Steiner-helsby is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SEATTLE, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 13 grants totaling $61K. Net investment income was $702.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$61K
+446.3% YoY
Grant Count
13
-31.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
+698.5% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Steiner-helsby reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Steiner-helsby
Based on IRS filings
Steiner-helsby is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SEATTLE, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 13 grants totaling $61K. Net investment income was $702.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $64,314 | $74,265 |
| Revenue | $3,996 | $4,016 | $2,279 |
| Expenses | $64,197 | $13,967 | $13,390 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $60,677 | $11,106 | — |
| Net Investment Income | $702 | $1,155 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $2,606 | $3,283 | $3,855 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include Schwab Charitable Fund Carlyn J Steiner Donor Joanna Steiner Helsby Donor ($55,922), University of Washington Foundation ($2,000), Arcs Foundation ($1,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ARCS FOUNDATION SEATTLE, WA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| BAINBRIDGE ISLAND MUSEUM OF ART BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500 |
| BUSH SCHOOL SEATTLE, WA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $200 |
| KCTS 9 SEATTLE, WA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $300 |
| RENEGADES FOR LIFE SEATTLE, WA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $250 |
| SEATTLE HUMANE SOCIETY BELLEVUE, WA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50 |
| SMITH COLLEGE NORTHAMPTON, MA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100 |
| UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION SEATTLE, WA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SEATTLE SEATTLE, WA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $80 |
| PHI BETA KAPPA SEATTLE, WA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $75 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARLYN STEINER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOANNA STEINER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Steiner-helsby?
Steiner-helsby is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SEATTLE, WA. It holds — in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Steiner-helsby operate?
Steiner-helsby has awarded grants in Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Texas, Washington.
What size grants does Steiner-helsby award?
In 2023, Steiner-helsby awarded 13 grants totaling $61K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Steiner-helsby required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Steiner-helsby 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's EIN?
Steiner-helsby's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2091417. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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