The Steele Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Steele Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Phoenix, Arizona. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.7 million in 34 grants; the typical grant was $12,250 and the largest $2.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.7 million
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$12,250
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$93.8 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.6 million the year before.
46% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.6 million | 31 | $89.7 million |
| 2024 | $3.7 million | 34 | $93.8 million |
How to apply
The Steele Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Steele Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 29 | $3.6 million |
| New York | 2 | $95,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona Foundation | DCI lab renovation, DC Research, & PANDA | $2.0 million |
| Barrow Neurological Foundation | DC/PG Fellowship Endowment | $500,000 |
| Arizona Jewish Historical Society | Hilton Holocaust Edu Center and General Support | $262,500 |
| Literacy Connects | Reading Seed Program at Prince & Summit | $110,000 |
| Childsplay | Storybook Preview Performances | $105,000 |
| ASU Foundation | Daniel Cracchiolo Chair in Constitutional Law | $100,000 |
| Teach for America | General Support | $90,000 |
| College Vista Preparatory Inc | Books, shelving, seating | $75,000 |
| Camp Catanese | General Support | $70,000 |
| Mesa Arts Center Foundation | Project Literacy | $50,000 |
| Liberty Wildlife | General Support | $40,000 |
| Rosie's House A Music Academy | General Support | $35,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Christmas Angel Program | $27,000 |
| Ballet Arizona | General Support | $25,000 |
| Children's Museum of Phoenix | General Support | $25,000 |
| Tucson Symphony | General Support | $25,000 |
| Two Pups Wellness Fund | General Support | $12,500 |
| Brophy College Preparatory | Summer Camp Vista Scholars | $12,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $9,822 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $9,796 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $9,462 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $8,676 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $8,450 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,416 |
| Camp Stone Scholarship Fund | Scholarship Fund | $5,000 |
| Sharsheret | General Support | $5,000 |
| Shalhevet High School | Trip Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Cardozo School of Law | General Support | $5,000 |
| The Challenge foundation | General Support | $5,000 |
| Jewish Free Loan Association | General Support | $5,000 |
| The Gentry Foundation | Sponsorship for Diagnostic Evaluation | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,399 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,368 |
| Education Forward Arizona | Scholarship Funding | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marianne Cracchiolo Mago
- Andy Abraham
- Andy Cracchiolo
- Jeff Fishman
Questions people ask
Does The Steele Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Steele Foundation Inc give?
$3.7 million in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $12,250.
Who runs The Steele Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Marianne Cracchiolo Mago (President), Andy Abraham (Secretary), Andy Cracchiolo (Director) and Jeff Fishman (Director).
What does The Steele Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.