Private foundation · EIN 16-1574554 · Sarasota, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Steinwachs Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $196K total, median $1,000. 67% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$196K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in FL
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.7M

Grants paid in 2024

12 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Selby Botantical GardensSarasota, FLCharitable$155K
School Board of Sarasota CountySarasota, FLCharitable$30K
Pine View Association IncOsprey, FLCharitable$3,900
Lakes Region Conservation TrustCenter Harbor, NHCharitable$2,000
The ALS Association Upstate Ny ChapterLiverpool, NYCharitable$1,500
The Education CenterLongboat Key, FLCharitable$1,000
Sarasota Crew IncOsprey, FLCharitable$1,000
Riverview High SchoolSarasota, FLCharitable$668
Rhs Rams Lacrosse Booster Club IncOsprey, FLCharitable$500
Bowdoin CollegeBrunswick, MECharitable$250
National Pediatric Cancer FoundationTampa, FLCharitable$250
Squam Lakes Natural Science CenterHolderness, NHCharitable$198

By state: Florida 8 · New Hampshire 2 · New York 1 · Maine 1

About this foundation

Steinwachs Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Sarasota, Florida, administered in care of Paul C Steinwachs, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Steinwachs Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Steinwachs Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $196K across 12 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Steinwachs Family Foundation give?

Florida (8 grants), New Hampshire (2 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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