The Saul Steinberg Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Saul Steinberg Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $853,275 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $20,275 and the largest $271,825. 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$853,275
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$20,275
- Largest grant$271,825
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees96%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.7 million the year before.
96% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $3.7 million | 23 | $4.5 million |
| 2023 | $1.7 million | 17 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $853,275 | 24 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
The Saul Steinberg 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Saul Steinberg Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to New York. It also paid $329,950 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $68,125 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $58,475 |
| Washington | 1 | $56,175 |
| Illinois | 2 | $51,075 |
| California | 1 | $49,875 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $36,725 |
| Georgia | 1 | $35,275 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $27,250 |
| Ohio | 1 | $24,200 |
| Oregon | 2 | $23,800 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Albertina Modern | Donation of artworkto be displayed | $271,825 |
| Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art | Donation of artworkto be displayed | $58,475 |
| Victoria and Albert Museum | Donation of artworkto be displayed | $58,125 |
| Western Gallery Western Washington University | Donation of artworkto be displayed | $56,175 |
| Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar College | Donation of artworkto be displayed | $50,125 |
| Grunwald Center Collection Hammer Museum | Donation of artworkto be displayed | $49,875 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Donation of artworkto be displayed | $40,875 |
| Telfair Museums | Donation of artworkto be displayed | $35,275 |
| Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art | Donation of artworkto be displayed | $27,250 |
| Mint Museum | Donation of artworkto be displayed | $25,050 |
| Canton Museum of Art | Donation of artworkto be displayed | $24,200 |
| Spencer Museum of Art | Donation of artworkto be displayed | $21,625 |
| Portland Art Museum | Donation of artworkto be displayed | $18,925 |
| Grey Art Museum | Donation of artworkto be displayed | $18,000 |
| Washington County Museum of Fine Arts | Donation of artworkto be displayed | $14,300 |
| Grinnell College Museum of Art | Donation of artworkto be displayed | $13,925 |
| Rose Art Museum | Donation of artworkto be displayed | $13,200 |
| Rollins Museum of Art | Donation of artworkto be displayed | $12,800 |
| Asheville Art Museum | Donation of artworkto be displayed | $11,675 |
| Krannert Art Museum | Donation of artworkto be displayed | $10,200 |
| Portland Museum of Art | Donation of artworkto be displayed | $10,000 |
| Huntington Museum of Art | Donation of artworkto be displayed | $5,875 |
| Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art | Donation of artworkto be displayed | $4,875 |
| Hunter Museum of American Art | Donation of artworkto be displayed | $625 |
Officers and trustees
- Prudence Crowther
- Ian Frazier
- John Koegel
- James Abruzzo
- Patterson Sims
Questions people ask
Does The Saul Steinberg Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Saul Steinberg Foundation give?
$853,275 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $20,275.
Who runs The Saul Steinberg Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Prudence Crowther (President), Ian Frazier (Vice President), John Koegel (Secretary/Treasurer) and James Abruzzo (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Saul Steinberg Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, international and education.