B a and E W Steinhagen Benevolent Trust
B a and E W Steinhagen Benevolent Trust is a private foundation based in New Orleans, Louisiana. It makes grants to 501(c)(3) organizations for arts, community service, education, health care, or the disadvantaged.
B a and E W Steinhagen Benevolent Trust at a glance
In short: B a and E W Steinhagen Benevolent Trust gave $436K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Texas. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $435,940
- +8.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +46.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,815
- -26.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,250
- Total assets
- $6,718,837
- -2.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (11 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to B a and E W Steinhagen Benevolent Trust
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. A standard application form is required. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations, and awards must be used for arts, community service, education, health care, or the disadvantaged.
- Review Cycle
- All forms must be received by May 31.
- Deadline
- All forms must be received by May 31.
- Contact
Application contact: Hancock Whitney Jean Moncla Acct
Mailing address: PO Box 3928, Beaumont, TX 77704-3928
Phone: (409) 880-1415
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who B a and E W Steinhagen Benevolent Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Buckner Retirement Services Inc ($60K). Together the top 10 received $329K.
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 93 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. In 2024, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 5% to recipients in Louisiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is B a and E W Steinhagen Benevolent Trust open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 22 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 114% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $315K (2020) to $436K (2024). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $436K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Buckner Retirement Services Inc Beaumont, TX | Unrestricted Gift | $60,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas Beaumont, TX | Unrestricted Gift | $46,340 |
| Beaumont Heritage Society Beaumont, TX | Unrestricted Gift | $45,000 |
| Boy's Haven of America Inc Beaumont, TX | Unrestricted Gift | $30,000 |
| Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas Beaumont, TX | Unrestricted Gift | $30,000 |
| The H O W Center Beaumont, TX | Unrestricted Gift | $30,000 |
| Southeast Texas Nonprofit Beaumont, TX | Unrestricted Gift | $28,000 |
| Beaumont Community Players Beaumont, TX | Unrestricted Gift | $25,000 |
| Bolivar Point Lighthouse Foundation Inc Port Bolivar, TX | Unrestricted Gift | $20,000 |
| Port Arthur Historical Society Port Arthur, TX | Unrestricted Gift | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,718,837 | $404,642 | $540,055 | $435,940 | 22 | $457,841 | $323,907 | $400,360 |
| 2023 | $6,878,466 | $84,189 | $505,033 | $401,525 | 15 | $422,731 | $106,928 | $375,791 |
| 2022 | $7,302,236 | $321,185 | $456,029 | $327,126 | 20 | $349,582 | $228,170 | $393,360 |
| 2021 | $7,437,980 | $903,786 | $438,186 | $342,716 | 15 | $362,287 | $827,887 | $431,835 |
| 2020 | $6,960,276 | $266,824 | $409,922 | $314,904 | 21 | — | $192,727 | $378,364 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, B a and E W Steinhagen Benevolent Trust reported a distributable amount of $400K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its filing states that awards must be used for arts, community service, education, health care, or the disadvantaged.
Examples of organizations it supported in 2024 include Boys Haven of America, whose mission is to provide a safe and nurturing home where boys can become self-sufficient and responsible young men; Beaumont Community Players, which presents live theater and develops the performing arts; and the Port Arthur Historical Society, which preserves Port Arthur’s historical heritage. Buckner Retirement Services describes its mission as providing care, housing, and related services for older adults while supporting their independence and dignity.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $435,940. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $60,000, with a median of $13,250. Its largest reported grants included Buckner Retirement Services ($60,000), Catholic Charities of Southeast ($46,340), Beaumont Heritage Society ($45,000), Boys Haven of America ($30,000), Crime Stoppers of Southeast ($30,000), and The H.O.W. Center ($30,000). The stated purpose for these grants was “unrestricted gift.”
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
B a and E W Steinhagen Benevolent Trust's only listed officer is Hancock Whitney Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hancock Whitney Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$75K (2021) → $80K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Hancock Whitney (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $80K, to Hancock Whitney Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about B a and E W Steinhagen Benevolent Trust
How much does B a and E W Steinhagen Benevolent Trust give each year?
B a and E W Steinhagen Benevolent Trust gave $436K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $402K across 15 grants.
What is B a and E W Steinhagen Benevolent Trust's typical grant size?
B a and E W Steinhagen Benevolent Trust's median grant in 2024 was $13,250, and its average grant was $19,815, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from B a and E W Steinhagen Benevolent Trust that year got $16K on average.
Where does B a and E W Steinhagen Benevolent Trust give grants?
B a and E W Steinhagen Benevolent Trust gives mostly in Texas: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Beaumont, TX (14 grants), New Orleans, LA (2 grants), Port Arthur, TX (2 grants) and Orange, TX (2 grants).
Does B a and E W Steinhagen Benevolent Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of B a and E W Steinhagen Benevolent Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are B a and E W Steinhagen Benevolent Trust's largest grantees?
B a and E W Steinhagen Benevolent Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Buckner Retirement Services Inc ($60,000), Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas ($46,340) and Beaumont Heritage Society ($45,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is B a and E W Steinhagen Benevolent Trust?
B a and E W Steinhagen Benevolent Trust reported $6.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $458K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $400K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does B a and E W Steinhagen Benevolent Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its filing states that awards must be used for arts, community service, education, health care, or the disadvantaged. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from B a and E W Steinhagen Benevolent Trust?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is B a and E W Steinhagen Benevolent Trust's EIN?
B a and E W Steinhagen Benevolent Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6039544. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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