The Steere House Foundation
The mission of the Steere House Foundation ("the foundation") is to serve the restorative and long-term care needs of adults through steere house nursing & rehabilitation center by encouraging and facilitating philanthropic generosity.
The Steere House Foundation at a glance
In short: The Steere House Foundation gave $2.3M across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $2.3M), mostly in Rhode Island. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $2,318,332
- +1215.2% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $2,318,332
- +1215.2% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $2,318,332
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Steere House Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Steere House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center ($2.3M).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Steere House Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1267% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $170K (2020) to $2.3M (2023). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Steere House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Providence, RI | Support of Operations and Contribution of Net Assets | $2,318,332 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $161,210 | $2,421,204 | $2,318,332 | 1 | $124,305 |
| 2022 | $2,495,813 | $260,482 | $276,213 | $176,275 | 1 | $230,763 |
| 2021 | $3,363,778 | $449,682 | $519,949 | $369,257 | 1 | $409,510 |
| 2020 | $3,298,754 | $87,218 | $282,261 | $169,536 | 1 | $60,407 |
About The Steere House Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Steere House Foundation is a public charity focused on Health, based in Providence, RI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2.3M. Net investment income was $124K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Steere House Foundation is led by Linda Cannistra, Board President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Linda Cannistra
Board President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Segal
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chelsie Higgins
Director of Finance
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol C. McMahon
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Steere Nobles
Board Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Norma J. Owens
Board Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Astphan
Board Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Julie H. Richard (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Dianne Bourget (2020–2021) — Director of Finance
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Steere House Foundation
How much does The Steere House Foundation give each year?
The Steere House Foundation gave $2.3M across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $176K across 1 grant.
What is The Steere House Foundation?
The Steere House Foundation is a public charity focused on Health, based in Providence, RI.
Where does The Steere House Foundation operate?
The Steere House Foundation has awarded grants in Rhode Island.
What is The Steere House Foundation's EIN?
The Steere House Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-0518885. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 2, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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