Steiner King Foundation
The Steiner King Foundation is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations and documentary film productions as direct charitable activity.
Steiner King Foundation at a glance
In short: Steiner King Foundation gave $173K across 39 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Colorado. 49% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $173,153
- +36.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 39
- -23.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,440
- +77.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $3,989,358
- -0.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 49% first-time grantees (19 of 39, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (59% 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 Steiner King 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: 7300 Wood Meadow Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45243
Phone: (303) 415-9131
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Steiner King Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mediators Foundation ($47K). Together the top 10 received $130K.
Grant Size Distribution
247 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 246 grants of 247 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Colorado received 59% of grant dollars, California 19%, Virginia 6%, Georgia 3%, and the District of Columbia 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Steiner King Foundation open to new grantees?
49%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 19 of 39 grantees (49%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 41% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 103% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 120% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $77K (2020) to $224K (2022). In 2024 it made 39 grants totaling $173K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mediators Foundation Boulder, CO | Charitable Purposes | $46,500 |
| Drylands Agroecology Research Longmont, CO | Charitable Purposes | $17,950 |
| Alliance for Collective Action Denver, CO | Charitable Purposes | $15,000 |
| Wildcare San Rafael, CA | Charitable Purposes | $11,900 |
| All Seasons Chalice Boulder, CO | Charitable Purposes | $10,770 |
| Evangelicals for Democracy Fredericksburg, VA | Charitable Purposes | $8,000 |
| California Film Institute San Rafael, CA | Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Communities United for Justice Atlanta, GA | Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Sundance Institute Park City, UT | Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA | Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
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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 | $3,989,358 | $255,358 | $234,390 | $173,153 | 39 | $295,467 | $209,430 | $246,065 |
| 2023 | $3,992,225 | $544,518 | $185,092 | $127,264 | 51 | $211,004 | $501,149 | $211,651 |
| 2022 | $3,648,544 | $175,963 | $283,237 | $223,683 | 60 | $305,572 | $131,298 | $228,475 |
| 2021 | $3,890,528 | $274,377 | $143,174 | $85,208 | 43 | $203,094 | $230,903 | $249,341 |
| 2020 | $3,754,328 | $211,554 | $132,012 | $77,041 | 54 | — | $89,585 | $218,419 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Steiner King Foundation reported a distributable amount of $246K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing identifies direct charitable activity as “Impact Partners - Documentary Film Productions.” Its 2024 grants also supported organizations whose own missions include peacebuilding, wildlife care and education, voter education, independent film, community-led grantmaking, and crisis-response meals. For example, Mediators Foundation says it works to connect leaders building bridges across social, political, and cultural divides; WildCare says it supports living well with wildlife through advocacy, education, and medical aid; and California Film Institute says it celebrates film and video as art and education and supports independent filmmakers.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 39 grants totaling $173,153. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $46,500, with a median of $2,000. Its largest grants included $46,500 to Mediators Foundation, $17,950 to Drylands Agroecology Research, $15,000 to Alliance for Collective Action, $11,900 to WildCare, and $10,770 to All Seasons Chalice. Other 2024 grants included $8,000 to Evangelicals for Democracy, $5,000 each to California Film Institute, Communities United for Justice, Sundance Institute, and Tides Foundation, and $3,000 each to Center for Common Ground and World Central Kitchen.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John A. Steiner, Elizabeth King, Michael Steiner, and Margaret King as trustees.
Steiner King Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth King
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $13K (2024)
John A. Steiner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret King
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Steiner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $13K, to Elizabeth King (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Steiner King Foundation
How much does Steiner King Foundation give each year?
Steiner King Foundation gave $173K across 39 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $127K across 51 grants.
What is Steiner King Foundation's typical grant size?
Steiner King Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,440, across 39 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Steiner King Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Steiner King Foundation give grants?
Steiner King Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (19%) and Virginia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boulder, CO (6 grants), Denver, CO (4 grants), Berkelely, CA (3 grants) and San Rafael, CA (2 grants).
Who are Steiner King Foundation's largest grantees?
Steiner King Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mediators Foundation ($46,500), Drylands Agroecology Research ($17,950) and Alliance for Collective Action ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Steiner King Foundation?
Steiner King Foundation reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $295K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $246K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Steiner King Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing identifies direct charitable activity as “Impact Partners - Documentary Film Productions.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Steiner King 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 Steiner King Foundation's EIN?
Steiner King Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1420608. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Steiner King 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 October 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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Grantable. (2026). Steiner King Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/steiner-king-foundation-morg_681353303a1a4b029193cc617744e2a0
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