How to apply
Letters of inquiry with required materials are submitted via the website, how we work page, letter of inquiry link. Contact: Steele Foundation for Hope, 99 Pine Hill Rd, Nashua, Nh, 6036612781, INFO@SFFH.ORG Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: See www.steelefoundationforhope.org, how we work page for areas of focus and eligibility.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
5 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $1.6M; Part I reports $106K in contributions paid
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Project Life InternationalBoston, MA | Program support | $1.0M |
| AkirachixNairobi, KE | Program support | $250K |
| Kickstart InternationalSan Francisco, CA | Program support | $250K |
| Zenysis Technologies IncSan Francisco, CA | Program support | $33K |
| Mafami Pty Ltd (vulva Medical)Greenpoint, SF | Program support | $25K |
By state: Massachusetts 1 · California 2 · INTL 2
Giving by year
Contributions, gifts, and grants paid, from Form 990-PF via ProPublica.
About this foundation
Steele Foundation for Hope is a private grantmaking foundation in Nashua, New Hampshire, tax-exempt since 2022. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Foundation websiteLatest 990-PF (PDF)All filings on ProPublica
Does Steele Foundation for Hope accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letters of inquiry with required materials are submitted via the website, how we work page, letter of inquiry link. Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Steele Foundation for Hope give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $1.6M across 5 grants, a median of $250K.
Where does Steele Foundation for Hope give?
Massachusetts (1 grants), California (2 grants), INTL (2 grants), per its latest filing.
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