Steinberg Family Charitable Foundation
The Steinberg Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Paramus, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including educational institutions, senior services, animal welfare organizations, and local police-related funds.
Steinberg Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Steinberg Family Charitable Foundation gave $255K across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state New Jersey. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $254,832
- +46.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- +8.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,706
- +34.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,800
- Total assets
- $9,203,437
- +249.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (8 of 38, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (36% 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 Steinberg Family Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 323 Budd Road, Paramus, NJ 07652
Phone: (201) 965-1680
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Steinberg Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lakeland University ($52K). Together the top 10 received $187K.
Grant Size Distribution
162 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 161 grants of 162 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey (36%), Washington (20%), Pennsylvania (15%), Washington, D.C. (12%), and New York (9%). The listed grants also included a recipient in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Steinberg Family Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 38 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 79% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 176% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 59% 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 $39K (2020) to $255K (2024). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $255K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeland University Plymouth, WA | Organization's Purpose | $52,200 |
| Washington Area Senior Center Washington, PA | Organization's Purpose | $36,000 |
| Georgetown University Washington, DC | Organization's Purpose | $18,000 |
| Elks Paramus Paramus, NJ | Organization's Purpose | $18,000 |
| Paramus Police Local 186 Scholarship Paramus, NJ | Organization's Purpose | $10,800 |
| Paramus Police Local 186 Unity Bike Paramus, NJ | Organization's Purpose | $10,800 |
| Paramus Police Local 186 Vest Fund Paramus, NJ | Organization's Purpose | $10,800 |
| Safe House Animal Rescue Westwood, NJ | Organization's Purpose | $10,800 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Washington, DC | Organization's Purpose | $9,900 |
| For the Love of Paws Pet Food Pantry Fellsmere, FL | Organization's Purpose | $9,900 |
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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 | $9,203,437 | $6,912,564 | $346,558 | $254,832 | 38 | $254,832 | $845,431 | $428,741 |
| 2023 | $2,637,431 | $1,307,855 | $192,821 | $173,985 | 35 | $173,985 | $134,621 | $97,420 |
| 2022 | $1,503,010 | $-69,924 | $140,210 | $98,160 | 30 | $98,160 | $17,095 | $99,617 |
| 2021 | $1,713,144 | $795,359 | $116,390 | $92,393 | 33 | $92,393 | $438,627 | $101,089 |
| 2020 | $1,189,496 | $254,914 | $51,871 | $39,098 | 26 | — | $26,278 | $76,626 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Steinberg Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $429K 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
No formal mission statement is provided in the available information. The 2024 grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Georgetown University describes its commitment to discourse across differences and to justice and the common good. DOROT says it works to alleviate social isolation and loneliness among older adults and help them live independently. Animal-focused grantees include Bergen County Horse Rescue, which describes rescuing and caring for neglected horses; Chance at Life Cat Rescue, which rescues and places homeless cats; and The Raptor Trust, which describes rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing injured and orphaned raptors.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 38 grants totaling $254,832. Grants ranged from $985 to $52,200, with a median of $1,800.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $52,200 to Lakeland University, $36,000 to Washington Area Senior Center, $18,000 each to Georgetown University and Elks Paramus, and $10,800 each to Paramus Police Local 186 Scholarship, Paramus Police Local 186 Unity Bike, Paramus Police Local 186 Vest Fund, and Safe House Animal Rescue. The filing lists the purpose for these grants as “organization’s purpose.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Barbara Steinberg and Stephanie Zimmet as trustees.
Steinberg Family Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbara Steinberg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Zimmet
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Howard Steinberg (2020–2023) — President
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 Steinberg Family Charitable Foundation
How much does Steinberg Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
Steinberg Family Charitable Foundation gave $255K across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $174K across 35 grants.
What is Steinberg Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Steinberg Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,800, and its average grant was $6,706, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Steinberg Family Charitable Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does Steinberg Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
Steinberg Family Charitable Foundation's top state is New Jersey, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Washington (20%) and Pennsylvania (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Paramus, NJ (5 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Westwood, NJ (2 grants).
Does Steinberg Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 38 grants with a stated purpose on Steinberg Family Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Organization's Purpose" (37 grants).
Who are Steinberg Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Steinberg Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Lakeland University ($52,200), Washington Area Senior Center ($36,000) and Georgetown University ($18,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Steinberg Family Charitable Foundation?
Steinberg Family Charitable Foundation reported $9.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $255K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $429K (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 Steinberg Family Charitable Foundation fund?
No formal mission statement is provided in the available information. The 2024 grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Georgetown University describes its commitment to discourse across differences and to justice and the common good. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Steinberg Family Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Steinberg Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Steinberg Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-6151925. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Steinberg Family Charitable Foundation 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.
Data update history
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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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