Steele Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Steele Family Foundation is a private foundation in Hobe Sound, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $565,000 in 53 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $42,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$565,000
- Number of grants53
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$42,500
- Assets$12.8 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was up from $487,500 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 | $492,100 | 49 | $10.4 million |
| 2024 | $487,500 | 50 | $10.3 million |
| 2025 | $565,000 | 53 | $12.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Michael C Steele C/O Bessemer Tr 100 Woodbridge Ctr, Drive, Woodbridge, NJ 07095 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 708-9216 |
| What to submit | Applications should be submitted in writing |
What Steele Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 | $98,000 |
| New Mexico | 14 | $89,000 |
| Illinois | 4 | $64,500 |
| Louisiana | 5 | $57,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $42,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $40,000 |
| California | 3 | $37,500 |
| Alabama | 2 | $37,500 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $36,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | Medical | $42,500 |
| Santa Fe Prep | Community wellness | $40,000 |
| Canterbury School | Educational | $30,000 |
| Every Third Saturday | Community wellness | $30,000 |
| Homeboy Industries | Community wellness | $30,000 |
| The Colorectal Cancer Alliance | Medical | $30,000 |
| United Women of Color | Community wellness | $30,000 |
| Cubs Charities Community Fund | Child/youth education and community health and wellness | $27,500 |
| Evans Scholars | Educational | $25,000 |
| Fredonia College Foundation | Educational | $25,000 |
| Firstline Schools | Educational | $23,000 |
| Row Nola | Community wellness | $15,000 |
| Givedirectly Inc | Community wellness | $10,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation | Educational | $10,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | Medical | $10,000 |
| Nantz National Alzheimer Center | Medical | $10,000 |
| Southhampton Fresh Air Home | Medical | $10,000 |
| Youth Empowerment Project | Educational | $10,000 |
| America's Vetdogs | Medical | $7,500 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Educational | $7,500 |
| Be Nola Incorporated | Educational | $7,000 |
| Urban Upbound | Community wellness | $7,000 |
| Ms Foundation for Women | Medical | $6,500 |
| Transgender Resource Center of New Mexico | Educational | $6,500 |
| Jeremiah Program | Public assistance | $6,000 |
| Mod Diaper Dollars | Community wellness | $6,000 |
| One Goal | Educational | $6,000 |
| The Cara Program | Educational | $6,000 |
| Breakthrough Santa Fe | Educational | $5,000 |
| Gerard's House | Educational | $5,000 |
| Growing Up New Mexico | Educational | $5,000 |
| Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation | Medical | $5,000 |
| National Partnership for Women and Families | Community wellness | $5,000 |
| Professional Children's School | Educational | $5,000 |
| Prosperity Now | Community wellness | $5,000 |
| Santa Fe International Literary Festival | Educational | $5,000 |
| Sky Centernew Mexico Suicide Prevention | Medical | $5,000 |
| West Palm Beach Golf Community Trust | Community wellness | $5,000 |
| Dig Deep-Appalachia Water Project | Educational | $3,750 |
| Dig Deep-Navajo Water Project | Community wellness | $3,750 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael C Steele
- Anne L Steele Hale
- Susan Jennings
- Edward L Steele
- Jenna Scanlan
- Brooke Ricketts
Questions people ask
Does Steele Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Steele Family Foundation give?
$565,000 in tax year 2025, across 53 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Steele Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael C Steele (Trustee), Anne L Steele Hale (Trustee), Susan Jennings (Trustee) and Edward L Steele (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Steele Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.