Steffens Foundation

PULLMAN, WA EIN: 20-2420941 Website

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.

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

-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.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

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

No application process information available in verified sources.

How to Apply

Ready to take the next step with Steffens Foundation?

Assess fit for your org Draft an LOI Find open RFPs

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

Washington
Colorado
Idaho

Grant Distribution by State

Washington $2.6M (43%)

Florida $780K (13%)

New York $530K (9%)

Idaho $511K (8%)

Colorado $475K (8%)

Kansas $422K (7%)

California $337K (5%)

Illinois $175K (3%)

+8 more states

States

California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Iowa Idaho Illinois Kansas Maryland Michigan Minnesota New York South Dakota Texas Virginia Washington

Cities

ArlingtonBaltimoreBethesdaBoca RatonBoulderBroomfieldChamberlainChicagoColfaxEast LansingGranbyGreat BendHarlanHaysKeensburgLafayetteLewistonLittletonMarynollMeridian

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

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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

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

222 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Cross Catholic Outreach ($200,000), Cross International ($127,000), Cross International ($100,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Alternatives to Violence Moscow, ID	General Operating	$50,000
Boulder Preparatory High School Boulder, CO	General Operating	$20,000
Boys & Girls Clubs of Lewis Clark Valley Lewiston, ID	General Operating	$50,000
Catholic Charities of Eastern Washington Spokane, WA	General Operating	$50,000
Catholic Relief Services Harlan, IA	General Operating	$20,000
Community Action Center Pullman Pullman, WA	General Operating	$25,000
Covenant House New York, NY	General Operating	$10,000
Cross Catholic Outreach Boca Raton, FL	General Operating	$200,000
Cross International Pompano Beach, FL	Emergency Relief Fund	$100,000
Cross International Pompano Beach, FL	General Operating	$127,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 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

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 48 grants in 2024 • Total giving: $1,580,000 • Typical award range: $1,000–$250,000 **Recent Grants (2024):** • Cross Catholic Outreach: $200,000 (General Operating) • Cross International: $127,000 (General Operating) • Cross International: $100,000 (Emergency Relief Fund) • Additional 45 grants totaling approximately $1,150,000 **Application Process:** No application process information available in verified sources.

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.