Private foundation · EIN 77-0219732 · Bakersfield, California

Steinert 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: 10 grants paid, $593K total, median $47K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$593K
Median grant
$47K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Heritage Bible ChurchBakersfield, CAHarvest$192K
Fresno MissionFresno, CACommunity empowerment$150K
Influencers BakersfieldBakersfield, CAReligious services$50K
Rock Harbor ChurchBakersfield, CAReligious services$50K
Fresno Pacific UniversityFresno, CANon profit religious school$50K
Global Family Care NetworkBakersfield, CAGirls' empowerment$43K
Hume MinistriesFresno, CAReligious services$30K
Salvation ArmyBakersfield, CACommunity empowerment$15K
Garden PathwaysBakersfield, CAChild mentoring$10K
The Faith ChurchBakersfield, CAReligious services$3,000

About this foundation

Steinert Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bakersfield, California, tax-exempt since 1989. 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 Steinert 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 Steinert Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $593K across 10 grants, a median of $47K.

Where does Steinert Family Foundation give?

California (10 grants), per its latest filing.

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