Steiner-Helsby Family Foundation
STEINER-HELSBY is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Its filings report grants to charitable organizations, but the foundation’s 2022 filing states that it was terminated on September 30, 2023; it therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Steiner-Helsby Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Steiner-Helsby Family Foundation gave $61K across 13 grants in 2023 (avg $5K), mostly in Washington. 31% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $60,677
- +446.3% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 13
- -31.6% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $4,667
- +698.5% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $200
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (4 of 13, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Steiner-Helsby Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. This policy is reported in a filing that also states the foundation was terminated; it should not be taken as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 613 33Rd Avenue E, Seattle, WA 98112
Phone: (206) 322-3435
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Steiner-Helsby Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Schwab Charitable Fund Carlyn J Steiner Donor Joanna Steiner Helsby Donor ($56K). Together the top 10 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 78 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2023 grant list includes many Washington recipients, including organizations in Seattle and Bainbridge Island. It also lists a $100 grant to Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Steiner-Helsby Family Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 4 of 13 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $500. How we count
Medians: $90 first-time, $250 repeat.
- 69% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 158% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2023). 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 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2021) to $61K (2023). In 2023 it made 13 grants totaling $61K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Fund Carlyn J Steiner Donor Joanna Steiner Helsby Donor Seattle, WA | General Support | $55,922 |
| University of Washington Foundation Seattle, WA | General Support | $2,000 |
| Arcs Foundation Seattle, WA | General Support | $1,000 |
| Bainbridge Island Museum of Art Bainbridge Island, WA | General Support | $500 |
| KCTS 9 Seattle, WA | General Support | $300 |
| Renegades for Life Seattle, WA | General Support | $250 |
| Bush School Seattle, WA | General Support | $200 |
| Smith College Northampton, MA | General Support | $100 |
| Pike Place Market Foundation Seattle, WA | General Support | $100 |
| Arboretum Foundation Seattle, WA | General Support | $100 |
Ready to take the next step with Steiner-Helsby Family Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $3,996 | $64,197 | $60,677 | 13 | $60,677 | $702 | $2,606 |
| 2022 | $64,314 | $4,016 | $13,967 | $11,106 | 19 | $11,106 | $1,155 | $3,283 |
| 2021 | $74,265 | $2,279 | $13,390 | $10,990 | 18 | — | — | $3,855 |
| 2020 | $85,376 | $26,927 | $25,215 | $23,495 | 16 | — | $17,598 | $138 |
| 2019 | $83,664 | $9,893 | $42,164 | $40,669 | 12 | — | $8,398 | $1,081 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Steiner-Helsby Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2023 — 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 mission statement for STEINER-HELSBY is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for a university foundation, an art museum, a public media organization, and other charitable organizations.
The University of Washington Foundation describes its mission as facilitating private contributions for the benefit of the University of Washington. Bainbridge Island Museum of Art says it connects people with contemporary art and craft of the Puget Sound region. Pike Place Market Foundation says it raises funds for programs serving low-income people, heritage programs, and public improvements at Seattle’s Pike Place Market. The Arboretum Foundation says it promotes, protects, and enhances the Washington Park Arboretum. Junior League of Seattle describes its mission as advancing women’s leadership for community impact.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2023, STEINER-HELSBY reported 13 grants totaling $60,677. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $55,922, with a median of $200. The largest listed grant was $55,922 to Schwab Charitable Fund, associated with Carlyn J. Steiner and Joanna Steiner Helsby, for general support. Other listed awards included $2,000 to the University of Washington Foundation, $1,000 to ARCS Foundation, and $500 to Bainbridge Island Museum of Art.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Carlyn Steiner and Joanna Steiner as directors.
Steiner-Helsby Family Foundation's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Carlyn Steiner
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joanna Steiner
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Steiner-Helsby Family Foundation
How much does Steiner-Helsby Family Foundation give each year?
Steiner-Helsby Family Foundation gave $61K across 13 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $11K across 19 grants.
What is Steiner-Helsby Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Steiner-Helsby Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $200, and its average grant was $4,667, across 13 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Steiner-Helsby Family Foundation that year got $14K on average.
Where does Steiner-Helsby Family Foundation give grants?
Steiner-Helsby Family Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (10 grants).
Does Steiner-Helsby Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Steiner-Helsby Family Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Steiner-Helsby Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Steiner-Helsby Family Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Schwab Charitable Fund Carlyn J Steiner Donor Joanna Steiner Helsby Donor ($55,922), University of Washington Foundation ($2,000) and Arcs Foundation ($1,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Steiner-Helsby Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for STEINER-HELSBY is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for a university foundation, an art museum, a public media organization, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Steiner-Helsby Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 ↑
How much is Steiner-Helsby Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Steiner-Helsby Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Steiner-Helsby Family Foundation's EIN?
Steiner-Helsby Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2091417. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Does Steiner-Helsby Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 12, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
Live grants for the work Steiner-Helsby Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Steiner-Helsby Family Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Herman & Faye Sarkowsky
Seattle, WA
The Herman & Faye Sarkowsky Foundation supports arts and cultural organizations, Jewish community organizations, and youth arts programs, with 2024 grants going to organizations in Washington. Grants ranged from $250 to $332,685, with a median of $16,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$275K
Grants
10
Total Given
$505K
IBM International Foundation
Armonk, NY
The IBM International Foundation funds education and workforce programs that build 21st-century and technology job skills, including initiatives for underserved students and job seekers. Its 2024 grants ranged from $10,000 to $8.48 million, with a median of $100,000, and went to organizations across several U.S. states, especially Delaware and Massachusetts. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$357.7M
Grants
16
Total Given
$11.7M
Peach Foundation
Conway, WA
The Peach Foundation supports preselected charitable organizations working in areas such as food assistance, education, arts and music, environmental conservation, and community spaces. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $71,000, with a median of $25,000; nearly all funding went to Washington, with some to California. It does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$8.4M
Grants
35
Total Given
$806K
Larry Benaroya Family Foundation
Mercer Island, WA
The foundation’s 2025 grants supported cancer organizations, education and student services, human services, Jewish organizations, and arts and culture, primarily in Washington, with some funding in California. Its 18 grants ranged from $500 to $8.65 million, with a median of $12,500; its 2025 filing is marked as its final return. The filing lists a written proposal as application material and says giving is not limited to preselected organizations, but these instructions may no longer be current.
Assets
—
Grants
18
Total Given
$17.0M
Wyman Youth Trust
Seattle, WA
The trust supports youth betterment and civic and cultural development, including education, social health, civic, and arts and culture programs, primarily in Washington. Its 2024 grants ranged from $250 to $20,000, with a median of $2,500. It accepts mailed letters of proposal from nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, with deadlines varying by program area.
Assets
$5.0M
Grants
155
Total Given
$488K
Stevens Family Foundation
Medina, WA
The Stevens Family Foundation supports a varied range of organizations, including schools, churches, community groups, and conservation organizations, with most funding going to Washington. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $45,500, with a median grant of $1,750. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$3.8M
Grants
40
Total Given
$243K
More similar funders
More Funders in Washington
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Steiner-Helsby Family Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Steiner-Helsby Family Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?