Steinhauer Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Steinhauer Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Madison, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $110,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $35,000. 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$110,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was down from $129,500 the year before.
20% 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 | $88,000 | 19 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $129,500 | 24 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $110,000 | 15 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
Steinhauer Charitable 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 Steinhauer Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 14 | $105,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Tee of South Central Wi | Unrestricted gift | $35,000 |
| UW Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $15,000 |
| Good Shephard Luthern Church | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Dane County Humane Society | Unrestricted gift | $7,500 |
| Bighorn Golf Club Charities | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Heartland Farm Sanctuary | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Lions Eye Bank of Wi | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Olbrich Botanical Society | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Wpga Junior Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Madison Area Food Pantry Gardens in | Unrestricted gift | $3,000 |
| Edgewood Highschool | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Lutheran Social Services | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| St John's Lutheran Church | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Newport Wilderness Society | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- F Charles Steinhauer II
- Thomas R Steinhauer
- Gary A Steinhauer
- Sheryl J Steinhauer
- Randall L Steinhauer
Questions people ask
Does Steinhauer Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Steinhauer Charitable Foundation give?
$110,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Steinhauer Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists F Charles Steinhauer II (Trustee), Thomas R Steinhauer (Trustee), Gary A Steinhauer (Trustee) and Sheryl J Steinhauer (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Steinhauer Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and environment and conservation.