Steen Family Foundation

EIN 46-1386982 · MN · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$4.5K Funds in MN, IA, FL +4
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Steen Family Foundation based in MN paid 16 grants totaling $92K to 16 organizations across 7 states. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $23K, with a median of $4.5K. Its largest recipients included Bethlehem Lutheran Church Twin Cities, Lutheran Partners in Global Ministry Inc (LPGM), and Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$985,340
Giving (latest yr)
$92,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
16
Median grant
$4.5K
Recipients
16
States reached
7
Officers/trustees
6
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Bethlehem Lutheran Church Twin Cities$23,000
  • Lutheran Partners in Global Ministry Inc (LPGM)$12,000
  • Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative$10,000
  • Lutheran Social Services of MN$10,000
  • Wartburg College$7,000

Where grants went

  • Minnesota$73,000 · 10 grants
  • Iowa$7,000 · 1 grant
  • Florida$6,000 · 1 grant
  • California$3,500 · 1 grant
  • Michigan$1,500 · 1 grant
  • New Mexico$500 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (16)

Bethlehem Lutheran Church Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN
General Operations
$23,000
Lutheran Partners in Global Ministry Inc (LPGM)
Minneapolis, MN
General Operations
$12,000
Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative
St Paul, MN
General Operations
$10,000
Lutheran Social Services of MN
St Paul, MN
To end youth homelessness in MN.
$10,000
Wartburg College
Waverly, IA
General Operations
$7,000
Every Meal
Roseville, MN
General Operations
$6,000
Reef Discovery Center
Fort Lauderdale, FL
General Operations
$6,000
A Peace of My Mind
Minneapolis, MN
General Operations
$5,000
St Olaf College
Northfield, MN
Scholarship Fund
$4,000
Sonoma Bach
Cotati, CA
To support the arts in Sonoma County.
$3,500
Community Cloud Forest Conservation
Grand Rapids, MI
To alleviate poverty and protects forests through a holistic community based approach to community development and conservation.
$1,500
Way to Grow
Minneapolis, MN
General Operations
$1,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Steen Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Steen Family Foundation reported 16 itemized grants totaling $92K. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $23K (median $4.5K).

Recent recipients include Bethlehem Lutheran Church Twin Cities, Lutheran Partners in Global Ministry Inc (LPGM), Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative, among 16 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Steen Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Minnesota, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Steen Family Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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