Steel Dynamics Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Steel Dynamics Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.0 million in 21 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.0 million
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$11.4 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2024 was up from $600,000 the year before.
37% of its 2024 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 | $600,000 | 15 | $12.7 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 21 | $11.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ms Polly Workman 7575 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (260) 969-3500 |
| What to submit | Complete eligibility application on foundation website at www.steeldynamicsfoundation.org. |
| Restrictions | Recipients must be a qualified exempt organization under irc section 501(c)(3) in communities in which steel dynamics, inc and its subsidiaries have employees. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Steel Dynamics Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 18 | $2.3 million |
| Tennessee | 1 | $100,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trine University | College of health professions | $1.0 million |
| Trine University | New engineering wing | $300,000 |
| Fort Wayne Zoo | Bamboo adventure | $200,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | New busses | $150,000 |
| Junior Achievement | Ja next/ legacy park | $100,000 |
| National Ornamental Metal Museum | Spark expansion campaign | $100,000 |
| Trine University | Scholarships | $85,000 |
| Arts United | Actor's house & green room | $62,500 |
| Turnstone | Sustainability for the future | $60,000 |
| Fort Wayne Philharmonic | Patriotic pops concert series | $50,000 |
| NE Indiana Fund | Regional competitiveness | $50,000 |
| Science Central | Fire sprinkler and fire panel | $50,000 |
| Fort Wayne Museum of Art | Signature exhibition | $40,000 |
| Grace College | Lilly center for lakes & streams | $40,000 |
| Matthew 25 Health & Dental | General support | $40,000 |
| Questa Foundation for Education | Scholarships-STEM talent | $40,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Youth mentoring program | $30,000 |
| Marshall University Foundation Inc | General funding | $25,000 |
| National Kidney Foundation | Golf classic and gator classic | $25,000 |
| Scan | Program support | $25,000 |
| Human Services Center | Youth programs | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Theresa E Wagler
- Richard A Poinsatte
- Mark D Millett
- James Marcuccilli
Questions people ask
Does Steel Dynamics Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Steel Dynamics Foundation Inc give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Steel Dynamics Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Theresa E Wagler (President/Se), Richard A Poinsatte (Fnd Admin/Tr), Mark D Millett (Director) and James Marcuccilli (Director).
What does Steel Dynamics Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and science and research.