Steffens Foundation
Steffens Foundation is a private foundation established in 2005, based in Pullman, Washington. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees and focuses on philanthropic grantmaking across multiple sectors.
Key facts about Steffens Foundation
- EIN
- 20-2420941
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,580,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 46
- Average grant
- $34,348
- Median grant
- $23,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (5 of 43, 2024)
- Total assets
- $4,051,792
- Primary geography
- Florida (27% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- No application process information available in verified sources. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 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 Steffens Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Steffens Foundation's 46 itemized 2024 grants were Florida (27%), Washington (25%) and Idaho (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pullman, WA (6 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Spokane, WA (3 grants) and Boulder, CO (3 grants). 96% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Is Steffens Foundation open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 43 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $38K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 84% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 641% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). 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 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.1M
-20.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.6M
-4.0% YoY
Grant Count
46
-8.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$34K
+4.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Steffens Foundation reported a distributable amount of $246K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds:
- General operating support
- Science and math summer camps
- Guatemalan home construction and water wells
- CCASL endowment for the Shaw Connection Project
- Education
- Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking
- Human services
- COVID-19 relief and disaster preparedness
- Christian nonprofits and churches, including church repairs
Grantmaking
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Washington
- Colorado
- Idaho
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 46 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2024:
- Total assets: $4,051,792
- Total giving: $1,580,000
- Total revenues: $603,102
- Total expenses: $1,632,618
- Investment income and dividends: $166,997
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $436,105
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,051,792 | $5,099,781 | $4,949,956 |
| Revenue | $603,102 | $1,868,732 | $511,263 |
| Expenses | $1,632,618 | $1,732,310 | $1,143,655 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,580,000 | $1,645,000 | $1,079,333 |
| Net Investment Income | $565,101 | $2,120,359 | $462,412 |
| Distributable Amount | $246,334 | $258,098 | $347,526 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
232 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Cross International ($227,000 across 2 grants), Cross Catholic Outreach ($200,000), Doctors Without Borders ($95,000 across 2 grants).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cross Catholic Outreach Boca Raton, FL | General Operating | $200,000 |
| Cross International Pompano Beach, FL | General Operating | $127,000 |
| Cross International Pompano Beach, FL | Emergency Relief Fund | $100,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | General Operating | $75,000 |
| Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery Spokane, WA | General Operating | $75,000 |
| Walla Walla Community College Foundation Walla Walla, WA | General Operating | $60,000 |
| Alternatives to Violence Moscow, ID | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Lewis Clark Valley Lewiston, ID | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Eastern Washington Spokane, WA | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Fort Hays State University Hays, KS | Science and Math Summer Camps | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary S Schweitzer | President | 1 | — |
| Stephanie L Schweitzer | Vice President | 0.1 | — |
| Edmund A Schweitzer | Secretary | 0.1 | — |
| Paul A Schweitzer | Treasurer | 0.1 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: PO Box 455, Pullman, WA 99163-0455
- Telephone: 312-557-3212
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Steffens Foundation fund?
The foundation primarily funds: • General operating support • Science and math summer camps • Guatemalan home construction and water wells • CCASL endowment for the Shaw Connection Project • Education • Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking • Human services • COVID-19 relief and disaster preparedness • Christian nonprofits and churches, including church repairs
How do I apply for a grant from Steffens Foundation?
No application process information available in verified sources. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Steffens Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Washington • Colorado • Idaho
What size grants does Steffens Foundation award?
In 2024, Steffens Foundation awarded 46 grants totaling $1.6M — an average of about $34K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Steffens Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Steffens Foundation reported a distributable amount of $246K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Steffens Foundation's EIN?
Steffens Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2420941. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.