Robert and Penelope Steiner Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Robert and Penelope Steiner Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.3 million in 7 grants; the typical grant was $200,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$2.3 million
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$200,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$316,651
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $2.6 million the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.5 million | 12 | $897,397 |
| 2024 | $2.6 million | 9 | $270,498 |
| 2025 | $2.3 million | 7 | $316,651 |
How to apply
Robert and Penelope Steiner Family 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 Robert and Penelope Steiner Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 6 | $2.3 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $69,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | General fund | $1.0 million |
| Art Institute of Chicago | General fund | $500,000 |
| Chicago International Film Festival Inc Cinema-Chicago | General fund | $475,000 |
| The Joffrey Ballet | General fund | $200,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | General fund | $69,000 |
| Grant Park Music Festival | General fund | $50,000 |
| Newberry Library | General fund | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Penelope Steiner
- Robert M Steiner Jr
- Nicole Steiner
- Charles L Edwards
- Suzanne Jessup
- Michael Hess
Questions people ask
Does Robert and Penelope Steiner Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert and Penelope Steiner Family Foundation give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $200,000.
Who runs Robert and Penelope Steiner Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Penelope Steiner (Trustee), Robert M Steiner Jr (Trustee), Nicole Steiner (Trustee) and Charles L Edwards (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Robert and Penelope Steiner Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.