Robert and Penelope Steiner Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 87-1791008 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.3M
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$200,000
Total assets$317K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $500,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
14% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General fund | $1,000,000 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General fund | $500,000 |
| Chicago International Film Festival Inc Cinema-Chicago | Chicago, IL | General fund | $475,000 |
| The Joffrey Ballet | Chicago, IL | General fund | $200,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | Washington, DC | General fund | $69,000 |
| Grant Park Music Festival | Chicago, IL | General fund | $50,000 |
| Newberry Library | Chicago, IL | General fund | $50,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General fund | $25,000,000 |
| Chicago International Film Festival Inc Cinema-Chicago | Chicago, IL | General fund | $1,350,000 |
| The Joffrey Ballet | Chicago, IL | General fund | $600,000 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General fund | $500,000 |
| Newberry Library | Chicago, IL | General fund | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,344,000 | 12 |
| 2024 | $2,619,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $1,544,000 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349102711
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-1791008
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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