The Steinhart Foundation Inc
The Steinhart Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in an individual recipient, Nebraska. It primarily awards grants to organizations and local governments in Otoe County, Nebraska, and scholarships to students from the county.
The Steinhart Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Steinhart Foundation Inc gave $516K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Nebraska. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $515,688
- +79.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +118.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,487
- -17.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $8,620,148
- +56.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (8 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Steinhart Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It requests a written application explaining the purpose of the grant. Awards are primarily made to organizations and local governments in Otoe County, Nebraska, and it also awards scholarships to students from Otoe County.
- Review Cycle
- Applications are due semi-annually by March 15 or September 15.
- Deadline
- Applications are due semi-annually by March 15 or September 15.
- Contact
Application contact: Keitha Thomson
Mailing address: 601 Central Avenue Suite 105, Nebraska City, NE 68410
Phone: (402) 873-3285
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Steinhart Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of Nebraska City ($291K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $477K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($3,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 105 grants of 115 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that its awards are primarily for organizations and local governments in Otoe County, Nebraska, and scholarships for students from that county. In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nebraska, 2% to Iowa, and less than 1% to Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Steinhart Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 18 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $40K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 17% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 130% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $288K (2023) to $516K (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $516K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Nebraska City Nebraska City, NE | Upgrades to City Park | $268,788 |
| Historical Preservation Society of the Nebraska City Volunteer Fire Dept Nebraska City, NE | Resurface Flooring of Education Wing at Fire Department | $44,950 |
| Lourdes Central Catholic School Nebraska City, NE | Band Uniforms | $37,500 |
| Nebraska City Tourism & Commerce Nebraska City, NE | Tree Stock | $35,000 |
| City of Nebraska City Nebraska City, NE | Wildwood Historical Center Operating Grant | $17,500 |
| University of Nebraska - Lincoln Lincoln, NE | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| St Mary's Hospital Foundation Nebraska City, NE | United Against Violence Program | $13,500 |
| Nebraska City Baseball Association Nebraska City, NE | Upgrades to Youth Indoor Baseball Facility | $11,500 |
| Make-a-Wish Foundation Nebraska Lincoln, NE | Programming/Wishes | $10,000 |
| Tanner Foss Project Malvern, IA | Broadway Advantage Play | $9,600 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,620,148 | $476,999 | $714,210 | $515,688 | 24 | $551,015 | $395,274 | $424,976 |
| 2023 | $5,513,351 | $162,588 | $448,761 | $287,917 | 11 | $287,917 | $106,713 | $397,033 |
| 2022 | $5,892,584 | $330,033 | $717,326 | $458,550 | 18 | $513,550 | $206,257 | $421,226 |
| 2021 | $6,207,478 | $538,952 | $581,295 | $388,821 | 29 | $388,821 | $401,478 | $471,433 |
| 2020 | $6,193,821 | $324,059 | $541,277 | $424,081 | 33 | — | $210,925 | $422,647 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Steinhart Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $425K for 2024 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of activities, including public spaces, historical preservation, education, health-related programs, and community organizations.
Among its 2024 grantees, an individual recipient Public Schools describes its mission as promoting education in an individual recipient schools. Radio Talking Book Service says it connects people who are blind, have low vision, or are print impaired with news, information, arts, and culture. Blue Valley Behavioral Health says it provides behavioral health services to promote healthy and productive lives. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $515,688. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $268,788, with a median grant of $5,500.
The largest 2024 grant was $268,788 to the City of an individual recipient for upgrades to a city park. Other notable grants included $44,950 to the Historical Preservation Society of the an individual recipient Volunteer Fire Department to resurface flooring in the fire department’s education wing; $37,500 to Lourdes Central Catholic School for band uniforms; and $35,000 to an individual recipient Tourism & Commerce for tree stock. The foundation also awarded $15,000 to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln for scholarships and $13,500 to St Mary’s Hospital Foundation for its United Against Violence program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Brenda Baumann as president; Dennis Marshall as vice-president; and George T Blazek as secretary/treasurer. Trustees listed are Deroy Harshman, Michael Harshman, John V James, Jaclyn Kreifels, Henry Schwake, and Wende Schwake.
The Steinhart Foundation Inc is led by Brenda Baumann, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brenda Baumann
President
Trustee → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deroy Harshman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Henry H. Schwake
Trustee
Trustee → Trustss, 2021
Trustss → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jaclyn Kreifels
Trustee
Trustee → President, 2023
President → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John V. James
Trustee
President → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Harshman
Trustee
Vice President → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wende Schwake
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Marshall
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George T. Blazek
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary Treasurer → Secretary-Treasurer, 2022
Secretary-Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Steinhart Foundation Inc
How much does The Steinhart Foundation Inc give each year?
The Steinhart Foundation Inc gave $516K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $288K across 11 grants.
What is The Steinhart Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Steinhart Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,500, and its average grant was $21,487, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Steinhart Foundation Inc that year got $15K on average.
Where does The Steinhart Foundation Inc give grants?
The Steinhart Foundation Inc gives mostly in Nebraska: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Nebraska City, NE (17 grants) and Lincoln, NE (3 grants).
Does The Steinhart Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 13% of The Steinhart Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (4 grants).
Who are The Steinhart Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Steinhart Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include City of Nebraska City ($291,288 across 3 grants), Historical Preservation Society of the Nebraska City Volunteer Fire Dept ($44,950) and Lourdes Central Catholic School ($37,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($3,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Steinhart Foundation Inc?
The Steinhart Foundation Inc reported $8.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $551K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $425K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Steinhart Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of activities, including public spaces, historical preservation, education, health-related programs, and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Steinhart Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Steinhart Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Steinhart Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6025185. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Steinhart Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-steinhart-foundation-inc-morg_eac1be1fc21b460490ee87cb3d319c77
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