Steelberg Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Steelberg Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $150,000 in 79 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $7,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$150,000
- Number of grants79
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$7,500
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $125,000 the year before.
22% of its 2025 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 | $115,000 | 70 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $125,000 | 69 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $150,000 | 79 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
Steelberg 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 Steelberg Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 20 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 13 | $29,750 |
| New York | 14 | $25,700 |
| Illinois | 9 | $20,000 |
| New Jersey | 6 | $16,500 |
| California | 7 | $13,800 |
| Florida | 8 | $10,250 |
| Maryland | 2 | $6,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $6,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Arm in Arm Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Center for American Progress | Restoring Social Trust in Democracy Fund | $5,000 |
| Givedirectly Inc | GiveDirectly programs in the US | $5,000 |
| Mennonite Disaster Service | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| National Vote at Home Institute | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $4,400 |
| Fairvote | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Princeton Mobile Food Pantry Inc A NJ Nonprofit | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Transgender Law Center | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Collier Community Foundation Inc | Circle of Friends Fund | $2,500 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Historical Society of Princeton New Jersey | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | To support the people impacted by the California wildfires | $2,500 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | WCK initiatives in Gaza | $2,500 |
| World Relief Corporation of National Association | World Relief - Chicagoland | $2,500 |
| Advocates for Trans Equality Education Fund | General & Unrestricted | $2,400 |
| Campaign Legal Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Trenton | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Every Org | Ideas42 fund | $2,000 |
| Feeding America | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Guadalupe Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Homefront Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Housing Initiatives of Princeton Charitable Tr | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| International Refugee Assistance Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| National Immigration Law Center | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Paws With A Cause | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Poor Magazine Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Rank the Vote | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Refugeeone | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Represent US Education Fund | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The Clear Fund | Top Charities Fund | $2,000 |
| Vera Institute of Justice Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Derek Steelberg
- Maria Steelberg
Questions people ask
Does Steelberg Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Steelberg Foundation give?
$150,000 in tax year 2025, across 79 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Steelberg Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Derek Steelberg (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas) and Maria Steelberg (VP).
What does Steelberg Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, food and hunger and education.