The Steinman Foundation
Accepts applications
The Steinman Foundation is a private foundation in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $4.6 million in 87 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $1.4 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$4.6 million
- Number of grants87
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$1.4 million
- Assets$129 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was down from $9.9 million the year before.
46% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $4.7 million | 84 | $138 million |
| 2023 | $8.2 million | 92 | $127 million |
| 2024 | $9.9 million | 96 | $122 million |
| 2025 | $4.6 million | 87 | $129 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Andrew Garner Foundation Program Co PO Box 1328, Lancaster, PA 17608 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (717) 291-8744 |
| What to submit | Scholarship application forms furnished upon request |
| Deadlines | March 1 of senior year of student applicant |
| Restrictions | Grants restricted to employees' children |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Steinman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 75 | $4.5 million |
| Virginia | 2 | $53,750 |
| New York | 4 | $16,250 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $7,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $4,500 |
| Vermont | 1 | $3,750 |
| Kansas | 1 | $1,500 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Always Lancaster | Local journalism & media literacy grants | $1.4 million |
| Lancaster Historyorg | Economic & workforce development | $600,000 |
| Thaddeus Stevens College | Community stewardship | $369,000 |
| Lancaster-Lebanon Iu 13 | Stem alliance grants | $162,555 |
| Elizabethtown College | Stem alliance grants | $136,000 |
| Pa College of Art & Design | Economic & workforce development | $125,000 |
| Tenfold | Community stewardship | $125,000 |
| Lancaster City Alliance | Community stewardship | $100,000 |
| Lancaster General Health Foundation | Community stewardship | $100,000 |
| Penn State College of Medicine | Stem alliance grants | $100,000 |
| Franklin & Marshall College | Community stewardship | $90,000 |
| Historic Preservation Trust | Stem alliance grants | $80,000 |
| United Way of Lancaster County | Community stewardship | $80,000 |
| Touchstone Foundation | Community stewardship | $77,500 |
| Kinber | Stem alliance grants | $77,000 |
| Horizons at Lancaster Country | Community stewardship | $70,000 |
| Eastern Lanc County School District | Stem alliance grants | $50,000 |
| Lancaster Co Community Foundation | Community stewardship | $50,000 |
| Lancaster Recreation Commission | Stem alliance grants | $50,000 |
| Lanc-Lebanon Education Foundation | Stem alliance grants | $50,000 |
| Music for Everyone | Community stewardship | $50,000 |
| Thaddeus Stevens College | Stem alliance grants | $50,000 |
| Economic Development Co of Lanc Co | Stem alliance grants | $47,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster | Community stewardship | $40,000 |
| Lancaster County Local Journalism Fund | Local journalism & media literacy grants | $33,812 |
| Community Action Partnership | Stem alliance grants | $32,000 |
| Lancaster Public Library | Economic & workforce development | $30,000 |
| Lancaster Science Factory | Early childhood education | $30,000 |
| Foundation of Lanc Chamber | Stem alliance grants | $25,000 |
| Mantec | Stem alliance grants | $25,000 |
| The Edible Classroom | Stem alliance grants | $25,000 |
| Touchstone Foundation | Essentials rapid response | $25,000 |
| Girls on the Run of Lancaster | Community stewardship | $20,000 |
| Community Action Partnership | Community stewardship | $18,500 |
| Lancaster Public Library | Stem alliance grants | $15,000 |
| Plant the Seed of Learning Inc | Stem alliance grants | $15,000 |
| Assist | Community stewardship | $10,000 |
| Leadership Lancaster | Community stewardship | $10,000 |
| Rock Ford Foundation | Community stewardship | $10,000 |
| School District of Lancaster | Stem alliance grants | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ms Beverly R Steinman
- Ms Pamela M Thye
- Mr Robert M Krasne
- Mr Shane D Zimmerman
- Ms Lauren V Frick
- Ms Hale A Krasne
- Ms Caroline N Hill
- Mr Dale L Prince
- Ms G Anne Orban
- Ms Lisa Riggs
- Mr Miguel Nistal
- Hon Lawrence F Stengel
Questions people ask
Does The Steinman Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 1 of senior year of student applicant.
How much does The Steinman Foundation give?
$4.6 million in tax year 2025, across 87 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs The Steinman Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ms Beverly R Steinman (Chair Emeritus & Director), Ms Pamela M Thye (Co-Chairman), Mr Robert M Krasne (Co-Chairman) and Mr Shane D Zimmerman (Ceo & Treasurer) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does The Steinman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and arts and culture.