STEER Inc. is a non-denominational Christian global missionary support organization headquartered in Bismarck, North Dakota. Founded in 1957, the organization operates a unique funding model that connects donors, farmers/ranchers, and missionary organizations to advance Christian missionary work worldwide. STEER currently supports 86 member mission organizations and has distributed over $37 million since its inception.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.4M
+7.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.4M
+25.9% YoY
Grant Count
51
+6.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$27K
+18.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
STEER's stated purpose is to advance the work of Jesus Christ on earth by raising money to help existing missionary societies spread the gospel to the ends of the earth in the shortest possible time.
The organization's primary focus area is Christian missionary work globally, with emphasis on supporting missionaries and mission organizations in their efforts to reach people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Grantmaking
STEER operates a distinctive three-way stewardship program that structures its grantmaking:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
STEER supports missionary work globally, with emphasis on reaching all nations. The organization has an international presence, including a branch established in Australia in 1960 (Steer Incorporated Australia).
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2023 Financial Data:
- Total revenues: $2,013,738
- Total expenses: $1,824,369
- Total assets: $6,881,534
- Number of employees: 7
Historical Context:
- 1959: $2,793.94 sent to missions
- 1971-1972: $45,137.02 sent to missions
- Cumulative distribution since founding: Over $37 million
Tax Status:
- 501(c)(3) organization
- EIN: 45-0262160
- IRS ruling year: 1962
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,397,198 | $6,881,534 | $6,400,196 |
| Revenue | $2,514,974 | $2,013,738 | $1,967,390 |
| Expenses | $2,184,632 | $1,824,369 | $1,761,532 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $206,895 | $129,392 | $87,835 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
197 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Current Leadership:
- Beau Bendigo - Executive Director (current)
- Keith Kost - Officer
Historical Leadership:
- Rev. Ed Folden - Founder and first Executive Director (1957)
- Rev. LaRue Goetz - Second Executive Director
- Keith Kost - Third Executive Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRUCE BRUNNER | DIRECTOR (CHAIR) | 1 | — |
| RANDY HAUCK | DIRECTOR (VICE CHAIR) | 1 | — |
| BRUCE SCHAUER | DIRECTOR (SECRETARY) | 1 | — |
| DOUG SCHELHAAS | DIRECTOR (TREASURER) | 1 | — |
| KRIS BOGAR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KURTIS COUNTESS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JUSTIN DECKERT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JERROD MACDONALD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AARON MAHIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAUL MARRS DEC 2102024 | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DONOVAN NELSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRENT PETERSEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JIM SAILER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ARLYN SCHERBENSKE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| IAN ZIMMERMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KEITH KOST TERM 123124 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO | 40 | $110,206 |
| IVAN FRIESEN EFF 111623 | ACTING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $71,555 |
| KARN LAMON | CONTROLLER | 40 | $60,927 |
Contact Information
- Phone: 701-258-4911
- Email: info@steerinc.org
- Website: www.steerinc.org
- Mailing Address: PO Box 1236, Bismarck, ND 58502-1236
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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