Private foundation · EIN 34-1365357 · Bloomingdale, Ohio

Steel Valley Charities

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 49 grants paid, $256K total, median $750. 43% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
49
$256K
Median grant
$750
Stays in OH
43%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.8M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Aim Women's CenterSteubenville, OHPregnancy counseling$150K
KugattaAmherst, OHIntercountry adoption in uganda$20K
Prison Fellowship MinistriesNorth Olmstead, OHChristian ministries$14K
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCHurricane relief$10K
Urban Mission MinistriesSteubenville, OHCommunity assistance$7,500
91fourJewett, OHAdolescent ugandan females$5,404
World VisionFederal Way, WAChristian humanitarian organization$5,352
Salvation ArmyHarlan, IAFood assistance$4,350
Harmony ChurchMingo Junction, OHChurch support$3,650
CruOrlando, FLChristian ministries$3,300
House of the CarpenterWheeling, WVChristian ministries$3,000
Child Fund InternationalRichmond, VADeprived children$2,723
Intl Fllwshp Christistians & JewsWashington, DCAssistance for jews$2,500
The Friendship RoomSteubenville, OHAssistance for the poor$2,500
Come and See FoundationColorado Springs, COThe chosen$2,000
Ohio Valley Health CenterSteubenville, OHHealth care for uninsured$1,600
Voice of HopeMarion, OHUnplanned pregnancy support$1,500
Seedbed IncFranklin, TNChristian ministries$1,000
Sycamore Youth CenterSteubenville, OHYouth community center$1,000
United WaySteubenville, OHCommunity improvement$1,000
Jefferson County Humane SocietyWintersville, OHAnimal shelter & clinic$800
Proverbs 31 MinistriesMatthews, NCChristian ministries$800
CASA a Child's PlaceFollansbee, WVHelp for abused children$750
The NavigatorsColorado Springs, COChristian ministries$750
Upper Oh Valley Fop Lodge 97 Shop With a CopWintersville, OHCoats for needy children$750
1517Irvine, CAChristian ministries$700
Wycliffe AssociatesOrlando, FLBiblical translation$650
American Battlefield TrustMerrifield, VAHistoric preservation$600
Guideposts FoundationDanbury, CTChristian ministries$600
Jesus Online MinistriesMukilteo, WAChristian ministries$600
National Day of Prayer Task ForceColorado Springs, COChristian ministries$600
St Jude Children's HospitalMemphis, TNChildren's health$600
American Bible SocietyPhiladelphia, PAChristian ministries$500
Hilltop Montessori SchoolSteubenville, OHSchool support$500
Potomac Hills Presbyterian ChurchLeesburg, VAMissionary trip$500
Relationship Builders IncSteubenville, OHChristian ministries$500
Global Media OutreachPlano, TXChristian ministries$450
Easter SealsWheeling, WVSupport for people w/disabilities$400
Autism SpeaksLehigh Valley, PAAutistic children$300
Blue Letter BibleRancho Santa Margarita, CABiblical education$300
Calvary Pentecostal ChurchSteubenville, OHChurch support$300
Capitol MinistriesWashington, DCChristian ministries$300
FIRST United Presbyterian ChurchMingo Junction, OHChurch support$300
Partners in Bible TranslationRichmond, OHBiblical translation$300
Special OlympicsColumbus, OHDevelopmental disabilities$300
Voice of the MartyrsBartlesville, OKChristian ministries$300
Crossroads North RiverToronto, OHChurch support$250
American Lung AssociationLewiston, MEHealth care$100
FIRST Baptist ChurchMount Vernon, OHMemorial$100

By state: Ohio 21 · North Carolina 2 · Washington 2 · Iowa 1 · West Virginia 3 · Florida 2

About this foundation

Steel Valley Charities is a private grantmaking foundation in Bloomingdale, Ohio, tax-exempt since 1982. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Steel Valley Charities accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Steel Valley Charities give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $256K across 49 grants, a median of $750.

Where does Steel Valley Charities give?

Ohio (21 grants), North Carolina (2 grants), Washington (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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