The Harriette Steelman and Charles
The Harriette Steelman and Charles is a private foundation based in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Its 2026 filing reports 47 grants totaling $203,161 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in areas such as environmental protection, medical research, animal care, food assistance, education, and religion.
The Harriette Steelman and Charles at a glance
In short: The Harriette Steelman and Charles gave $203K across 47 grants in 2026 (avg $4K), top state Pennsylvania. 17% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $203,161
- +11.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 47
- -2.1% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $4,323
- +13.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (8 of 47, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (49% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Harriette Steelman and Charles
- Contact
Application contact: Mid Penn Bank
Mailing address: PO Box 660, Pottsville, PA 17901
Phone: (570) 516-8325
Email: karen.kenderdine@midpennbank.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Harriette Steelman and Charles funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Natural Resources Defense Council ($40K). Together the top 10 received $116K.
Grant Size Distribution
234 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 234 grants of 234 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 49% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 31% to recipients in New York. The remaining reported shares included 5% each to recipients in Washington, D.C., and Utah, and 3% to recipients in Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Harriette Steelman and Charles open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 8 of 47 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 79% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−4%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $169K (2021) to $211K (2023). In 2026 it made 47 grants totaling $203K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Defense Council New York, NY | Charitable for Environment | $40,000 |
| Variety Children's Charity Worcester, PA | Charitable for Medical Research | $15,000 |
| Mitzvah Circle Norristown, PA | Charitable for Religion | $12,581 |
| Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation Herriman, UT | Charitablee for Medical Research | $10,000 |
| Dessin Animal Shelter Honesdale, PA | Charitable for Animal Shelter | $10,000 |
| National Baseball Hall of Fame Cooperstown, NY | Charitable for Athletes | $7,500 |
| North Shore Animal League America Port Washington, NY | Charitable for Animal Shelter | $6,000 |
| Historic Yellow Springs Inc Chester Springs, PA | Charitable for Education | $5,080 |
| Asher House Estacado, OR | Charitable for Animal Rescue | $5,000 |
| Daily Bread Community Food Pantry Collegeville, PA | Charitable for Food Pantry | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | $131,916 | $341,459 | $203,161 | 47 | $203,161 | $6,253 | $173,158 |
| 2025 | $3,782,552 | $146,840 | $207,549 | $182,346 | 48 | $182,346 | $143,927 | $203,161 |
| 2024 | $3,810,080 | $133,459 | $211,332 | $184,401 | 49 | $184,401 | $123,059 | $182,346 |
| 2023 | $3,888,307 | $138,912 | $240,078 | $210,632 | 51 | $210,632 | $106,531 | $184,401 |
| 2022 | $4,039,342 | $86,069 | $212,189 | $178,105 | 39 | $178,105 | $121,493 | $210,632 |
| 2021 | $4,165,462 | $-992,161 | $210,647 | $169,263 | 41 | — | $138,259 | $178,105 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Harriette Steelman and Charles reported a distributable amount of $173K for 2026 — 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 the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for a range of charitable purposes. For example, the North Shore Animal League America describes its mission as saving pets’ lives through adoption, rescue, education, medical care, spay/neuter services, and advocacy. Historic Yellow Springs Inc says it works to share, preserve, and celebrate the village of Yellow Springs, focusing on history, arts, education, and the environment. Daily Bread Community Food Pantry describes its work as addressing hunger in the Perkiomen area through food and related programs.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation reported 47 grants totaling $203,161. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $40,000, with a median of $2,500.
The largest reported grant was $40,000 to the Natural Resources Defense Council for charitable environmental purposes. Other notable grants included $15,000 to Variety Children’s Charity for medical research; $12,581 to Mitzvah Circle for religion; $10,000 each to the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation for medical research and Dessin Animal Shelter for animal shelter purposes; and $7,500 to the National Baseball Hall of Fame for athlete-related charitable purposes. The foundation also gave $5,000 to World Central Kitchen, which describes its work as providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises.
The 2025 filing states that the foundation did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It listed an application by letter, with no formal request form, and required requests to come from a charity qualifying under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Because that filing is marked as the foundation’s final return, these instructions should not be treated as current.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Richard Tabas and Nancy T Fleming as trustees.
The Harriette Steelman and Charles's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Nancy T. Fleming
Trustee Limi
Trustee Limited → Trustee Limi, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Tabas
Trustee Limi
Trustee Limited → Trustee Limi, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: MID Penn Bank (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 The Harriette Steelman and Charles
How much does The Harriette Steelman and Charles give each year?
The Harriette Steelman and Charles gave $203K across 47 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $182K across 48 grants.
What is The Harriette Steelman and Charles's typical grant size?
The Harriette Steelman and Charles's median grant in 2026 was $2,500, and its average grant was $4,323, across 47 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Harriette Steelman and Charles that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Harriette Steelman and Charles give grants?
The Harriette Steelman and Charles's top state is Pennsylvania, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was New York (31%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants), Philadelphia, PA (5 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants) and Norristown, PA (3 grants).
Does The Harriette Steelman and Charles give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 47 grants with a stated purpose on The Harriette Steelman and Charles's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Charity" (7 grants), "Charitable for Education" (6 grants) and "Charitable for Religion" (5 grants).
Who are The Harriette Steelman and Charles's largest grantees?
The Harriette Steelman and Charles's largest 2026 grantees include Natural Resources Defense Council ($40,000), Variety Children's Charity ($15,000) and Mitzvah Circle ($12,581), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
What does The Harriette Steelman and Charles fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for a range of charitable purposes. For example, the North Shore Animal League America describes its mission as saving pets’ lives through adoption, rescue, education, medical care, spay/neuter services, and advocacy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Harriette Steelman and Charles?
The Harriette Steelman and Charles has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
How much is The Harriette Steelman and Charles required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2026, The Harriette Steelman and Charles reported a distributable amount of $173K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Harriette Steelman and Charles's EIN?
The Harriette Steelman and Charles's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2630429. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 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 2026 (received by the IRS May 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Harriette Steelman and Charles funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-harriette-steelman-and-charles-morg_d476c537002c46e9aa1607eaf6711ada
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