Steed Foundation
Steed Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Chevy Chase, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $807K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $53K.
Steed Foundation at a glance
In short: Steed Foundation gave $53K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $53,095
- +961.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +700.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,637
- +32.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $806,788
- +0.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Steed Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Duke Univeristy ($50K). Together the top 8 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 9 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2023) to $53K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Duke Univeristy Durham, NC | General Purposes | $50,000 |
| Some Washington, DC | General Purposes | $2,000 |
| Roman Catholic Archdiocese Washington, DC | General Purposes | $250 |
| Jesuits West Washington, DE | General Purposes | $250 |
| Mikva Challenge Chicago, IL | General Purposes | $250 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor Catonsville, MD | General Purposes | $150 |
| Trustees of Reservations Boston, MA | General Purposes | $140 |
| Parkinsons Foundation Miami, FL | General Purposes | $55 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $806,788 | $60,000 | $53,095 | $53,095 | 8 | $53,095 |
| 2023 | $799,883 | — | $6,250 | $5,000 | 1 | $6,250 |
| 2022 | $806,133 | $806,173 | $40 | — | — | $40 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Steed Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carol Steed
Trustee
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Steed
Trustee
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Steed
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Steed Foundation
How much does Steed Foundation give each year?
Steed Foundation gave $53K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
What is Steed Foundation's typical grant size?
Steed Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $250, and its average grant was $6,637, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Steed Foundation give grants?
Steed Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Steed Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Steed Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Steed Foundation's largest grantees?
Steed Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Duke Univeristy ($50,000), Some ($2,000) and Roman Catholic Archdiocese ($250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Steed Foundation?
Steed Foundation reported $807K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $60K.
What is Steed Foundation?
Steed Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Chevy Chase, MD. It holds $807K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Steed Foundation's EIN?
Steed Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1155910. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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