Julius L & Libbie B Steinsapir Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to providing financial support primarily to Jewish organizations and community initiatives. Its mission reflects a commitment to general support for various charitable causes, including health, education, and community services. The foundation actively funds a range of recipients, including schools, health charities, and local community centers, demonstrating a focus on enhancing the welfare of the communities it serves. While it primarily supports organizations within Pennsylvania, it also extends its funding to initiatives in other states, indicating a broader commitment to charitable work beyond its immediate geographic area.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A tax-exempt community or faith-based nonprofit (often small or mid-sized) with a Pennsylvania presence or clear local connection seeking modest general support or program funding.
Good Fit
- • Organization is based in or serves communities in Pennsylvania.
- • Request is for general operating support or a modest program grant (typical awards under $5K, with some larger outliers).
- • Applicant is a community, religious, or local service organization (examples include Jewish community groups, food banks, local health charities).
- • Applicant can submit a concise, informal mailed or phone inquiry to a named trustee.
- • An existing connection or prior relationship with local trustees increases chances.
Geography
Grants were distributed across 12 states in the latest year, indicating a multi-state footprint, although roughly 60% of dollars remained concentrated in the foundation's home state (Pennsylvania).
Recipient Variety
The latest year funded 64 distinct recipients with broad mission spread (faith-based, community services, health, food banks, animal welfare), and the typical award size is small, showing a wide and diverse recipient set despite some dollar concentration among top grantees.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new entrants exists (seven new recipients in the latest year), and a public submission route is visible via a named trustee with a phone and mailing address and 'no form required' rolling intake, so unfamiliar applicants appear plausibly able to enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
