STERIS Foundation
STERIS Foundation is a private foundation, based in Mentor, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $175K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $262K. Net investment income was $2.
STERIS Foundation at a glance
In short: STERIS Foundation gave $262K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $131K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $261,990
- -19.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- -85.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $130,995
- +461.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $130,995
- Total assets
- $175,341
- +27.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Ohio (72% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who STERIS Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was University Hospitals ($188K). Together the top 2 received $262K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 26 (62%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How STERIS Foundation gives
- Giving fell 35% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2021) to $590K (2022). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $262K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University Hospitals Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $187,500 |
| Yourcause LLC Plano, TX | Charitable | $74,490 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $175,341 | $300,002 | $262,761 | $261,990 | 2 | $262,761 | $2 | $4,002 |
| 2025 | $138,100 | $326,406 | $327,266 | $326,479 | 14 | $327,266 | $3 | $5,007 |
| 2024 | $138,960 | $4 | $53,452 | $52,871 | 1 | $53,452 | $4 | $8,230 |
| 2023 | $192,408 | $18 | $403,109 | $402,500 | 4 | $403,109 | $18 | $18,345 |
| 2022 | $595,499 | $30 | $590,729 | $590,000 | 5 | $590,529 | $30 | $37,952 |
| 2021 | $1,186,198 | $1,000,024 | $20,622 | $20,000 | 3 | — | $19 | $14,051 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, STERIS Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
STERIS Foundation is led by Mc Fraser, President Trustee on every filing since 2024; none of the 9 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Mc Fraser
President Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel A. Carestio
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristy Knack
Trustee
Vice President Trustee → Trustee, 2026
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beverly J. Schneider
Secretary Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lindsey McGowan
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Swanson
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria Kula
Vice President
Vice President Trustee → Vice President, 2026
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tara Lacoe
Vice President
Vice President Trustee → Vice President, 2026
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Flowers
Treasurer
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: John R. Schloss (2021–2025) — Treasurer Trustee
- Former: Michael J. Tokich (2021–2025) — President Trustee
- Former: Julia Kipnis (2021–2023) — Secretary Trustee
- Former: Kathleen L. Bardwell (2021–2023) — Vice President Trustee
- Former: Skye Golling (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Walter M. Rosebrough Jr. (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 STERIS Foundation
How much does STERIS Foundation give each year?
STERIS Foundation gave $262K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $326K across 14 grants.
How large is STERIS Foundation?
STERIS Foundation reported $175K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $263K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does STERIS Foundation operate?
STERIS Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama, Florida, Illinois, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia.
What is STERIS Foundation's EIN?
STERIS Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1807803. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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