Steffens Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Steffens Foundation is a private foundation in Pullman, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.6 million in 46 grants; the typical grant was $23,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$1.6 million
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$23,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.6 million the year before.
16% 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 | $1.6 million | 50 | $6.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 46 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
Steffens 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 Steffens Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 3 | $427,000 |
| Washington | 13 | $392,000 |
| Idaho | 6 | $211,000 |
| New York | 4 | $155,000 |
| Colorado | 7 | $130,000 |
| California | 5 | $80,000 |
| Kansas | 2 | $75,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cross Catholic Outreach | General Operating | $200,000 |
| Cross International | General Operating | $127,000 |
| Cross International | Emergency Relief Fund | $100,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General Operating | $75,000 |
| Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery | General Operating | $75,000 |
| Walla Walla Community College Foundation | General Operating | $60,000 |
| Alternatives to Violence | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Lewis Clark Valley | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Eastern Washington | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Fort Hays State University | Science and Math Summer Camps | $50,000 |
| Idaho Food Bank | General Operating | $50,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | General Operating | $50,000 |
| National Immigrant Justice Center | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Snake River Community Clinic | General Operating | $40,000 |
| Wild Animal Sanctuary | General Operating | $30,000 |
| Community Action Center Pullman | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Dominican Sisters of Peace | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Earth's Table | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Forward Steps | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Palouse Discovery Science Center | General Operating | $25,000 |
| San Felipe Del Rio | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Washington State University Foundation | General Operating | $21,000 |
| Boulder Preparatory High School | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General Operating | $20,000 |
| University of Idaho Foundation | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Workshops for Warriors | General Operating | $20,000 |
| World Food Program | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Edify | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Covenant House | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Washington | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Intercambio de Communidades | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Kuumba Smart Vision | General Operating | $10,000 |
| National Council on Aging | General Operating | $10,000 |
| San Felipe Del Rio | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Semper Fi & America's Fund | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Sister Carmen Community Center | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Sweet Dream in a Bag | General Operating | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary S Schweitzer
- Stephanie L Schweitzer
- Edmund A Schweitzer
- Paul A Schweitzer
Questions people ask
Does Steffens Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Steffens Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2024, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $23,000.
Who runs Steffens Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mary S Schweitzer (President), Stephanie L Schweitzer (Vice President), Edmund A Schweitzer (Secretary) and Paul A Schweitzer (Treasurer).
What does Steffens Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, faith communities and human services.