GEORGE4 FOUNDATION

“I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back.” – Maya Angelou

As a family, the Steinbrenners understand the importance of giving back to their community and lending support to individuals and organizations working to make the world a better place. From an early age, siblings George and Julia understood philanthropy to be less about the praise and more about the purpose as their Grandfather, George Steinbrenner, often said: "if you do something good for someone – and more than two people saw it – you did it for the wrong reason."

A focus on the future

Working with children and individuals with special needs has always been a primary focus for Julia and George. As teenagers, both volunteered extensively in support children and community through organizations such as  Boys and Girls Club and GiGi's Playhouse. The impact these organizations consistently deliver to those in need last well beyond the hours volunteered or money donated in helping to ensure a better future for many individuals and families. Julia and George will continue to identify the right organizations to work with and support as the George4 Foundation expands its philanthropic efforts within Indianapolis, NTT INDYCAR Series race markets, New York City and beyond.

Foundation Partners

Grove Holdings is a private equity group that makes control investments in high-quality, lower-middle-market companies designed to help businesses reach their goals. Our Indianapolis, IN-based firm can deliver the planning, experience, resources, and capital to overcome critical constraints—and build long-term value.

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Brightmark brings together visionary engineering and innovative waste technology to make a positive impact on our communities and the world around us, while keeping an eye toward the future as we tackle the biggest environmental challenges the planet has ever faced.

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Firestone is the exclusive tire to the NTT INDYCAR Series and the official tire of the Indianapolis 500. Pushing speeds of over 230 mph, the aerodynamic and high-performance Firehawk (TM) tire delivers innovation and advanced technology to the world’s fastest and most diverse racing series.

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Since it was founded in 1992, RACER magazine has brought together the world's leading motorsports journalists and photographers to provide its readers with an insider's perspective on racing's intoxicating blend of people, passion, speed and technology.

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Crafted in the Rhaetian Alps of Austria for its oxygen-rich spring water, NEFT uses only four unique non-GMO ancient rye grains for a vodka so pure. The result is a refined flavor profile and a natural, slightly sweet finish so smooth, you’ll want to sip it neat.

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