Steele Foundation
Steele Foundation is a private foundation, based in EVANSTON, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $669K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $30K. Net investment income was $19K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$669K
-2.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$30K
-76.9% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
-76.9% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Steele Foundation reported a distributable amount of $52K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Steele Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Steele Foundation is a private foundation, based in EVANSTON, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $669K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $30K. Net investment income was $19K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $669,227 | $686,469 | $772,722 |
| Revenue | $17,777 | $48,729 | $52,927 |
| Expenses | $35,019 | $134,982 | $64,894 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $33,765 | $133,676 | $63,415 |
| Net Investment Income | $18,513 | $45,181 | $45,323 |
| Distributable Amount | $52,325 | $52,352 | $56,388 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Beyond the Baby Blues ($25,000), Youth Job Center ($5,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BEYOND THE BABY BLUES EVANSTON, IL | EDUCATIONAL | $25,000 |
| YOUTH JOB CENTER EVANSTON, IL | EDUCATIONAL | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RALPH SEGALL | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Steele Foundation?
As of 2024, Steele Foundation holds $669K in total assets with $18K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $30K in 2024.
Where does Steele Foundation operate?
Steele Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois.
What size grants does Steele Foundation award?
In 2024, Steele Foundation awarded 2 grants totaling $30K — an average of about $15K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Steele Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Steele Foundation reported a distributable amount of $52K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Steele Foundation's EIN?
Steele Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3512880. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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