Steger Family Foundation Inc
Steger Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Martinsville, New Jersey. It provides funds to promote understanding of Judaism through support for Jewish organizations, including Jewish community centers, and to publicize Jewish achievements in promoting culture and values for the benefit of the broader community.
Steger Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Steger Family Foundation Inc gave $85K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in New Jersey. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $84,616
- +18.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,051
- +57.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $2,130,187
- +6.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Steger Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 771 Weemac Road, Martinsville, NJ 08836
Phone: (732) 356-6961
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Steger Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Shimon & Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center ($46K). Together the top 10 received $83K.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 85 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 11% to New York, and 6% to Maryland. The listed grants included recipients in those three states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Steger Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 145% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 80% 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 (2020–2024). 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 $35K (2021) to $198K (2020). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shimon & Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center Bridgewater, NJ | General Support of Programs | $46,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of Somerset Hunterdon and Warren Counties Somerville, NJ | General Support of Programs | $12,000 |
| NJY Camps Fairfield, NJ | General Support of Programs | $10,000 |
| New York Blood Center New York, NY | General Support of Programs | $5,000 |
| Save a Child's Heart Potomac, MD | General Support of Programs | $2,091 |
| Aplastic Anemia Foundation Bethesda, MD | General Support of Programs | $2,000 |
| MDS Foundation Trenton, NJ | General Support of Programs | $2,000 |
| Riverside Park Conservancy New York, NY | General Support of Programs | $1,500 |
| Congregation Ramath Orah New York, NY | General Support of Programs | $1,025 |
| American Friends of Meir Panim Brooklyn, NY | General Support of Programs | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,130,187 | $239,985 | $114,666 | $84,616 | 12 | $113,380 | $239,985 | $141,253 |
| 2023 | $2,004,868 | $90,255 | $180,692 | $71,550 | 16 | $180,163 | $90,255 | $3,824 |
| 2022 | $2,095,305 | $37,278 | $133,319 | $96,642 | 21 | $132,592 | $36,891 | $131,836 |
| 2021 | $2,191,629 | $25,523 | $34,880 | $34,513 | 17 | $34,576 | $24,473 | $140,918 |
| 2020 | $2,204,795 | $571,744 | $198,768 | $197,828 | 19 | — | $220,564 | $121,789 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Steger Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $141K 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 stated purpose is to promote a better understanding of Judaism through a variety of methods, including payments to Jewish organizations such as Jewish community centers and publicity about Jewish contributions to Jewish culture and values for the betterment of the entire community.
Its 2024 grants included Jewish community organizations, a Jewish family services organization, camps, and organizations working in other areas. For example, American Friends of Meir Panim describes its mission as alleviating the effects of poverty through food and social-service programs, while New York Blood Center describes itself as a comprehensive blood center. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $84,616 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $46,000, with a median grant of $2,000. Notable grants included $46,000 to Shimon & Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center, $12,000 to Jewish Family Services of Somerset Hunterdon and Warren Counties, and $10,000 to NJY Camps. Each was listed for general support of programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Doron Steger as president and Sherry Steger as vice-president/CFO.
Steger Family Foundation Inc is led by Doron Steger, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Doron Steger
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sherry Steger
Vice President & CFO
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Steger Family Foundation Inc
How much does Steger Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Steger Family Foundation Inc gave $85K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $72K across 16 grants.
What is Steger Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Steger Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $7,051, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Steger Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Steger Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (11%) and Maryland (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants) and Bethesda, MD (2 grants).
Does Steger Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Steger Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Steger Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Steger Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Shimon & Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center ($46,000), Jewish Family Services of Somerset Hunterdon and Warren Counties ($12,000) and NJY Camps ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Steger Family Foundation Inc?
Steger Family Foundation Inc reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $113K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $141K (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 Steger Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to promote a better understanding of Judaism through a variety of methods, including payments to Jewish organizations such as Jewish community centers and publicity about Jewish contributions to Jewish culture and values for the betterment of the entire community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Steger Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Steger Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Steger Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0730378. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Steger Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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