Steinmetz Foundation
Invitation OnlyIrvine, California · EIN 95-4649432 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.5M
Organizations funded32
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$25.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
12% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Education Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Tuition awards program support | $175,000 |
| American School of Classical Studies at Athens | Princeton, NJ | Support phaleron bioarchaeological research project | $155,000 |
| Cooperative for Education | Cincinnati, OH | Support the rise youth development program | $100,000 |
| Santa Barbara Botanic Garden | Santa Barbara, CA | Support backcountry endowment | $75,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Support the backcountry capital campaign | $60,000 |
| Autry Museum of the American West | Los Angeles, CA | Support water educational programs | $50,000 |
| Camp Mariastella | Encino, CA | Support the enhancement of life skills for people of all ages | $50,000 |
| Catholic Schools Collaborative | Los Angeles, CA | Support catholic education | $50,000 |
| Friends of St Lawrence Brindisi | Los Angeles, CA | Support youth center programs | $50,000 |
| Growing Great | Manhattan Beach, CA | Support hands-on science and garden education for children | $50,000 |
| LA Arboretum Foundation | Arcadia, CA | Support the crescent farm demonstration garden | $50,000 |
| Natural History Museum | Los Angeles, CA | Support school and teacher programs | $50,000 |
| Ocean Institute | Dana Point, CA | Support steam programs | $50,000 |
| Para Los Ninos | Los Angeles, CA | Support education for children and families | $50,000 |
| Public Media Group Socal Dba Pbs Socal | Costa Mesa, CA | Provide educational programming | $50,000 |
| Santa Barbara Audubon Society | Santa Barbara, CA | Environmental education and "eyes in the sky" raptor-based educational programs. | $50,000 |
| Santa Barbara Maritime Museum | Santa Barbara, CA | Support marine science educational programming | $50,000 |
| The Huntington Library | San Marino, CA | Support the becoming america initiative | $50,000 |
| A Noise Within Theatre | Pasadena, CA | Support education outreach program | $25,000 |
| Flintridge Center | Pasadena, CA | Support retreat center youth programs | $25,000 |
| Lineage Performing Arts Center | Pasadena, CA | Support expansion of the arts educational program | $25,000 |
| School on Wheels | Ventura, CA | Support southern ca children facing homelessness | $25,000 |
| Skirball Cultural Center | Los Angeles, CA | Promote justice and build community | $25,000 |
| South Coast Botanical Garden | Palos Verdes Peninsul, CA | Support educational programs | $25,000 |
| Diy Girls | Pacoima, CA | Support steam programs | $20,000 |
| Griffith Observatory Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Support educational programs | $20,000 |
| Institution for Mediterranean Studies | Cinncinnati, OH | To foster and encourage interest in the study of the mediterranean basin. | $20,000 |
| Institute of Nautical Archaeology | College Station, TX | Support archaeological research | $20,000 |
| Play Equity Fundla84 | Los Angeles, CA | Facilitate home exercise and play with equipment for families | $20,000 |
| Oceanographic Teaching Stations Inc Dba Roundhouse Aquarium | Manhattan Beach, CA | Support educational programs | $20,000 |
| Los Angeles World Affairs Council | Culver City, CA | Support world affairs programs to engage los angeles hs students | $10,000 |
| Southern California Grantmakers | Los Angeles, CA | Create new philanthropic opportunities | $2,600 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,497,600 | 32 |
| 2023 | $1,187,800 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513149349102231
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4649432
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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