Private foundation · EIN 27-4314090 · Wildomar, California · Human services

Steffen 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $66K total, median $13K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$66K
Median grant
$13K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cornerstone Community ChurchWildomar, CAReligious$40K
100 Women Who CareTemecula, CACommunity Betterment$25K
Michelle's Place Breast Cancer ResoTemecula, CAHealth$1,000
Oak Grove CenterMurrieta, CACommunity betterment$103

About this foundation

Steffen Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wildomar, California, tax-exempt since 2014. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Steffen Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Steffen Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $66K across 4 grants, a median of $13K.

Where does Steffen Foundation give?

California (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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