Leota Steed Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Leota Steed Foundation is a private foundation in Wichita Falls, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $261,735 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $85,000. 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$261,735
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$85,000
- Assets$6.4 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was down from $266,667 the year before.
17% 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 | $266,667 | 21 | $5.6 million |
| 2024 | $261,735 | 23 | $6.4 million |
How to apply
Leota Steed 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 Leota Steed Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 23 | $261,735 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Wichita Falls | Operations | $85,000 |
| United Regional Foundation | Operations | $50,000 |
| Hands to Hands | Operations | $15,000 |
| Faith Mission | Operations | $10,000 |
| The Kitchen | Operations | $10,000 |
| Christ Academy | Operations | $6,735 |
| Children's Aid Society of West Texas | Operations | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army of WF | Operations | $5,000 |
| Arc of Wichita County | Operations | $5,000 |
| Big Borhters Big Sisters | Operations | $5,000 |
| Boys Scouts | Operations | $5,000 |
| Camp Fire North Texas | Operations | $5,000 |
| Casa of Red River | Operations | $5,000 |
| Community Healthcare Center | Operations | $5,000 |
| First Step Wichita Falls Inc | Operations | $5,000 |
| Hospice of Wichita Falls | Operations | $5,000 |
| Msu President's Excellance Circle | Operations | $5,000 |
| North Texas Rehab Center | Operations | $5,000 |
| Patsys House Children's Advocacy Center | Operations | $5,000 |
| Rathgeber Hospitality House | Operations | $5,000 |
| Southside Youth Senter | Operations | $5,000 |
| Straight Street | Operations | $5,000 |
| Wichita Falls Area Food Bank | Operations | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marilyn Steed Stafford
- Robert W Goff Jr
- Donald J Hupp
- Kimberly Miller
Questions people ask
Does Leota Steed Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Leota Steed Foundation give?
$261,735 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Leota Steed Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Marilyn Steed Stafford (President/Trustee), Robert W Goff Jr (Vice President/Trustee), Donald J Hupp (Sec/Treas/Trustee) and Kimberly Miller (Trustee).
What does Leota Steed Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and health.