William & Lynda Steere Foundation
Preselected recipients only
William & Lynda Steere Foundation is a private foundation in Westport, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $960,530 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$960,530
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$14.1 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.6 million the year before.
23% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.6 million | 24 | $12.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 30 | $13.7 million |
| 2025 | $960,530 | 22 | $14.1 million |
How to apply
William & Lynda Steere 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 William & Lynda Steere Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $415,000 |
| Florida | 10 | $291,530 |
| California | 2 | $200,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $13,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Botanical Garden | budget | $250,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum | budget | $150,000 |
| Naples Philharmonic | budget | $100,000 |
| Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy | budget | $100,000 |
| Lee Health Foundation | budget | $100,000 |
| Hoover Institution | budget | $100,000 |
| Habitat For Humanity | budget | $15,000 |
| Special Equestrian | budget | $15,000 |
| Rockin Christmas Fund | budget | $15,000 |
| Latino Action Foundation | budget | $15,000 |
| Florida Gulf Coast UnivWGCU | budget | $10,000 |
| Crimson Tide Foundation | budget | $10,000 |
| Marine Corps Heritage Fund | budget | $10,000 |
| The Hundred Year Association of New York | budget | $10,000 |
| Williams Syndrome Association | budget | $10,000 |
| Friends of Zanmi Beni | budget | $10,000 |
| The Family Tree of Life Center | budget | $9,400 |
| Nicklaus Children's Hospital Foundation | budget | $9,130 |
| Fairchild Botanical Garden | budget | $8,000 |
| St Josephs Indian School | budget | $6,000 |
| United Hospital Fund | budget | $5,000 |
| National Legal and Policy Center | budget | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elwood B Davis
- William C Steere
- Lynda Steere
Questions people ask
Does William & Lynda Steere Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does William & Lynda Steere Foundation give?
$960,530 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs William & Lynda Steere Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Elwood B Davis (Trustee), William C Steere (Trustee) and Lynda Steere (Trustee).
What does William & Lynda Steere Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and health.