Steen Family Foundation
Steen Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Houston, Texas, with tax-exempt status since June 2014. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization classified under the NTEE category of Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations.
Key facts about Steen Family Foundation
- EIN
- 46-1637465
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $318,700
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- Average grant
- $12,258
- Median grant
- $4,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (6 of 25, 2025)
- Total assets
- $6,337,966
- Primary geography
- Texas (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The foundation maintains no published application form, stated funding cycle, or deadline. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Steen Family Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Steen Family Foundation's 26 itemized 2025 grants were Texas (91%) and Idaho (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (8 grants), Cuero, TX (5 grants), Austin, TX (3 grants) and College Station, TX (2 grants). 85% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Is Steen Family Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 25 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 76% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% 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 (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.3M
+7.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$319K
+18.7% YoY
Grant Count
26
-10.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
+32.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Steen Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $349K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not maintain a published mission statement. Grantmaking is diversified across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education. Additional funding areas include human services and other charitable purposes.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$5,000
Average Grant
amount: approximately $13,000
Review Cycle
. It operates as a closely held family foundation without formal open application procedures.
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation demonstrates highly focused geographic giving concentrated in Texas, with particular emphasis on Houston and surrounding areas. Idaho also receives funding.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 26 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (FY 2025)
- Total assets: $6,337,966
- Total revenue: $816,879
- Net income: $437,643
Revenue Sources (FY 2025)
- Contributions received: $335,000 (41.0%)
- Dividends: $134,266 (16.4%)
- Sales of assets: $347,545 (42.5%)
- Interest revenue: $68 (0.0%)
Expenses (FY 2025)
- Charitable disbursements: $318,700 (84.0%)
- Other expenses: $60,536 (16.0%)
- Total expenses: $379,236
Asset Composition
- Investments: 98% of assets ($6,114,893)
- Cash & equivalents: 2%
- Total liabilities: $0
Funding Trajectory The foundation has demonstrated 28% growth in giving over the past three years, indicating stable and gradually increasing funding capacity.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,337,966 | $5,900,323 | $5,492,107 |
| Revenue | $816,879 | $733,412 | $757,153 |
| Expenses | $379,236 | $325,196 | $295,468 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $318,700 | $268,600 | $260,200 |
| Net Investment Income | $431,463 | $412,516 | $116,885 |
| Distributable Amount | $348,710 | $317,919 | $268,289 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 22, 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 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
120 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include The Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum Inc ($111,250), Small Steps Nurturing Center ($30,000), The Association of Former Students of Texas A&M University ($25,500 across 2 grants).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE CHISHOLM TRAIL HERITAGE MUSEUM INC Cuero, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $111,250 |
| SMALL STEPS NURTURING CENTER Houston, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| SUN VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL INC Sun Valley, ID | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| THE ASSOCIATION OF FORMER STUDENTS OF TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY College Station, TX | SHARON D. STEEN SCHOLARSHIP FUND | $25,000 |
| HOPE STONE INC Houston, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| CHINQUAPIN PREPARATORY SCHOOL Highlands, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| HEARTGIFT Austin, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE Houston, TX | EDUCATION OPERATING | $15,000 |
| YELLOWSTONE ACADEMY Houston, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| PURPLE SONGS CAN FLY Houston, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is governed by three family members who serve without compensation:
- Lias J. Steen — President
- D. Jennings Steen — Secretary & Treasurer
- Shannon S. Mann — Vice President
Steen Family Foundation is led by Lias J. Steen, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lias J. Steen
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
D. Jennings Steen
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shannon S. Mann
Vice President
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Shannon S. Manning (2020–2021) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Steen Family Foundation fund?
The foundation does not maintain a published mission statement. Grantmaking is diversified across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education. Additional funding areas include human services and other charitable purposes.
How do I apply for a grant from Steen Family Foundation?
The foundation maintains no published application form, stated funding cycle, or deadline. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Steen Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation demonstrates highly focused geographic giving concentrated in Texas, with particular emphasis on Houston and surrounding areas. Idaho also receives funding.
What size grants does Steen Family Foundation award?
In 2025, Steen Family Foundation awarded 26 grants totaling $319K — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Steen Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Steen Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $349K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Steen Family Foundation's EIN?
Steen Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1637465. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.