Steelcase Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Steelcase Foundation is a private foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.8 million in 98 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $506,026. 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$7.8 million
- Number of grants98
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$506,026
- Assets$129 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was up from $7.7 million the year before.
40% 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 | $7.7 million | 102 | $126 million |
| 2024 | $7.8 million | 98 | $129 million |
How to apply
Steelcase 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Steelcase Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 78 | $5.4 million |
| Delaware | 1 | $506,026 |
| Alabama | 6 | $368,407 |
| Texas | 2 | $324,717 |
| Illinois | 1 | $212,901 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $200,000 |
| New York | 1 | $80,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $35,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $30,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | Program support | $506,026 |
| Heart of West Michigan United Way | Program support | $450,000 |
| Grand Valley State University | Program support | $250,000 |
| Grand Rapids Whitewater | Program support | $250,000 |
| Yourcause LLC | Program support | $249,717 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital | Program support | $212,901 |
| Grand Rapids Art Museum | Program support | $200,000 |
| Leading Educators | Program support | $200,000 |
| Grand Rapids Community Foundation | Program support | $155,000 |
| Grand Rapids Symphony | Program support | $150,000 |
| Women's Resource Center | Program support | $149,587 |
| Diatribe Inc | Program support | $130,000 |
| United Methodist Community House | Program support | $125,000 |
| Health Net of West Michigan | Program support | $110,500 |
| Realism Is Loyalty | Program support | $105,000 |
| Kent School Services Network | Program support | $105,000 |
| Iccf Community Homes | Program support | $100,600 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Grand Rapids | Program support | $100,250 |
| Kconnect | Program support | $100,000 |
| STEM Greenhouse | Program support | $100,000 |
| Aya Youth Collective | Program support | $100,000 |
| Refugee Education Center | Program support | $100,000 |
| Grand Rapids Children's Museum | Program support | $100,000 |
| Grand Rapids Public Museum | Program support | $100,000 |
| Catholic Charities West Michigan | Program support | $100,000 |
| Cook Museum of Natural Science | Program support | $91,045 |
| Michigan State University | Program support | $87,463 |
| Grand Rapids African American Museum | Program support | $86,000 |
| The Leadership Academy | Program support | $80,000 |
| Baxter Community Center | Program support | $80,000 |
| YMCA | Program support | $80,000 |
| Camp Blodgett | Program support | $75,000 |
| Grand Rapids Civic Theatre | Program support | $75,000 |
| Michigan Association of United Way | Program support | $75,000 |
| Family Promise of West Michigan | Program support | $75,000 |
| Safe Haven Ministries Inc | Program support | $75,000 |
| West Michigan Hispanic Chamber | Program support | $75,000 |
| The Source | Program support | $75,000 |
| The Other Way Ministries | Program support | $65,000 |
| Disability Advocates of Kent County | Program support | $60,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kate Pew Wolters
- Robert C Pew III
- Mary Anne Hunting
- Elizabeth Welch
- Craig Niemann
- Robert C Pew
- Brian Cloyd
- Daniel Williams
- Sara Armbruster
Questions people ask
Does Steelcase Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Steelcase Foundation give?
$7.8 million in tax year 2024, across 98 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Steelcase Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kate Pew Wolters (Board Chair), Robert C Pew III (Trustee), Mary Anne Hunting (Trustee) and Elizabeth Welch (Trustee) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Steelcase Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and human services.