Steiner Family Foundation

BOISE, ID EIN: 95-4133581

Steiner Family Foundation Inc. is a private 501(c)(3) foundation based in Boise, Idaho. The foundation was established in 1987 in California and is currently located at 1000 E Chardie Rd, Boise, ID 83702-1931.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.4M

+19.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$660K

-23.7% YoY

Grant Count

+12.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$73K

-32.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Steiner Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $174K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's giving supports programs administered by the Angeles Arrien Foundation. Primary funding focus areas include:

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Animal Rescue and Dog Rescues
Human Rights and Social Justice

Grantmaking

Grant Range

s:** Typical awards range from $875 to $420,000.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Idaho, Colorado, and California.

Grant Distribution by State

California $1.1M (37%)

Washington $720K (24%)

Colorado $650K (22%)

Idaho $305K (10%)

South Dakota $225K (7%)

Florida $1K (0%)

States

California Colorado Florida Idaho South Dakota Washington

Cities

BoiseBoulderDavisHerrickKingstonLakewoodOaklandOrmond BeachSan FranciscoSan Rafael

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets: $2,429,607 (most recent filing)

Total Assets (2024): $2.03 million

Total Liabilities: $0 (2024)

The foundation's expenses exceeded revenue in the most recent fiscal year, with total expenses of $904,147 against revenue of $433,444.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$2,429,607	$2,026,843	$2,502,734
Revenue	$1,267,711	$433,444	$244,301
Expenses	$700,740	$904,147	$627,879
Qualifying Distributions	$660,000	$865,000	$592,000
Net Investment Income	$1,226,971	$433,444	$244,301
Distributable Amount	$173,706	$190,240	$195,859

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 9 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

36 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Amazon Frontlines ($150,000), Wild Love Preserve ($150,000), The Tipi Raisers ($75,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMAZON FRONTLINES SAN FRANCISCO, CA	GENERAL	$150,000
AMERICAN WILD HORSE CAMPAIGN DAVIS, CA	GENERAL	$50,000
BOISE ART MUSEUM BOISE, ID	GENERAL	$35,000
LAKOTA YOUTH DEVELOPMENT HERRICK, SD	GENERAL	$50,000
LAND TRUST OF THE TREASURE VALLEY BOISE, ID	GENERAL	$50,000
THE TIPI RAISERS LAKEWOOD, CO	GENERAL	$75,000
IDAHO CONSERVATION LEAGUE INC BOISE, ID	GENERAL	$50,000
NATIVE AMERICAN RIGHTS FUND BOULDER, CO	GENERAL	$50,000
WILD LOVE PRESERVE KINGSTON, WA	GENERAL	$150,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
LYNN WASSER	DIRECTOR	25	—
SHARON A DAVIS	TREASURER	—	—
HEATHER TABACCO	SECRETARY	—	—

Contact Information

Telephone: 530-938-0818

EIN: 95-4133581

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Steiner Family Foundation fund?

The foundation's giving supports programs administered by the Angeles Arrien Foundation. Primary funding focus areas include: • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Arts, Culture & Humanities • Animal Rescue and Dog Rescues • Human Rights and Social Justice

How do I apply for a grant from Steiner Family Foundation?

**Grant Sizes:** Typical awards range from $875 to $420,000. **Total Giving:** $660,000 in recent grant activity. **Financial Activity (Fiscal Year 2024):** • Revenue: $433,444 • Expenses: $904,147 • Net Income: -$470,703

Where does Steiner Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Idaho, Colorado, and California.

What size grants does Steiner Family Foundation award?

In 2025, Steiner Family Foundation awarded 9 grants totaling $660K — an average of about $73K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Steiner Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Steiner Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $174K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.