The Steele-Reese Foundation
Accepts applications
The Steele-Reese Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.1 million in 87 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.1 million
- Number of grants87
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$47.5 million
- New grantees74%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.8 million the year before.
74% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.0 million | 89 | $41.7 million |
| 2023 | $1.8 million | 74 | $46.1 million |
| 2024 | $2.1 million | 87 | $47.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Online Application Only Wwwsteele-Reeseorg, Chicago, IL 60603 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (800) 496-2583, info@idahononprofits.org |
| What to submit | Online application |
| Deadlines | March 1 |
| Restrictions | Funds rural education, rural human services, rural conservation and preservation, rural health and rural arts and humanities. |
What The Steele-Reese Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 34 | $947,000 |
| Montana | 32 | $692,500 |
| Idaho | 17 | $322,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $40,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $30,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County Board of Education | General | $50,000 |
| Lincoln County Schools | General | $50,000 |
| Corbin Independent Schools | General | $50,000 |
| Cumberland County Board of Education | General | $45,000 |
| Casey County Board of Education | General | $40,000 |
| Perry County Board of Education | General | $40,000 |
| Penland School of Craft | General | $40,000 |
| Cumberland County Public Library | General | $40,000 |
| Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky | General | $40,000 |
| Paintsville Independent Schools | General | $40,000 |
| Morgan County Board of Education | General | $40,000 |
| Jackson County Board of Education | General | $37,000 |
| Floyd County Board of Education | General | $36,000 |
| Boyd County Board of Education | General | $34,000 |
| Powell County Board of Education | General | $34,000 |
| Lemhi County Historical Society Inc | General | $30,000 |
| Alliance for Curriculum Enhancement | General | $30,000 |
| Bridgercare | General | $30,000 |
| Waterford Institute Inc | General | $30,000 |
| Montana Pediatrics | General | $30,000 |
| Commonwealth Fund for Ket | General | $30,000 |
| Carter County Board of Education | General | $30,000 |
| Bell County Board of Education | General | $30,000 |
| Stanley School Parents' Association | General | $30,000 |
| Montana History Foundation Inc | General | $28,000 |
| Friends of the Children - Montana | General | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Children -Eastern Montana | General | $25,000 |
| Community School Collaborative | General | $25,000 |
| Domestic and Sexual Violence Services of Carbon County | General | $25,000 |
| Emma's House - Bitterroot Valley Children's Advocacy Center Inc | General | $25,000 |
| Family Service Inc | General | $25,000 |
| The Alliance of Idaho Inc | General | $25,000 |
| Thompson Scholars Foundation | General | $25,000 |
| Mens Second Chance Living | General | $25,000 |
| MCCLR Checking | General | $25,000 |
| Mountain Shadow Association | General | $25,000 |
| Fleming County Public Library | General | $25,000 |
| Wolfe County Board of Education | General | $25,000 |
| Somerset Independent Schools | General | $25,000 |
| Hazard Independent Schools | General | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
- William T Buice
- Charles U Buice
- Judy K Owens
- Linda Tracy
Questions people ask
Does The Steele-Reese Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 1.
How much does The Steele-Reese Foundation give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2024, across 87 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Steele-Reese Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Co-Trustee), William T Buice (Co-Trustee), Charles U Buice (Co-Trustee) and Judy K Owens (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Steele-Reese Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and environment and conservation.