R Scott & Kathryn Steinfort Foundation
The R Scott & Kathryn Steinfort Foundation is a private foundation based in Daniel Island, South Carolina. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving $97,567 through 14 grants to charitable organizations.
R Scott & Kathryn Steinfort Foundation at a glance
In short: R Scott & Kathryn Steinfort Foundation gave $98K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $97,567
- -18.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +250.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,969
- -76.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,269
- Total assets
- $1,707,115
- +4.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (51% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to R Scott & Kathryn Steinfort Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 517 Old Compass Rd, Daniel Isalnd, SC 29492
Phone: (843) 364-1049
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who R Scott & Kathryn Steinfort Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Central IL Veterans Comm ($50K). Together the top 10 received $94K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 27 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in several states. Illinois accounted for 51% and South Carolina for 26%; Colorado accounted for 8%, while New York and Pennsylvania each accounted for 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How R Scott & Kathryn Steinfort Foundation gives
- 14% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2019) to $120K (2024). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $98K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central IL Veterans Comm Lincoln, IL | To provide central Illinois veterans with the tools and support systems to enable everyone to move forward to obtain permanent housing. Provide veterans with holistic services designed to eliminate barriers in obtaining permanent sustainable housing. | $50,000 |
| Folds of Honor Simpsonville, SC | Veterans Assistance | $25,000 |
| Trails and Open Space Coalition Colorado Springs, CO | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Cancer Research Institute New York, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Co Parks and Wildlife Denver, CO | Charitable | $2,500 |
| K-9 Hero Haven Danville, PA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| The Halo Trust Washington, DC | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Dream Court Montgomery, AL | Charitable | $2,037 |
| Humane Society Newark, DE | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Catholic Charities of CO Colorado Springs, CO | Charitable | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,707,115 | $181,156 | $101,554 | $97,567 | 14 | $99,579 | $181,139 | $101,431 |
| 2024 | $1,628,174 | $108,197 | $123,139 | $120,000 | 4 | $121,855 | $106,343 | $94,326 |
| 2023 | $1,643,810 | $72,633 | $84,641 | $80,000 | 2 | $80,000 | $70,173 | $84,711 |
| 2022 | $1,654,045 | $55,589 | $107,841 | $99,900 | 4 | $99,900 | $51,209 | $85,144 |
| 2021 | $1,702,944 | $102,047 | $116,961 | $100,000 | 3 | $100,000 | $72,664 | $93,825 |
| 2020 | $1,710,583 | $1,799,504 | $92,706 | $90,000 | 3 | — | $27,970 | $41,207 |
| 2019 | $3,785 | $14,481 | $56,105 | $55,000 | 2 | — | $323 | $956 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, R Scott & Kathryn Steinfort Foundation reported a distributable amount of $101K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants included support for veterans’ housing and assistance, conservation, cancer research, retired service dogs, and adaptive sports.
Among its grantees, Trails and Open Space Coalition says it advocates for conserving and preserving parks, trails, and open spaces in the Southern Front Range. Cancer Research Institute describes its work as advancing cancer immunotherapy through scientific discovery and global collaboration. K-9 Hero Haven says it rescues retired military and law enforcement service dogs, and Dream Court says it provides adaptive tennis for people with physical, developmental, or intellectual disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $97,567. Grants ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median grant of $2,268.
The largest grants included $50,000 to Central IL Veterans Comm for support systems and services intended to help Central Illinois veterans obtain permanent housing, and $25,000 to Folds of Honor for veterans assistance. Other listed grants included $3,000 to Trails and Open Space Coalition, $2,500 each to Cancer Research Institute, CO Parks and Wildlife, K-9 Hero Haven, and The HALO Trust, and $2,037 to Dream Court.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kathryn A Steinfort, R Dirk Steinfort, and E Race Steinfort as directors.
R Scott & Kathryn Steinfort Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
E. Race Steinfort
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn A. Steinfort
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
R. Dirk Steinfort
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about R Scott & Kathryn Steinfort Foundation
How much does R Scott & Kathryn Steinfort Foundation give each year?
R Scott & Kathryn Steinfort Foundation gave $98K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $120K across 4 grants.
What is R Scott & Kathryn Steinfort Foundation's typical grant size?
R Scott & Kathryn Steinfort Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,269, and its average grant was $6,969, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does R Scott & Kathryn Steinfort Foundation give grants?
R Scott & Kathryn Steinfort Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were South Carolina (26%) and Colorado (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Colorado Springs, CO (2 grants).
Does R Scott & Kathryn Steinfort Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on R Scott & Kathryn Steinfort Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (12 grants).
Who are R Scott & Kathryn Steinfort Foundation's largest grantees?
R Scott & Kathryn Steinfort Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Central IL Veterans Comm ($50,000), Folds of Honor ($25,000) and Trails and Open Space Coalition ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is R Scott & Kathryn Steinfort Foundation?
R Scott & Kathryn Steinfort Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $100K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $101K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does R Scott & Kathryn Steinfort Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants included support for veterans’ housing and assistance, conservation, cancer research, retired service dogs, and adaptive sports. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from R Scott & Kathryn Steinfort Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is R Scott & Kathryn Steinfort Foundation's EIN?
R Scott & Kathryn Steinfort Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2453533. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does R Scott & Kathryn Steinfort Foundation 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 19, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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