The Van Steen Foundation
The Van Steen Foundation is a private foundation based in Ossining, New York. Its most recent filing on record is for 2020, and no filings have been made since; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Van Steen Foundation at a glance
In short: The Van Steen Foundation gave $6K across 34 grants in 2020 (avg $165.618), mostly in New York. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $5,631
- Grants made (2020)
- 34
- Average grant
- $166
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $48,174
- Primary geography
- New York (88% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Van Steen Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 78 South Highland Ave, Ossining, NY 10562
Phone: (914) 251-1115
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Van Steen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Hudson Valley Art Association ($700). Together the top 10 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2020, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 4% to recipients in Connecticut, and 2% each to recipients in California, Hawaii, and Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 34 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson Valley Art Association Pine Plains, NY | Operational | $700 |
| Virtuous Collective of the Greater Ossining Ossining, NY | Operational | $500 |
| Brieant Youth Alliance Ossining, NY | Operational | $250 |
| Clearview School Briarcliff Manor, NY | Operational | $250 |
| Hobart & William Smith College Geneva, NY | Operational | $250 |
| Ossining Food Pantry Ossining, NY | Operational | $250 |
| Pace University White Plains, NY | Operational | $250 |
| Westchester Collaborative Theater Ossining, NY | Operational | $250 |
| Feeding Westchester Elmsford, NY | Operational | $250 |
| Camp Sloane Lakeville, CT | Operational | $205 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $48,174 | $5,009 | $5,851 | $5,631 | 34 | $5,009 | $94 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Van Steen Foundation reported a distributable amount of $94 for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Ossining Food Pantry describes its mission as feeding people who are hungry and providing food assistance to families in need. Feeding Westchester says it leads hunger-action programs and mobilizes resources to eradicate hunger in Westchester County. The Sing Sing Prison Museum describes its work as sharing stories of incarceration and encouraging action toward a more just society.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation made 34 grants totaling $5,631. Grant amounts ranged from $26 to $700, with a median of $100. The largest grant was $700 to Hudson Valley Art Association for operational purposes. Other grants included $500 to Virtuous Collective of the Greater Ossining and $250 each to Brieant Youth Alliance, Clearview School, Hobart & William Smith College, Ossining Food Pantry, Pace University, Westchester Collaborative Theater, and Feeding Westchester, all for operational purposes.
Other 2020 recipients included Camp Sloane, which received $205. The organization describes its work as providing experiences that promote growth, leadership, and character development in a multicultural outdoor environment.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
John C Van Steen was listed as a director on the 2020 filing.
The Van Steen Foundation is led by John C. Van Steen, Director on the 2020 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
John C. Van Steen
Director
New on the 2020 filing
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 Van Steen Foundation
How much does The Van Steen Foundation give each year?
The Van Steen Foundation gave $6K across 34 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Van Steen Foundation's typical grant size?
The Van Steen Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $100, and its average grant was $166, across 34 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Van Steen Foundation give grants?
The Van Steen Foundation gives mostly in New York: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ossining, NY (14 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Briarcliff Manor, NY (2 grants) and San Francisco, CA (2 grants).
Does The Van Steen Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Van Steen Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (34 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Van Steen Foundation's largest grantees?
The Van Steen Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Hudson Valley Art Association ($700), Virtuous Collective of the Greater Ossining ($500) and Brieant Youth Alliance ($250), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How large is The Van Steen Foundation?
The Van Steen Foundation reported $48K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $5K.
What does The Van Steen Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Ossining Food Pantry describes its mission as feeding people who are hungry and providing food assistance to families in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Van Steen Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Van Steen Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Van Steen Foundation reported a distributable amount of $94 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Van Steen Foundation's EIN?
The Van Steen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0075550. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Does The Van Steen Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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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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