Anita Mary Tippings Steinau Foundat

Private foundation · Grantmaker Shreveport, LA EIN: 72-1429181

Anita Mary Tippings Steinau Foundat is a private foundation based in Shreveport, Louisiana. Its 2022 filing reports 40 grants totaling $239,430, with nearly all grant dollars going to Louisiana recipients.

Key facts about Anita Mary Tippings Steinau Foundat

In short: Anita Mary Tippings Steinau Foundat gave $239K across 40 grants in 2022 (avg $6K), mostly in Louisiana. 33% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
72-1429181
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2022
Annual giving (2022)
$239,430
Grants made (2022)
40
Average grant
$5,986
Median grant
$5,000
New grantees (estimate)
33% first-time grantees (13 of 40, 2022)
Total assets
$4,412,791
Primary geography
Louisiana (96% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation’s 2022 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2022 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$4.4M

-7.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$239K

+45.9% YoY

Grant Count

40

+33.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

+9.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Anita Mary Tippings Steinau Foundat reported a distributable amount of $224K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Is Anita Mary Tippings Steinau Foundat open to new grantees?

33%

first-time grantees, 2022

In 2022, 13 of 40 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $7K. How we count

Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.

  • 68% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
  • In 2022 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants went to organizations including Christian Service, Food Bank of NWLA, the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office, Common Ground, Mary’s House, Shreveport Green, and the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra.

Grantees describe a range of activities in their own mission statements. United Way of Northwest Louisiana says it works on health, education, financial stability, and essential needs in the community. Shreveport Green describes work in public education, community beautification, litter abatement, and recycling. The Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission says it serves people who are hungry, homeless, abused, or addicted.

Grantmaking

In 2022, the foundation made 40 grants totaling $239,430. Grants ranged from $5 to $20,000, and the median grant was $5,000. Among the largest were $20,000 each to Christian Service and Food Bank of NWLA; $15,000 to the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office; and $12,105 to Common Ground. Other $10,000 grants went to organizations including Mary’s House, Shreveport Green, the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra, the Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission, and United Way of Northwest Louisiana.

Other 2022 recipients included Geaux 4 Kids, which received $5,000 and says it helps ease displaced children’s transition into foster care, and Woody’s Home for Veterans, which received $3,000 and says it provides housing, meals, and other services for homeless veterans.

How to Apply

The foundation’s 2022 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This is information from the 2022 filing and should not be treated as current application guidance.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2022, 96% of grant dollars went to Louisiana recipients, 3% to Minnesota, 1% to Texas, and less than 1% to New York.

Grant Distribution by State

5states

Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.

Cities

ShreveportRochesterDallasBossier CityBarksdale AfbPinevilleSilver SpringStaten IslandStonewall

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K28 grants2020 30 grants2021 40 grants2022

From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $164K (2021) to $249K (2020). In 2022 it made 40 grants totaling $239K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2022

Christian Service: $20KChristian Service$20KFood Bank of NWLA: $20KFood Bank of NWLA$20KCaddo Parish Sheriff's Office: $15KCaddo Parish Sheriff's Office$15KCommon Ground: $12KCommon Ground$12KMary's House: $11KMary's House$11KFirst Baptist Church School: $10KFirst Baptist Church School$10KSalvation Army: $10KSalvation Army$10KShreveport Green: $10KShreveport Green$10KShreveport Symphony Orchestra: $10KShreveport Symphony Orchestra$10KShreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission: $10KShreveport-Bossier RescueMission$10K

The largest 2022 recipient was Christian Service ($20K). Together the top 10 received $128K.

Grant Size Distribution

98 grants across all recorded years

97<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 97 grants of 98 (99%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Christian Service Shreveport, LAN/A$20,000
Food Bank of NWLA Shreveport, LAN/A$20,000
Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Shreveport, LAN/A$15,000
Common Ground Shreveport, LAN/A$12,105
Mary's House Shreveport, LAN/A$11,000
First Baptist Church School Shreveport, LAN/A$10,000
Salvation Army Shreveport, LAN/A$10,000
Shreveport Green Shreveport, LAN/A$10,000
Shreveport Symphony Orchestra Shreveport, LAN/A$10,000
Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission Shreveport, LAN/A$10,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants Grant count
2022 $4,412,791 $209,648 $297,831 $239,430 40
2021 $4,781,770 $186,521 $224,918 $164,102 30
2020 $3,968,086 $328,821 $314,709 $249,023 28
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$100K$200K$300K$400K2020 2021 2022
Metric202220212020
Total Assets$4,412,791$4,781,770$3,968,086
Revenue$209,648$186,521$328,821
Expenses$297,831$224,918$314,709
Qualifying Distributions$239,430$164,102—
Net Investment Income$192,851$127,663$281,556
Distributable Amount$223,735$233,727$202,647

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2022 filing lists Lorraine Lesage, John M Shuey Jr, and Patricia Hogan as directors.

Anita Mary Tippings Steinau Foundat's 2022 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.

Officers on the 2022 filing

  • John M. Shuey Jr.

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Lorraine Lesage

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Patricia Hogan

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Mailing address: 4136 Baltimore Ave, Shreveport, LA 71106
Phone: (318) 221-8671

Frequently asked questions about Anita Mary Tippings Steinau Foundat

How much does Anita Mary Tippings Steinau Foundat give each year?

Anita Mary Tippings Steinau Foundat gave $239K across 40 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $164K across 30 grants.

What is Anita Mary Tippings Steinau Foundat's typical grant size?

Anita Mary Tippings Steinau Foundat's median grant in 2022 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,986, across 40 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Anita Mary Tippings Steinau Foundat that year got $3K on average.

Where does Anita Mary Tippings Steinau Foundat give grants?

Anita Mary Tippings Steinau Foundat gives mostly in Louisiana: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Shreveport, LA (31 grants), Bossier City, LA (2 grants), Rochester, MN (2 grants) and Dallas, TX (2 grants).

Who are Anita Mary Tippings Steinau Foundat's largest grantees?

Anita Mary Tippings Steinau Foundat's largest 2022 grantees include Christian Service ($20,000), Food Bank of NWLA ($20,000) and Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office ($15,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.

How large is Anita Mary Tippings Steinau Foundat?

Anita Mary Tippings Steinau Foundat reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $239K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $224K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does Anita Mary Tippings Steinau Foundat fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants went to organizations including Christian Service, Food Bank of NWLA, the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office, Common Ground, Mary’s House, Shreveport Green, and the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Anita Mary Tippings Steinau Foundat?

The foundation’s 2022 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Anita Mary Tippings Steinau Foundat's EIN?

Anita Mary Tippings Steinau Foundat's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1429181. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.

Does Anita Mary Tippings Steinau Foundat accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.

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