Private foundation · EIN 46-1637465 · Houston, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Steen Family 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: 26 grants paid, $319K total, median $4,500. 92% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
26
$319K
Median grant
$4,500
Stays in TX
92%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum IncCuero, TXGeneral support$111K
Small Steps Nurturing CenterHouston, TXGeneral support$30K
Sun Valley Film Festival IncSun Valley, IDGeneral support$25K
The Association of Former Students of Texas A&m UniversityCollege Station, TXSharon d. steen scholarship fund$25K
Hope Stone IncHouston, TXGeneral support$20K
Chinquapin Preparatory SchoolHighlands, TXGeneral support$15K
HeartgiftAustin, TXGeneral support$15K
Houston Museum of Natural ScienceHouston, TXEducation operating$15K
Yellowstone AcademyHouston, TXGeneral support$15K
Purple Songs Can FlyHouston, TXGeneral support$10K
Dell Children's FoundationAustin, TXGeneral support$5,000
Prelude Music FoundationHouston, TXGeneral support$5,000
Texas Parks & Wildlife FoundationDallas, TXGulf trust project fund$5,000
Amigos for ChristBuford, GAGeneral support$4,000
Bear Providing Hope and HelpHouston, TXGeneral support$3,000
Candlelighters Childhood Family Cancer AllianceStafford, TXGeneral support$3,000
Westhoff Volunteer Fire DepartmentWesthoff, TXGeneral support$3,000
Pet Adoptions of Cuero IncCuero, TXGeneral support$2,500
Dewitt Medical FoundationCuero, TXGeneral support$2,000
Hospice of South Texas IncVictoria, TXGeneral support$1,600
Ascension Seton FoundationAustin, TXGeneral support$1,000
Cuero Isd Education FoundationCuero, TXGeneral support$1,000
Houston Arboretum & Nature CenterHouston, TX2025 alfresco gala$500
The Association of Former Students of Texas A&m UniversityCollege Station, TXGeneral support$500
Dewitt-Lavaca A&m Mothers' ClubYoakum, TXGeneral support$250
FIRST Baptist Church-CueroCuero, TXThe scholarship fund$100

By state: Texas 24 · Idaho 1 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

Steen Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, administered in care of Jeff Steen, 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.

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Does Steen Family 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 Steen Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $319K across 26 grants, a median of $4,500.

Where does Steen Family Foundation give?

Texas (24 grants), Idaho (1 grants), Georgia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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