The Steinberg Lalli Char FNDT
The Steinberg Lalli Char FNDT is a private foundation, based in Acton, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $10.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $425K. Net investment income was $397K.
The Steinberg Lalli Char FNDT at a glance
In short: The Steinberg Lalli Char FNDT gave $425K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $53K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $425,492
- -13.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $53,187
- -35.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $10,213,453
- -0.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (88% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who The Steinberg Lalli Char FNDT funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fidelity Charitable Giving Fund ($375K). Together the top 8 received $425K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 42 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Steinberg Lalli Char FNDT gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $425K (2025) to $576K (2020). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $425K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Giving Fund Cincinnati, OH | Philanthropy | $375,000 |
| University of Penn Philadelphia, PA | Education | $16,500 |
| Othecontributions Various, MA | General Contribution | $10,300 |
| Assumption University Wocester, MA | Education | $10,000 |
| Hamilton College Clinton, NY | Education | $6,000 |
| Lahey Clinic Burlington, MA | Medical | $5,000 |
| Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME | Education | $1,692 |
| Acton TV Acton, MA | Arts and Education | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,213,453 | $411,700 | $495,095 | $425,492 | 8 | $425,492 | $397,333 | $471,512 |
| 2024 | $10,296,848 | $634,926 | $547,365 | $492,517 | 6 | $492,517 | $475,622 | $459,317 |
| 2023 | $10,209,287 | $538,691 | $553,315 | $462,455 | 8 | $462,455 | $434,914 | $449,711 |
| 2022 | $10,223,911 | $560,346 | $613,946 | $488,590 | 9 | $488,590 | $487,337 | $462,418 |
| 2021 | $10,277,511 | $678,466 | $556,499 | $491,099 | 11 | $491,099 | $624,342 | $492,214 |
| 2020 | $10,155,544 | $528,879 | $653,131 | $575,650 | 6 | — | $399,278 | $489,916 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Steinberg Lalli Char FNDT reported a distributable amount of $472K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Steinberg Lalli Char FNDT's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Randall Steinberg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$32K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Cornelia Steinberg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephen P. Steinberg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $42K, to Randall Steinberg (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Steinberg Lalli Char FNDT
How much does The Steinberg Lalli Char FNDT give each year?
The Steinberg Lalli Char FNDT gave $425K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $493K across 6 grants.
What is The Steinberg Lalli Char FNDT's typical grant size?
The Steinberg Lalli Char FNDT's median grant in 2025 was $8,000, and its average grant was $53,187, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Steinberg Lalli Char FNDT give grants?
The Steinberg Lalli Char FNDT gives mostly in Ohio: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (6%).
Does The Steinberg Lalli Char FNDT give general operating support?
Yes: 13% of The Steinberg Lalli Char FNDT's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education" (4 grants).
Who are The Steinberg Lalli Char FNDT's largest grantees?
The Steinberg Lalli Char FNDT's largest 2025 grantees include Fidelity Charitable Giving Fund ($375,000), University of Penn ($16,500) and Othecontributions ($10,300), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Steinberg Lalli Char FNDT?
The Steinberg Lalli Char FNDT reported $10.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $425K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $472K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Steinberg Lalli Char FNDT's EIN?
The Steinberg Lalli Char FNDT's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6184268. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 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 2025 (received by the IRS September 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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