The Steinman Foundation
The Steinman Foundation is a private philanthropic foundation based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, dedicated to improving the quality of life in Lancaster County communities. The foundation was created in 2014 through the merger of separate private foundations established in 1951 by brothers James Hale Steinman and John Frederick Steinman, who were innovative business leaders in Lancaster County. The foundation has distributed more than $100 million in grants to local charitable organizations over the years, with funding originating from contributions by LNP Media Group, Inc. and its predecessors and affiliates.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$111.5M
+30.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$9.9M
+20.7% YoY
Grant Count
96
+4.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$103K
+15.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Steinman Foundation's mission is to improve the quality of life in the communities that comprise Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, carrying forward the vision of James Hale Steinman and John Frederick Steinman.
The foundation currently prioritizes four distinct funding areas:
- Early Childhood Education & Development — Funding for early childhood education and development initiatives
- Economic & Workforce Development — Grants to support economic growth and workforce skill development, with a focus on STEM education
- Local Journalism & Media Literacy — Support for local journalism and projects enhancing media literacy
- Community Stewardship — A broad program funding initiatives crucial to improving quality of life in Lancaster County
Grantmaking
The Steinman Foundation requires all applicants to establish and maintain a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in both principle and practice. The foundation reserves the right to withhold funding from or omit from consideration applications from organizations that appear to engage in discriminatory practices or behaviors.
Grant Range
$15,000
Average Grant
$35,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Steinman Foundation exclusively supports organizations serving residents of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024 (Most Recent Filing):
- Total Assets: $111,498,613
- Total Revenue: $38,205,924
- Total Expenses: $11,801,045
- Net Income: $26,404,879
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Total Giving: $9,854,690
Historical Context: The foundation has distributed more than $100 million in grants to local charitable organizations over many years through contributions from LNP Media Group, Inc. and related entities.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $111,498,613 | $85,184,847 | $93,152,647 |
| Revenue | $38,205,924 | $2,129,467 | $7,595,235 |
| Expenses | $11,801,045 | $10,622,330 | $5,154,881 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $11,556,711 | $9,983,161 | $4,449,841 |
| Net Investment Income | $37,992,136 | $2,108,797 | $6,942,591 |
| Distributable Amount | $5,364,096 | $6,395,614 | $6,366,838 |
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
250 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
Robert Krasne is identified as Co-Chair of the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS BEVERLY R STEINMAN | CHAIRMAN EMERITUS | 0.1 | — |
| MS PAMELA M THYE | CO-CHAIRMAN | 0.1 | — |
| MR ROBERT M KRASNE | CO-CHAIRMAN | 0.1 | — |
| MR SHANE D ZIMMERMAN | PRESIDENT & TREASURER | 0.1 | — |
| MS LAUREN V FRICK | SECRETARY | 0.1 | — |
| MS HALE A KRASNE | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| MS CAROLINE N HILL | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| MR DALE L PRINCE | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | $40,000 |
| MS G ANNE ORBAN | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| MS LISA RIGGS | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| MR MIGUEL NISTAL | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| HON LAWRENCE F STENGEL | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
Contact Information
Mailing Address: The Steinman Foundation PO Box 1328 Lancaster, PA 17608-1328 Attn: Secretary
Phone: 717.291.8792
Email: apply@steinmanfoundation.com
Website: steinmanfoundation.org
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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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