Steinmetz Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Steinmetz Foundation is a private foundation in Irvine, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 32 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $175,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.5 million
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$175,000
- Assets$25.9 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
19% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 33 | $23.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 32 | $25.9 million |
How to apply
Steinmetz Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Steinmetz Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 28 | $1.2 million |
| New Jersey | 1 | $155,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $120,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Education Foundation | Tuition awards program support | $175,000 |
| American School of Classical Studies at Athens | Support phaleron bioarchaeological research project | $155,000 |
| Cooperative for Education | Support the rise youth development program | $100,000 |
| Santa Barbara Botanic Garden | Support backcountry endowment | $75,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | Support the backcountry capital campaign | $60,000 |
| Autry Museum of the American West | Support water educational programs | $50,000 |
| Camp Mariastella | Support the enhancement of life skills for people of all ages | $50,000 |
| Catholic Schools Collaborative | Support catholic education | $50,000 |
| Friends of St Lawrence Brindisi | Support youth center programs | $50,000 |
| Growing Great | Support hands-on science and garden education for children | $50,000 |
| La Arboretum Foundation | Support the crescent farm demonstration garden | $50,000 |
| Natural History Museum | Support school and teacher programs | $50,000 |
| Ocean Institute | Support steam programs | $50,000 |
| Para Los Ninos | Support education for children and families | $50,000 |
| Public Media Group Socal DBA PBS Socal | Provide educational programming | $50,000 |
| Santa Barbara Audubon Society | Environmental education and "eyes in the sky" raptor-based educational programs. | $50,000 |
| Santa Barbara Maritime Museum | Support marine science educational programming | $50,000 |
| The Huntington Library | Support the becoming america initiative | $50,000 |
| A Noise Within Theatre | Support education outreach program | $25,000 |
| Flintridge Center | Support retreat center youth programs | $25,000 |
| Lineage Performing Arts Center | Support expansion of the arts educational program | $25,000 |
| School on Wheels | Support southern ca children facing homelessness | $25,000 |
| Skirball Cultural Center | Promote justice and build community | $25,000 |
| South Coast Botanical Garden | Support educational programs | $25,000 |
| Diy Girls | Support steam programs | $20,000 |
| Griffith Observatory Foundation | Support educational programs | $20,000 |
| Institution for Mediterranean Studies | To foster and encourage interest in the study of the mediterranean basin. | $20,000 |
| Institute of Nautical Archaeology | Support archaeological research | $20,000 |
| Play Equity FUNDLA84 | Facilitate home exercise and play with equipment for families | $20,000 |
| Oceanographic Teaching Stations Inc DBA Roundhouse Aquarium | Support educational programs | $20,000 |
| Los Angeles World Affairs Council | Support world affairs programs to engage los angeles hs students | $10,000 |
| Southern California Grantmakers | Create new philanthropic opportunities | $2,600 |
Officers and trustees
- Ann Marie Steinmetz
- Charles William Steinmetz
- Terry Kay
- Jean S Kay
Questions people ask
Does Steinmetz Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Steinmetz Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Steinmetz Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ann Marie Steinmetz (Director), Charles William Steinmetz (President-Director), Terry Kay (Chief Financial Officer) and Jean S Kay (Vp-Admin & Secretary).
What does Steinmetz Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and environment and conservation.