Steen Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Steen Family Foundation is a private foundation in Hopkins, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $92,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $23,000. 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$92,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$23,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was up from $84,750 the year before.
19% 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 | $64,050 | 13 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $84,750 | 17 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $92,000 | 16 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Steen 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 Steen Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 10 | $73,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $7,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $6,000 |
| California | 1 | $3,500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem Lutheran Church Twin Cities | General Operations | $23,000 |
| Lutheran Partners in Global Ministry Inc (LPGM) | General Operations | $12,000 |
| Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services of MN | To end youth homelessness in MN. | $10,000 |
| Wartburg College | General Operations | $7,000 |
| Every Meal | General Operations | $6,000 |
| Reef Discovery Center | General Operations | $6,000 |
| A Peace of My Mind | General Operations | $5,000 |
| St Olaf College | Scholarship Fund | $4,000 |
| Sonoma Bach | To support the arts in Sonoma County. | $3,500 |
| Community Cloud Forest Conservation | To alleviate poverty and protects forests through a holistic community based approach to community development and conservation. | $1,500 |
| Source Song Festival | General Operations | $1,000 |
| St Johns Lutheran Church | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Way to Grow | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Boston University | General Operations | $500 |
| NMSU Foundation | General Operations | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul K Steen
- Melissa A Steen
- Ted Contag
- Maya Steen
- Bennett Steen
- Jane Andersen
Questions people ask
Does Steen Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Steen Family Foundation give?
$92,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs Steen Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Paul K Steen (President/CEO), Melissa A Steen (Vice President/Secretary/Treasurer), Ted Contag (Director) and Maya Steen (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Steen Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, housing and homelessness and education.