Private foundation · EIN 95-4649432 · Irvine, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Steinmetz 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: 32 grants paid, $1.5M total, median $50K. 88% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
32
$1.5M
Median grant
$50K
Stays in CA
88%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$21M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Catholic Education FoundationLos Angeles, CATuition awards program support$175K
American School of Classical Studies at AthensPrinceton, NJSupport phaleron bioarchaeological research project$155K
Cooperative for EducationCincinnati, OHSupport the rise youth development program$100K
Santa Barbara Botanic GardenSanta Barbara, CASupport backcountry endowment$75K
UCLA FoundationLos Angeles, CASupport the backcountry capital campaign$60K
Autry Museum of the American WestLos Angeles, CASupport water educational programs$50K
Camp MariastellaEncino, CASupport the enhancement of life skills for people of all ages$50K
Catholic Schools CollaborativeLos Angeles, CASupport catholic education$50K
Friends of St Lawrence BrindisiLos Angeles, CASupport youth center programs$50K
Growing GreatManhattan Beach, CASupport hands-on science and garden education for children$50K
LA Arboretum FoundationArcadia, CASupport the crescent farm demonstration garden$50K
Natural History MuseumLos Angeles, CASupport school and teacher programs$50K
Ocean InstituteDana Point, CASupport steam programs$50K
Para Los NinosLos Angeles, CASupport education for children and families$50K
Public Media Group Socal Dba PBS SocalCosta Mesa, CAProvide educational programming$50K
Santa Barbara Audubon SocietySanta Barbara, CAEnvironmental education and "eyes in the sky" raptor-based educational programs.$50K
Santa Barbara Maritime MuseumSanta Barbara, CASupport marine science educational programming$50K
The Huntington LibrarySan Marino, CASupport the becoming america initiative$50K
A Noise Within TheatrePasadena, CASupport education outreach program$25K
Flintridge CenterPasadena, CASupport retreat center youth programs$25K
Lineage Performing Arts CenterPasadena, CASupport expansion of the arts educational program$25K
School on WheelsVentura, CASupport southern ca children facing homelessness$25K
Skirball Cultural CenterLos Angeles, CAPromote justice and build community$25K
South Coast Botanical GardenPalos Verdes Peninsul, CASupport educational programs$25K
Diy GirlsPacoima, CASupport steam programs$20K
Griffith Observatory FoundationLos Angeles, CASupport educational programs$20K
Institution for Mediterranean StudiesCinncinnati, OHTo foster and encourage interest in the study of the mediterranean basin.$20K
Institute of Nautical ArchaeologyCollege Station, TXSupport archaeological research$20K
Play Equity Fundla84Los Angeles, CAFacilitate home exercise and play with equipment for families$20K
Oceanographic Teaching Stations Inc Dba Roundhouse AquariumManhattan Beach, CASupport educational programs$20K
Los Angeles World Affairs CouncilCulver City, CASupport world affairs programs to engage los angeles hs students$10K
Southern California GrantmakersLos Angeles, CACreate new philanthropic opportunities$2,600

By state: California 28 · New Jersey 1 · Ohio 2 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Steinmetz Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Irvine, California, administered in care of Bcws, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 Steinmetz 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 Steinmetz Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.5M across 32 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Steinmetz Foundation give?

California (28 grants), New Jersey (1 grants), Ohio (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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