The Steelman Family Foundation
The Steelman Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Rio Verde, AZ. IRS filing data is available for 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $44K in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 4 grants totaling $54K.
The Steelman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Steelman Family Foundation gave $54K across 4 grants in 2020 (avg $13K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $53,827
- Grants made (2020)
- 4
- Average grant
- $13,457
- Median grant
- $11,015
- Total assets
- $44,094
- Primary geography
- Washington (57% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Steelman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was The Jennings Family ($31K). Together the top 4 received $54K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 4 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Jennings Family Gig Harbor, WA | Assistance for Disabilities | $30,500 |
| The Triplett Family Portland, OR | Assistance for Disabilities | $20,000 |
| The Hoak Family Rolla, MO | Assistance for Disabilities | $2,030 |
| The Casatanon Family Chandler, AZ | Assistance for Disabilities | $1,297 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $44,094 | $39,853 | $88,570 | $53,827 | 4 | $1,475 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Steelman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Steelman Family Foundation is led by Rene K. Steelman, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Rene K. Steelman
President
New on the 2020 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tony D. Steelman
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 The Steelman Family Foundation
How much does The Steelman Family Foundation give each year?
The Steelman Family Foundation gave $54K across 4 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Steelman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Steelman Family Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $11,015, and its average grant was $13,457, across 4 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Steelman Family Foundation give grants?
The Steelman Family Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oregon (37%).
Does The Steelman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Steelman Family Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assistance for Disabilities" (4 grants).
How large is The Steelman Family Foundation?
The Steelman Family Foundation reported $44K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $40K.
How much is The Steelman Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Steelman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Steelman Family Foundation's EIN?
The Steelman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0865387. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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