society describes its work as saving dogs and cats in shelters and pursuing a no-kill country. The World Wildlife Fund says its mission is to conserve nature and reduce threats to life on Earth. The Simon Wiesenthal Center describes itself as a Jewish human rights organization confronting antisemitism and hate, among other activities. Wounded Warrior Project describes its work as supporting the well-being of post-9/11 veterans, service members, and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $825. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $150, with a median of $88.
The largest reported grants included $150 to Pilots to the Rescue for animal rescue; $100 each to the International Fellowship of Christians & Jews for food for people in need, Best Friends Animal Society for animal rescue, Defenders of Wildlife for animal rescue, and Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue for animal rescue. Other reported grants included $75 to Yardley-Makefield Emergency Unit for emergency medical services, and $50 each to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, Simon Wiesenthal Center, World Wildlife Fund, and Wounded Warrior Project for the purposes stated in the filing.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nathan M. Linowitz as president and treasurer and Deborah L. Linowitz as vice president and secretary.
Steele Foundation for Music & Education Inc is led by Deborah L. Linowitz, V President & Secretary since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Deborah L. Linowitz
V President & Secretary
V President Secretary → V President & Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathan M. Linowitz
President & Treasurer
President Treasurer → President & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Zachary N. Linowitz (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Steele Foundation for Music & Education Inc
How much does Steele Foundation for Music & Education Inc give each year?
Steele Foundation for Music & Education Inc gave $825 across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $400 across 5 grants.
What is Steele Foundation for Music & Education Inc's typical grant size?
Steele Foundation for Music & Education Inc's median grant in 2024 was $88, and its average grant was $83, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Steele Foundation for Music & Education Inc give grants?
Steele Foundation for Music & Education Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 18% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (18%) and Pennsylvania (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Steele Foundation for Music & Education Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Steele Foundation for Music & Education Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Animal Rescue" (4 grants).
Who are Steele Foundation for Music & Education Inc's largest grantees?
Steele Foundation for Music & Education Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Pilots to the Rescue ($150), International Fellowship of Christians & Jews ($100) and Best Friends Animal Society ($100), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Steele Foundation for Music & Education Inc?
Steele Foundation for Music & Education Inc reported $29K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $825 in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Steele Foundation for Music & Education Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its charitable activity as supporting education, medical research, religious, scientific, and literary purposes, and the prevention of cruelty to children and animals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Steele Foundation for Music & Education Inc?
The filing requests a letter detailing the specific intended use of funds and proof of IRS nonprofit status in good standing. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Steele Foundation for Music & Education Inc's EIN?
Steele Foundation for Music & Education Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1809307. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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