The Judy and Michael Steinhardt
The Judy and Michael Steinhardt Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1986 and based in New York City. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with tax-exempt status since February 1987. The foundation serves as the primary philanthropic vehicle for Michael and Judy Steinhardt, focusing on educational programs for children and support for recent immigrants to Israel, along with broader interests in Jewish causes, health, arts and culture, and the New York City community.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.0M
-54.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$6.9M
+183.2% YoY
Grant Count
35
+600.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$198K
-59.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary giving focuses on:
- Educational programs for children
- Jewish causes and Jewish life
- Support for recent immigrants to Israel
- Health and human services
- Arts and culture
- New York City community initiatives
The foundation maintains a low public profile and does not publish a formal mission statement on public platforms.
Grantmaking
The foundation is not transparent regarding its application procedures and does not maintain a public website for grant submissions. It keeps a low profile and does not actively solicit applications.
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- New York
- New Jersey
- Massachusetts
- New York City (with particular emphasis)
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Data (Fiscal Year 2023):
- Total Assets: $13.1 million
- Revenue: $1.98 million
- Expenses: $2.45 million
- Total Liabilities: $23
Historical Data (2024 filing):
- Total Assets: $6,000,462
- Total Giving: $6,938,656
The foundation's financial position reflects its role as a grantmaking entity distributing resources to charitable causes.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,000,462 | $13,064,320 | $9,085,566 |
| Revenue | $923,141 | $1,979,869 | $2,210,070 |
| Expenses | $7,188,116 | $2,450,420 | $2,321,260 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $6,938,656 | $2,450,420 | $2,301,260 |
| Net Investment Income | $12,189,011 | $742,778 | $229,900 |
| Distributable Amount | $270,298 | $535,952 | $493,034 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
112 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Michael H. Steinhardt - Founder and primary decision-maker
- Native of Brooklyn
- Undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business
- Founded the investment firm Steinhardt, Fine, Berkowitz & Co. in 1967 with Howard Berkowitz and Jerrold Fine
- Closed the fund in 1995; later led WisdomTree, a publicly traded asset manager, beginning in 2004
- Noted philanthropist with significant donations to Jewish causes and New York University
Judy Steinhardt - Co-founder
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL STEINHARDT | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| JUDITH STEINHARDT | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**The Steinhardt Foundation for Jewish Life Wind-Down (October 2025):**
Call For Nominations as The Steinhardt Foundation for Jewish Life InauguratesMichael Steinhardt announced that The Steinhardt Foundation for Jewish Life—a related but separate foundation established in 1994—will wind down its operations through 2028. In his announcement, Steinhardt reflected on the impact of October 7, 2024, and its aftermath on Jewish communities, noting both vulnerabilities and strengths within the Jewish community's response. He highlighted a significant surge in Jewish engagement and identity in America following the crisis.
Call For Nominations as The Steinhardt Foundation for Jewish Life Inaugurates**Rose Lubin Jewish Pride Award:**
Ana Robbins of Atlanta is Honored with the Inaugural Rose Lubin Jewish PrideThe Steinhardt Foundation for Jewish Life inaugurated the Rose Lubin Jewish Pride Award, with Ana Robbins of Atlanta honored as the inaugural recipient.
Call For Nominations as The Steinhardt Foundation for Jewish Life Inaugurates---
**Contact Information:**
445 Park Avenue, Floor 8B
New York City, NY 10022-8645
Telephone: 212-371-7300
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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