Steen Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Steen Family Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $318,700 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $111,250. 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$318,700
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$111,250
- Assets$7.6 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was up from $268,600 the year before.
24% 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 | $260,200 | 24 | $6.1 million |
| 2024 | $268,600 | 29 | $6.8 million |
| 2025 | $318,700 | 26 | $7.6 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 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 24 | $289,700 |
| Idaho | 1 | $25,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum Inc | General support | $111,250 |
| Small Steps Nurturing Center | General support | $30,000 |
| Sun Valley Film Festival Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| The Association of Former Students of Texas A&m University | Sharon d. Steen scholarship fund | $25,000 |
| Hope Stone Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Chinquapin Preparatory School | General support | $15,000 |
| Heartgift | General support | $15,000 |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science | Education operating | $15,000 |
| Yellowstone Academy | General support | $15,000 |
| Purple Songs Can Fly | General support | $10,000 |
| Dell Children's Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Prelude Music Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation | Gulf trust project fund | $5,000 |
| Amigos for Christ | General support | $4,000 |
| Bear Providing Hope and Help | General support | $3,000 |
| Candlelighters Childhood Family Cancer Alliance | General support | $3,000 |
| Westhoff Volunteer Fire Department | General support | $3,000 |
| Pet Adoptions of Cuero Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Dewitt Medical Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| Hospice of South Texas Inc | General support | $1,600 |
| Ascension Seton Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Cuero Isd Education Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Houston Arboretum & Nature Center | 2025 alfresco gala | $500 |
| The Association of Former Students of Texas A&m University | General support | $500 |
| Dewitt-Lavaca A&m Mothers' Club | General support | $250 |
| First Baptist Church-Cuero | The scholarship fund | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Lias J Steen
- Shannon S Mann
- D Jennings Steen
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?
$318,700 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs Steen Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lias J Steen (President), Shannon S Mann (Vice President) and D Jennings Steen (Secretary & Treasurer).
What does Steen Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and education.