Steiner-helsby

Foundation · Grantmaker SEATTLE, WA EIN: 91-2091417

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.

Key facts about Steiner-helsby

EIN
91-2091417
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2023
Annual giving (2023)
$60,677
Grants made (2023)
13
Average grant
$4,667
Median grant
$200
Primary geography
Washington (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated April 2026.

Who Steiner-helsby funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Steiner-helsby's 13 itemized 2023 grants were Washington (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (10 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

6states

Share of all 13 itemized 2023 grant dollars.

Cities

SeattleBellevueNew YorkNorthamptonChicagoBainbridge IslandDecaturBrooklynHoustonMercer Island

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$18K$35K$53K$71K2020202120222023
Metric202320222021
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

$0$15K$30K$46K$61K16 grants202018 grants202119 grants202213 grants2023

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2023

Schwab Charitable Fund C…$56KUniversity of Washington…$2KArcs Foundation$1KBainbridge Island Museum…$500Kcts 9$300Renegades for Life$250Bush School$200Smith College$100Pike Place Market Founda…$100Arboretum Foundation$100

Grant Size Distribution

66 grants across all recorded years

65<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest recipients include Schwab Charitable Fund Carlyn J Steiner Donor Joanna Steiner Helsby Donor ($55,922), University of Washington Foundation ($2,000), Arcs Foundation ($1,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
SCHWAB CHARITABLE FUND CARLYN J STEINER DONOR JOANNA STEINER HELSBY DONOR SEATTLE, WAGENERAL SUPPORT$55,922
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION SEATTLE, WAGENERAL SUPPORT$2,000
ARCS FOUNDATION SEATTLE, WAGENERAL SUPPORT$1,000
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND MUSEUM OF ART BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WAGENERAL SUPPORT$500
KCTS 9 SEATTLE, WAGENERAL SUPPORT$300
RENEGADES FOR LIFE SEATTLE, WAGENERAL SUPPORT$250
BUSH SCHOOL SEATTLE, WAGENERAL SUPPORT$200
SMITH COLLEGE NORTHAMPTON, MAGENERAL SUPPORT$100
PIKE PLACE MARKET FOUNDATION SEATTLE, WAGENERAL SUPPORT$100
ARBORETUM FOUNDATION SEATTLE, WAGENERAL SUPPORT$100

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2023 IRS filing

From 2023 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
CARLYN STEINERDIRECTOR1—
JOANNA STEINERDIRECTOR1—

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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