The Steele Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Steele Family Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Barbara, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $290,000 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$290,000
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was down from $324,250 the year before.
13% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $324,250 | 52 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $290,000 | 40 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
The Steele Family Foundation 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.
What The Steele Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 20 | $99,500 |
| Virginia | 10 | $98,000 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $60,000 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marymount University | Marymount is a private comprehensive catholic universitylocated in arlington, va, just outside washington, dc. | $50,000 |
| Somos Amigos Medical Missions | Theatre production company nurturing artists | $20,000 |
| University of Canterbury | University of caterbury is a public university in christchurch new zealand | $20,000 |
| Bhutan Foundation | Cultural preservation, environmental, good governance | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Santa Barbara | Preventing hunger and homelessness by advancing self-sufficiency | $10,000 |
| Ensemble Theatre | Presents new plays and innovative interpretations of classic works | $10,000 |
| Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes | Promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities | $10,000 |
| World Women Work | Worldwomenwork is a non-profit fundraising initiative dedicated to promoting conservation and awareness for endangered species around the world. | $10,000 |
| Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry Inc | Encounter christ to transform individuals, families and community | $10,000 |
| Ahead With Horses | Provide unique, motivating and effective therapy, education to disabled/disadvantaged | $5,000 |
| Ben's Ranch | Give teens with mental health challenges ways to improve their lives | $5,000 |
| Capitol Hill Arts Workshop | Building community through arts | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Walls | Providing free, volunteer medical care for the most vulnerable of santa barbara county, when and where they are in need, including in times of disaster. | $5,000 |
| Earth Sangha | Propagation of local native plants | $5,000 |
| FR Virgil Cordano Center | Provide a place of welcome and support for the human and spiritual well-being for our sisters and brothers in need. | $5,000 |
| Grace Fisher Foundation Fund | Committed to making kids of all abilities get to express themselves creatively | $5,000 |
| Heal the Ocean | Committed to ending ocean pollution | $5,000 |
| Hospice Foundation of Santa Barbara | Since 1974 hospice of santa barbara, inc. Has been providing compassionate care and support to those impacted with serious illness and the bereaved in our community. | $5,000 |
| Ignatian Volunteer Corps | Provides men and women the opportunity to serve the needy | $5,000 |
| Mapworks Learning | This youth-driven initiative builds online communities between american and ukrainian youth that channel wartime experiences into positive action for ukranians | $5,000 |
| Music Academy of the West | Mental health center providing psychological counseling and supportive services | $5,000 |
| Rainforest Trust | Rainforest trust saves endangered wildlife and protects our planet by creating rainforest reserves through partnerships, community engagement and donor support. | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Botanic Garden | Protect and restore santa barbara channel | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Maritime Museum | The mission of the santa barbara museum of art is to integrate art into the lives of people. | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Art | Providing end of life care with extraordinary kindness. | $5,000 |
| Sarah House | Transforms lives of youth by providing counseling, shelter, support | $5,000 |
| Second Story | Empower people to share for a more resilient, equitable, and joyful world by publishing stories, analysis, and tools | $5,000 |
| Showers of Blessing | Provide medical and dental care | $5,000 |
| The Cecilia Fund | Preserve natural resource and agricultural land | $5,000 |
| Transition House | Academy for boys from low-income communities | $5,000 |
| Wildlife Center of Virginia | The wildlife center of virginiais a hospital for native wild animals, teaching the world to care about, and care for, wildlife and the environment | $5,000 |
| Cultivate Charlottesville | Cultivate charlottesville engages youth and community in building an equitable, sustainable food system through garden-based experiential learning, growing and sharing healthy food, amplifying community leaders, and advocating for food justice | $5,000 |
| Wildrock | Wildrock's mission is to promote nature play for health and happiness. | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Sanctuary Centers | Provide clients with powerful, comprehensive, transformative mental health care. | $5,000 |
| Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food and Agriculture | Create a more equitable and sustainable local food system in the washington, dc area | $3,000 |
| Santa Barbara Channelkeeper | Build empathetic, inclusive and resilient communities | $2,500 |
| Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network | Rescues, rehabilitates, and releases birds, reptiles, amphibians, and terrestrial mammals in santa barbara and ventura counties while educating the public about living in harmony with wildlife | $2,500 |
| The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County | Assist veterans and families of the fallen | $2,500 |
| Easy Lift Transportation | Easy lift's mission is to fulfill our community's need for specialized transportation to allow individuals and organizations access to essential programs and services. | $2,500 |
| Organic Soup Kitchen | A community that prepares students for the world ahead. | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ronald W Steele
- Mary J Steele
Questions people ask
Does The Steele Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Steele Family Foundation give?
$290,000 in tax year 2024, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Steele Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ronald W Steele (Director) and Mary J Steele (Director).
What does The Steele Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.