Gregg W & Denise E Steinhafel Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gregg W & Denise E Steinhafel Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wayzata, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $361,000 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$361,000
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$8.1 million
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2025 was up from $287,500 the year before.
4% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $347,500 | 32 | $6.7 million |
| 2024 | $287,500 | 31 | $7.4 million |
| 2025 | $361,000 | 27 | $8.1 million |
How to apply
Gregg W & Denise E Steinhafel Family 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 Gregg W & Denise E Steinhafel Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 14 | $176,000 |
| California | 5 | $60,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $35,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $30,000 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young Life | General fund | $40,000 |
| Turning Point USA | General fund | $35,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | General fund | $25,000 |
| Wheaton College | General fund | $25,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers | General fund | $20,000 |
| Center of the American Experiment | General fund | $15,000 |
| Upper Midwest Law Center | General fund | $15,000 |
| Minnesota Business Foundation | General fund | $15,000 |
| Legacy Christian Academy | General fund | $11,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | General fund | $10,000 |
| Carroll University | General fund | $10,000 |
| Crime Prevention Fund | General fund | $10,000 |
| Dunwoody College of Technology | General fund | $10,000 |
| Interfaith Outreach | General fund | $10,000 |
| Jr League of Minneapolis | General fund | $10,000 |
| Judicial Watch | General fund | $10,000 |
| Just in Time for Foster Youth | General fund | $10,000 |
| Light Church | General fund | $10,000 |
| Minneapolis Crisis Nursery | General fund | $10,000 |
| Mises Institute | General fund | $10,000 |
| Riley Gaines Co Leadership Institute | General fund | $10,000 |
| Santa Fe Christian School | General fund | $10,000 |
| Treehouse | General fund | $10,000 |
| MCCL | General fund | $5,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| St Ann School | General fund | $5,000 |
| The Langdon Inc | General fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David J Steinhafel
- Denise E Steinhafel
- Gregg W Steinhafel
- Kelly M Sun
- Kevin M Steinhafel
Questions people ask
Does Gregg W & Denise E Steinhafel Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gregg W & Denise E Steinhafel Family Foundation give?
$361,000 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Gregg W & Denise E Steinhafel Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David J Steinhafel (Director), Denise E Steinhafel (Vice-President), Gregg W Steinhafel (President) and Kelly M Sun (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Gregg W & Denise E Steinhafel Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and human services.