Private foundation · EIN 27-0618341 · Old Greenwich, Connecticut · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Tikkun Olam Steinberg Foundation Inc

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 21 grants paid, $358K total, median $15K. 24% of grants stayed in Connecticut.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
21
$358K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in CT
24%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Israel EducationWashington, DCGeneral operating support$75K
American Friends of Leket Israel TeaneckTeaneck, NJGeneral operating support$25K
American Friends of Natal New YorkNew York, NYGeneral operating support$25K
Belev Echad IncNew York, NYGeneral operating support$25K
Friends of Israel Defense ForcesNew York, NYGeneral operating support$25K
Friends of Magen David Adom New YorkNew York, NYGeneral operating support$25K
UJA GreenwichGreenwich, CTGeneral operating support$25K
Jewbelong New YorkUpper Montclair, NJGeneral operating support$20K
UJA GreenwichGreenwich, CTGeneral operating support$20K
Neighbor to Neighbor IncGreenwich, CTGeneral operating support$15K
Rye Country Day SchoolRye, NYGeneral operating support$15K
Port Chester Carver Center IncPort Chester, NYGeneral operating support$10K
Port Chester Carver Center IncPort Chester, NYGeneral operating support$10K
Westhab Inc Yonkers NyYonkers, NYGeneral operating support$10K
Met Ny Coordinating CouncilNew York, NYGeneral operating support$6,000
Camera RefBoston, MAGeneral operating support$5,000
Honest Reporting ComNew York, NYGeneral operating support$5,000
The Harvey SchoolKatonah, NYGeneral operating support$5,000
The Southport SchoolSouthport, CTGeneral operating support$5,000
Community Synagogue of Rye RyeRye, NYGeneral operating support$3,600
Temple Shalom Greenwich CtGreenwhich, CTGeneral operating support$3,600

By state: New York 12 · District of Columbia 1 · Connecticut 5 · New Jersey 2 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Tikkun Olam Steinberg Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Old Greenwich, Connecticut, administered in care of Deborah Erickson, tax-exempt since 2013. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Tikkun Olam Steinberg Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Tikkun Olam Steinberg Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $358K across 21 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Tikkun Olam Steinberg Foundation Inc give?

New York (12 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), Connecticut (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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