Steelcase Foundation
The Steelcase Foundation is a private, corporate foundation established in 1951 and based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Founded by Steelcase Inc., it operates as an independent 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to advancing social justice and equity in the community by increasing access to quality public education and supporting family well-being in the Kent County area.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$7.2M
+2.9% YoY
Grant Count
98
-3.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$73K
+7.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: A community where everyone's brilliance can shine. The foundation acknowledges the inherent brilliance of community and works to ensure that all people can participate, grow, and flourish.
Vision: Connecting resources with people and movements that advance, advocate for, and accelerate progress toward a more just and liberated community.
Grantmaking Focus:
The foundation's grantmaking reflects commitment to:
- Increasing access to quality, public education
- Supporting family well-being and its role in student flourishing
- Driving systemic change across communities
- Quality learning experiences
- Multi-generational support, advocacy, and engagement
- Removal of barriers and systemic impediments
- Arts and culture opportunities that enhance young people's learning, engagement, and sense of belonging
Primary funding areas include Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $249 to $571,657, with an average grant amount documented in recent filings.
Average Grant
amount documented in recent filings.
Grant Types
How to Apply
** Information on formal application procedures is not detailed in available sources. Prospective applicants should contact the foundation directly.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds in:
- Michigan (particularly Kent County and the Grand Rapids area)
- Alabama
- Maryland
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $126,164,413 (as of December 2023)
Annual Giving: $4,530,594 in grants made (2023)
Total Revenues: $2,729,687 (2023)
Total Expenses: $9,331,414 (2023)
Total Liabilities: $7,260,000 (2023)
Investment Income: $193,070 (2023)
Net Gain from Asset Sales: $1,580,574 (2023)
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
159 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Steelcase Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation employs 3 staff members. Key personnel mentioned include Azar Salimzadeh (Head of Trading).
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATE PEW WOLTERS | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT C PEW III | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARY ANNE HUNTING | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ELIZABETH WELCH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CRAIG NIEMANN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ROBERT C PEW | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BRIAN CLOYD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DANIEL WILLIAMS | PRESIDENT | 40 | $211,459 |
| SARA ARMBRUSTER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation released its 2026-2028 grantmaking focus priorities in March 2026, outlining where it plans to invest and the rationale behind those decisions. The foundation maintains an active learning and storytelling platform, regularly publishing updates on grantee work and foundation learnings through its website and social media channels.
Steelcase Foundation awards grant to Free 2 Teach for ...Contact Information
- Address: PO Box 1967, Grand Rapids, MI 49501-1967
- Phone: 616-246-4695
- Website: www.steelcasefoundation.org
- Email: info@steelcasefoundation.org, foundation@steelcase.com
- EIN: 38-6050470
- Tax-Exempt Status: 501(c)(3), tax-exempt since June 1953
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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