The Judy and Michael Steinhardt
The Judy and Michael Steinhardt is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2025 filing reports 21 grants totaling $6,858,859, including grants to organizations working in Jewish life, education, and community security.
The Judy and Michael Steinhardt at a glance
In short: The Judy and Michael Steinhardt gave $6.9M across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $327K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,858,859
- -1.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- -40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $326,612
- +64.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $62,500
- Total assets
- $127,190
- -97.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (59% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Judy and Michael Steinhardt
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. No application process or materials are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: 445 Park Avenue Suite 8B, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 371-7300
Website: https://steinhardtfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Judy and Michael Steinhardt funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Steinhardt Foundation for Jewish Life Inc ($2.5M). Together the top 10 received $6.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
112 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 112 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing allocates 59% of grant dollars to recipients in New York, 4% to Massachusetts, 2% to California, and 1% to Florida. Another 34% is listed under “?” in the recipient-state breakdown.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Judy and Michael Steinhardt gives
- 57% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 198% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $196K (2020) to $6.9M (2024). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $6.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Steinhardt Foundation for Jewish Life Inc New York, NY | To aid donee in fulfilling their tax exempt purpose | $2,478,900 |
| Steinhardt Family Foundation Isreael | To aid donee in fulfilling their tax exempt purpose | $2,330,000 |
| Hebrew Public New York, NY | To aid donee in fulfilling their tax exempt purpose | $750,000 |
| Brandeis University Waltham, MA | To aid donee in fulfilling their tax exempt purpose | $250,000 |
| Areivim Philanthropic Group Inc New York, NY | To aid donee in fulfilling their tax exempt purpose | $200,000 |
| Onetable Inc New York, NY | To aid donee in fulfilling their tax exempt purpose | $200,000 |
| Oshman Family Jewish Community Center Palo Alto, CA | To aid donee in fulfilling their tax exempt purpose | $150,000 |
| American Friends of TEL Aviv University Inc New York, NY | To aid donee in fulfilling their tax exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Jewish Food Society New York, NY | To aid donee in fulfilling their tax exempt purpose | $75,000 |
| Queens College Foundation Inc Queens, NY | To aid donee in fulfilling their tax exempt purpose | $64,959 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $127,190 | $989,773 | $6,859,279 | $6,858,859 | 21 | $6,858,859 | $851,787 | $68,553 |
| 2024 | $6,000,462 | $923,141 | $7,188,116 | $6,938,656 | 35 | $6,938,656 | $12,189,011 | $270,298 |
| 2023 | $13,064,320 | $1,979,869 | $2,450,420 | $2,450,000 | 5 | $2,450,420 | $742,778 | $535,952 |
| 2022 | $9,085,566 | $2,210,070 | $2,321,260 | $2,300,340 | 27 | $2,301,260 | $229,900 | $493,034 |
| 2021 | $11,092,200 | $993,578 | $1,364,760 | $1,364,100 | 24 | — | $747,191 | $503,218 |
| 2020 | $6,486,957 | $241,022 | $197,160 | $196,250 | 21 | — | $240,112 | $343,845 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Judy and Michael Steinhardt reported a distributable amount of $69K for 2025 — 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 this foundation is provided in the available information. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose stated work includes Jewish engagement and identity, education, Jewish cultural heritage, and community security. For example, OneTable says it encourages Jewish young adults to explore Friday night Shabbat dinner as an opening to Jewish meaning, joy, and connection. Brandeis University describes its mission as advancing the humanities, arts, and sciences, and providing a broad and critical education. The Jewish Food Society says it preserves and celebrates Jewish culinary heritage to increase awareness and deepen connections to Jewish life.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $6,858,859. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $2,478,900, with a median of $62,500. The largest awards included $2,478,900 to Steinhardt Foundation for Jewish Life Inc., $2,330,000 to Steinhardt Family Foundation Israel, and $750,000 to Hebrew Public. Other notable grants were $250,000 to Brandeis University, $200,000 each to Areivim Philanthropic Group and OneTable, and $150,000 to Oshman Family Jewish Community Center. The filing lists the stated purpose for these grants as aiding each donee in fulfilling its tax-exempt purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael Steinhardt and Judith Steinhardt as trustees.
The Judy and Michael Steinhardt's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Judith Steinhardt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Steinhardt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Judy and Michael Steinhardt
How much does The Judy and Michael Steinhardt give each year?
The Judy and Michael Steinhardt gave $6.9M across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $6.9M across 35 grants.
What is The Judy and Michael Steinhardt's typical grant size?
The Judy and Michael Steinhardt's median grant in 2025 was $62,500, and its average grant was $326,612, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Judy and Michael Steinhardt give grants?
The Judy and Michael Steinhardt gives mostly in New York: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (11 grants).
Who are The Judy and Michael Steinhardt's largest grantees?
The Judy and Michael Steinhardt's largest 2025 grantees include Steinhardt Foundation for Jewish Life Inc ($2,478,900), Steinhardt Family Foundation Isreael ($2,330,000) and Hebrew Public ($750,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Judy and Michael Steinhardt?
The Judy and Michael Steinhardt reported $127K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $69K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Judy and Michael Steinhardt fund?
No mission statement for this foundation is provided in the available information. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose stated work includes Jewish engagement and identity, education, Jewish cultural heritage, and community security. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Judy and Michael Steinhardt?
The foundation 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 The Judy and Michael Steinhardt's EIN?
The Judy and Michael Steinhardt's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3357500. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Judy and Michael Steinhardt 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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