Steuart Foundation Inc
Steuart Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Its 2025 filing reports 13 grants totaling $199,995, all listed with an unrestricted purpose, to organizations in several states and the District of Columbia.
Steuart Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Steuart Foundation Inc gave $200K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), top state Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $199,995
- +16.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- -18.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,384
- +43.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,292
- -45.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Steuart Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Elizabeth S Kret as the contact. It lists no application form or materials, no deadlines, and no restrictions on awards. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Elizabeth S Kret
Mailing address: 5454 Wisconsin Ave Ste 700, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Phone: (301) 951-2700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Steuart Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mission of Sight ($93K). Together the top 10 received $196K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 64 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 46% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 32% to the District of Columbia, 10% to New York, 4% to Washington state, and 3% to Maryland. The grants listed also include recipients in Virginia, North Carolina, and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How Steuart Foundation Inc gives
- 77% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 37% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2020) to $200K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mission of Sight Marion, OH | Unrestricted | $92,564 |
| Bishop John T Walker School of Boys Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $27,500 |
| Wilderness Leadership Learning Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| American Friends of Jamaica New York, NY | Unrestricted | $20,681 |
| Annie Wright Schools Tacoma, WA | Unrestricted | $8,250 |
| The David Wagga Hunt Foundation Davidsonville, MD | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| St Albans School Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Atlas Performing Arts Center Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| First Flight High School Kill Devil Hills, NC | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,292 | $195,878 | $200,277 | $199,995 | 13 | $199,995 | $369 |
| 2024 | $9,691 | $166,297 | $172,308 | $172,030 | 16 | $172,030 | $625 |
| 2023 | $15,702 | $115,000 | $104,235 | $104,158 | 12 | $104,158 | $508 |
| 2022 | $4,937 | $145,000 | $145,874 | $145,800 | 11 | $145,800 | $265 |
| 2021 | $5,811 | $61,510 | $57,105 | $57,010 | 12 | $57,010 | $178 |
| 2020 | $1,406 | $10,000 | $12,500 | $12,500 | 3 | — | $131 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Steuart Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $369 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, American Friends of Jamaica describes its mission as supporting charitable organizations and social initiatives in Jamaica to improve lives through education, healthcare, and economics. Annie Wright Schools says its community cultivates learners to become well-educated, creative, and responsible citizens. Atlas Performing Arts Center describes itself as a creative space for artists and audiences and says it supports an equitable home for artists representing its diverse community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $199,995 through 13 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $92,564, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants included $92,564 to Mission of Sight in Marion, Ohio; $27,500 to Bishop John T Walker School of Boys in Washington, DC; $25,000 to Wilderness Leadership Learning in Washington, DC; and $20,681 to American Friends of Jamaica in New York, New York. All are listed as unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Elizabeth Steuart Kret as Chair of the Board; Hugh Steuart as President; Holly Steuart Richardson as Vice President; Katherine Steuart, Leonard Steuart III, Frank Steuart, and Morgan Kret as Directors; Michael B Goheen as Treasurer; and Celeste Sims as Secretary.
Steuart Foundation Inc is led by Hugh Steuart, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Hugh Steuart
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Steuart Kret
Chair of Board
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Steuart
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Steuart
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leonard Steuart III
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Morgan Kret
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Celeste Sims
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Holly Steuart Richardson
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael B Goheen
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mary P Steuart (2020–2023) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Steuart Foundation Inc
How much does Steuart Foundation Inc give each year?
Steuart Foundation Inc gave $200K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $172K across 16 grants.
What is Steuart Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Steuart Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $15,384, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Steuart Foundation Inc give grants?
Steuart Foundation Inc's top state is Ohio, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (32%) and New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (5 grants).
Does Steuart Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Steuart Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Steuart Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Steuart Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Mission of Sight ($92,564), Bishop John T Walker School of Boys ($27,500) and Wilderness Leadership Learning ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Steuart Foundation Inc?
Steuart Foundation Inc reported $5K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $200K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $369 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Steuart Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Steuart Foundation Inc?
The filing lists Elizabeth S Kret as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Steuart Foundation Inc's EIN?
Steuart Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6018699. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 23, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 22, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Steuart Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/steuart-foundation-inc-morg_701cb8099f1c4601bbf44528b23e3dfb
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