The Steinhardt Foundation for Jewish
The Steinhardt Foundation for Jewish is a private foundation focused on religion, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $513K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $40K.
The Steinhardt Foundation for Jewish at a glance
In short: The Steinhardt Foundation for Jewish gave $40K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $40,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $20,000
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $513,155
- -9.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (75% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Steinhardt Foundation for Jewish funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Kids Group Foundation ($30K). Together the top 2 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Steinhardt Foundation for Jewish gives
- Giving grew 33% from 2022 to 2025. 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 $10K (2023) to $60K (2020). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Kids Group Foundation Atlanta, GA | General Support. | $30,000 |
| Yeshiva University New York, NY | General Support. | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $513,155 | $2,146,414 | $2,181,996 | $40,000 | 2 | $1,978,999 |
| 2024 | $569,169 | $1,742,232 | $1,486,489 | — | — | $1,349,277 |
| 2023 | $758,266 | $1,527,058 | $1,921,091 | $10,000 | 1 | $1,307,764 |
| 2022 | $1,006,880 | $1,547,333 | $1,566,479 | $30,000 | 1 | $987,256 |
| 2021 | $772,603 | $1,788,869 | $1,779,950 | $32,000 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $785,161 | $2,113,343 | $2,061,675 | $60,000 | 3 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Steinhardt Foundation for Jewish is led by David Gedzelman, President & Treasurer since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Gedzelman
President & Treasurer
President & Secretary → President & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$398K (2020) → $445K (2025)
Michael Steinhardt
Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Steinhardt
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Steinhardt
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eli Schaap
Sen. Vice President & Secretary
Vice President & Treasurer → Secretary, 2024
Secretary → Sen. Vice President & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$279K (2020) → $124K (2025)
Sara Bloom
Vice Chair
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 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $445K, to David Gedzelman (President & Treasurer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Steinhardt Foundation for Jewish
How much does The Steinhardt Foundation for Jewish give each year?
The Steinhardt Foundation for Jewish gave $40K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Steinhardt Foundation for Jewish?
The Steinhardt Foundation for Jewish reported $513K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
What is The Steinhardt Foundation for Jewish?
The Steinhardt Foundation for Jewish is a private foundation focused on religion, based in New York, NY. It holds $513K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Steinhardt Foundation for Jewish operate?
The Steinhardt Foundation for Jewish has awarded grants in Georgia, New York.
What is The Steinhardt Foundation for Jewish's EIN?
The Steinhardt Foundation for Jewish's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3731980. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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