Steffen Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in WILDOMAR, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 27 grants totaling $108K. Net investment income was $32K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.3M
+14.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$108K
+9.7% YoY
Grant Count
27
+58.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
-31.0% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Steffen Foundation reported a distributable amount of $54K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Steffen Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Steffen Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in WILDOMAR, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 27 grants totaling $108K. Net investment income was $32K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,306,600 | $1,138,332 | $985,579 |
| Revenue | $270,504 | $256,125 | $239,000 |
| Expenses | $109,934 | $103,372 | $67,834 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $109,696 | $103,372 | $67,834 |
| Net Investment Income | $31,504 | $17,125 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $54,288 | $46,610 | $39,143 |
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
77 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Cornerstone Community Church ($50,000), Generations Church ($10,000), 100 Women Who Care ($6,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Community Church Wildomar, CA | Religious | $50,000 |
| Center For Life Change Temecula, CA | Health & Welfare | $150 |
| 100 Women Who Care Temecula, CA | Community Betterment | $6,000 |
| Michelle's Place Breast Cancer Reso Temecula, CA | Health | $4,578 |
| Hospice of the Valley Granada Hills, CA | Health and Welfare | $223 |
| Jacob's House Temecula, CA | Health | $410 |
| Milvet Murrieta, CA | Health & welfare | $40 |
| Good Samaritan Community Food Pantr Temecula, CA | Community welfare | $75 |
| Rolling for a Cause Temecula, CA | Welfare | $190 |
| Treasure Box Angels Temecula, CA | Health | $200 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dirk Steffen | Pres & Sec | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Steffen Foundation?
Steffen Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in WILDOMAR, CA. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Steffen Foundation?
As of 2024, Steffen Foundation holds $1.3M in total assets with $271K in annual revenue. It awarded 27 grants totaling $108K in 2024.
Where does Steffen Foundation operate?
Steffen Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, California.
What size grants does Steffen Foundation award?
In 2024, Steffen Foundation awarded 27 grants totaling $108K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Steffen Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Steffen Foundation reported a distributable amount of $54K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Steffen Foundation's EIN?
Steffen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4314090. 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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