Steel Dynamics Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 26-3012038

Foundation Overview

Based in Fort Wayne, IN, Steel Dynamics Foundation Inc has awarded 212 grants totaling $15,048,718 to organizations in Indiana, Pennsylvania and 5 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $10,000 to $1,000,000, with a median award of $40,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$15,048,718
Total Assets
$11,398,214
Median Grant (all grants)
$40,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
21
Median Grant
$50,000
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 19%

4 of 21 recipients (19%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Indiana

85% of all grants are concentrated in Indiana, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Indiana, funding concentrates in Fort Wayne (80%), Angola (12%), Columbia City (4%).

Funding Trajectory
+176%

Strong 176% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 4 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (59%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Steel Dynamics Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Arts United $62,500 Fort Wayne, IN, US Actor's House & Green Room 2024
Big Brothers Big Sisters $30,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Youth Mentoring Program 2024
Boys And Girls Club $150,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US New Busses 2024
Fort Wayne Museum Of Art $40,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Signature Exhibition 2024
Fort Wayne Philharmonic $50,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Patriotic Pops Concert Series 2024
Fort Wayne Zoo $200,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Bamboo Adventure 2024
Grace College $40,000 Winona Lake, IN, US Lilly Center For Lakes & Streams 2024
Human Services Center $20,000 New Castle, PA, US Youth Programs 2024
Junior Achievement $100,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Ja Next/ Legacy Park 2024
Marshall University Foundation Inc $25,000 Huntington, WV, US General Funding 2024
Matthew 25 Health & Dental $40,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US General Support 2024
National Kidney Foundation $25,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Golf Classic And Gator Classic 2024
National Ornamental Metal Museum $100,000 Memphis, TN, US Spark Expansion Campaign 2024
Ne Indiana Fund $50,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Regional Competitiveness 2024
Questa Foundation For Education $40,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Scholarships-stem Talent 2024
Scan $25,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Program Support 2024
Science Central $50,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Fire Sprinkler And Fire Panel 2024
Trine University $300,000 Angola, IN, US New Engineering Wing 2024
Trine University $85,000 Angola, IN, US Scholarships 2024
Trine University $1,000,000 Angola, IN, US College Of Health Professions 2024
Turnstone $60,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Sustainability For The Future 2024
Big Brothers Big Sisters $30,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Youth Mentoring Program 2023
Boys And Girls Club $150,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US New Busses 2023
Fort Wayne Philharmonic $50,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Patriotic Pops Concert Series 2023
Grace College $40,000 Winona Lake, IN, US Lilly Center For Lakes & Streams 2023
Marshall University Foundation Inc $25,000 Huntington, WV, US General Funding 2023
Matthew 25 Health & Dental $40,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US General Support 2023
National Kidney Foundation $25,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Golf Classic And Gator Classic 2023
Questa Foundation For Education $40,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Scholarships-stem Talent 2023
Scan $25,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Program Support 2023
Science Central $50,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Fire Sprinkler And Fire Panel 2023
Trine University $300,000 Angola, IN, US New Engineering Wing 2023
Trine University $85,000 Angola, IN, US Scholarships 2023
Trine University $1,000,000 Angola, IN, US College Of Health Professions 2023
Turnstone $60,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Sustainability For The Future 2023
University Of St Francis $115,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Scholarhips 2023
Big Brothers Big Sisters $10,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Youth Mentoring Program 2022
Boys And Girls Club $100,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Capital Expansion- Club House 2022
Center For Whitley County Youth $20,000 Columbia City, IN, US Program Support 2022
Fort Wayne Museum Of Art $30,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Signature Exhibition Program 2022
Fort Wayne Philharmonic $50,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Patriotic Pops Concert Series 2022
Grace College $40,000 Winona Lake, IN, US Lilly Center For Lakes & Streams 2022
Human Services Center Corp $20,000 Turtle Creek, PA, US Support For Youth Programs 2022
Junior Achievement $150,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Finance Park/ Biztown 2022
Marshall University Foundation Inc $25,000 Huntington, WV, US General Funding 2022
Matthew 25 Health & Dental $40,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US General Support 2022
Mississippi State University $12,500 Mississippi State, MS, US Autism Clinic 2022
National Kidney Foundation $25,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Golf Classic And Gator Classic 2022
Questa Foundation For Education $40,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Scholarships-stem Talent 2022
Smith Academy For Excellence $100,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Scholarships 2022
Trine University $300,000 Angola, IN, US New Engineering Wing 2022
Trine University $78,906 Angola, IN, US Scholarships 2022
Turnstone $60,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Sustainability For The Future 2022
World Baseball Academy $80,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Phase 2 2022
Big Brothers Big Sisters $10,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Youth Mentoring Program 2022
Boys And Girls Club $100,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Capital Expansion- Club House 2022
Center For Whitley County Youth $20,000 Columbia City, IN, US Program Support 2022
Fort Wayne Museum Of Art $30,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Signature Exhibition Program 2022
Fort Wayne Philharmonic $50,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Patriotic Pops Concert Series 2022
Grace College $40,000 Winona Lake, IN, US Lilly Center For Lakes & Streams 2022
Human Services Center Corp $20,000 Turtle Creek, PA, US Support For Youth Programs 2022
Junior Achievement $150,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Finance Park/ Biztown 2022
Marshall University Foundation Inc $25,000 Huntington, WV, US General Funding 2022
Matthew 25 Health & Dental $40,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US General Support 2022
Mississippi State University $12,500 Mississippi State, MS, US Autism Clinic 2022
National Kidney Foundation $25,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Golf Classic And Gator Classic 2022
Questa Foundation For Education $40,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Scholarships-stem Talent 2022
Smith Academy For Excellence $100,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Scholarships 2022
Trine University $300,000 Angola, IN, US New Engineering Wing 2022
Trine University $78,906 Angola, IN, US Scholarships 2022
Turnstone $60,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Sustainability For The Future 2022
World Baseball Academy $80,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Phase 2 2022
Big Brothers Big Sisters $10,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Youth Mentoring Program 2022
Boys And Girls Club $100,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Capital Expansion- Club House 2022
Center For Whitley County Youth $20,000 Columbia City, IN, US Program Support 2022
Fort Wayne Museum Of Art $30,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Signature Exhibition Program 2022
Fort Wayne Philharmonic $50,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Patriotic Pops Concert Series 2022
Grace College $40,000 Winona Lake, IN, US Lilly Center For Lakes & Streams 2022
Human Services Center Corp $20,000 Turtle Creek, PA, US Support For Youth Programs 2022
Junior Achievement $150,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Finance Park/ Biztown 2022
Marshall University Foundation Inc $25,000 Huntington, WV, US General Funding 2022
Matthew 25 Health & Dental $40,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US General Support 2022
Mississippi State University $12,500 Mississippi State, MS, US Autism Clinic 2022
National Kidney Foundation $25,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Golf Classic And Gator Classic 2022
Questa Foundation For Education $40,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Scholarships-stem Talent 2022
Smith Academy For Excellence $100,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Scholarships 2022
Trine University $300,000 Angola, IN, US New Engineering Wing 2022
Trine University $78,906 Angola, IN, US Scholarships 2022
Turnstone $60,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Sustainability For The Future 2022
World Baseball Academy $80,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Phase 2 2022
American Red Cross $125,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US New Bloodmobile 2021
Big Brothers Big Sisters $10,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Youth Mentoring Program 2021
Boys And Girls Club $100,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Capital Expansion- Club House 2021
Center For Whitley County Youth $20,000 Columbia City, IN, US Program Support 2021
Fort Wayne Museum Of Art $30,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Signature Exhibition Program 2021
Fort Wayne Philharmonic $50,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Patriotic Pops Concert Series 2021
Human Services Center Corp $20,000 Turtle Creek, PA, US Support For Youth Programs 2021
Ivy Tech Foundation $40,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Ne Stem Endowment 2021
Junior Achievement $150,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Finance Park/ Biztown 2021
Marshall University Foundation Inc $25,000 Huntington, WV, US General Funding 2021
Matthew 25 Health & Dental $30,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US General Support 2021
Mississippi State University $12,500 Mississippi State, MS, US Autism Clinic 2021
National Kidney Foundation $25,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Golf Classic And Gator Classic 2021
Questa Foundation For Education $35,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Scholarships-stem Talent 2021
Rescue Mission $100,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US New Facility Construction 2021
Scan Inc $15,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Family Preservation Program 2021
Trine University $300,000 Angola, IN, US New Engineering Wing 2021
Trine University $80,000 Angola, IN, US Scholarships 2021
Turnstone $60,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Sustainability For The Future 2021
University Of St Francis $65,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Scholarhips 2021
World Baseball Academy $50,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Phase 2 2021
American Red Cross $125,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US New Bloodmobile 2020
Anthony Wayne Area Council- Bsa $30,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Steam Center 2020
Big Brothers Big Sisters $10,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Youth Mentoring Program 2020
Boys And Girls Club $100,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Capital Expansion- Club House 2020
Center For Whitley County Youth $20,000 Columbia City, IN, US Program Support 2020
Fort Wayne Museum Of Art $30,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Signature Exhibition Program 2020
Fort Wayne Philharmonic $100,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Comprehensive Campaign 2020
Fort Wayne Philharmonic $50,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Patriotic Pops Concert Series 2020
Human Services Center Corp $20,000 Turtle Creek, PA, US Support For Youth Programs 2020
Ivy Tech Foundation $40,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Ne Stem Endowment 2020
Junior Achievement $150,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Finance Park/ Biztown 2020
Matthew 25 Health & Dental $30,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US General Support 2020
Mississippi State University $25,000 Mississippi State, MS, US Autism Clinic 2020
National Kidney Foundation $25,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Golf Classic And Gator Classic 2020
Questa Foundation For Education $35,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Scholarships-stem Talent 2020
Rescue Mission $100,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US New Facility Construction 2020
Scan Inc $15,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Family Preservation Program 2020
Trine University $250,000 Angola, IN, US Ice Arena 2020
Trine University $155,000 Angola, IN, US Scholarships 2020
Trine University $300,000 Angola, IN, US New Engineering Wing 2020
Turnstone $60,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Sustainability For The Future 2020
University Of St Francis $90,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Scholarhips 2020
World Baseball Academy $50,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Phase 2 2020
Anthony Wayne Area Council- Bsa $40,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Steam Center 2018
Big Brothers Big Sisters $10,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Program Support 2018
Boys And Girls Club $20,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Program Support 2018
Boys And Girls Club $100,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Capital Expansion- Club House 2018
Center For Whitley County Youth $20,000 Columbia City, IN, US Program Support 2018
Fort Wayne Museum Of Art $30,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Traveling Exhibits Program 2018
Fort Wayne Philharmonic $50,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Patriotic Pops Concert Series 2018
Grace College $37,500 Winona Lake, IN, US Lilly Center For Lakes & Streams 2018
Human Services Center Corp $15,000 Turtle Creek, PA, US Support For Youth Programs 2018
Ivy Tech Foundation $40,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Ne Stem Endowment 2018
Junior Achievement $30,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Finance Park 2018
Junior Achievement $150,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Finance Park/ Biztown 2018
Marshall University Foundation Inc $25,000 Huntington, WV, US General Funding 2018
Matthew 25 Health & Dental $30,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US General Support 2018
National Kidney Foundation $25,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US General Funding 2018
Northeast Indiana Burn Council Inc $20,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US General Support 2018
Northeast Indiana Fund $50,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Economic Development 2018
Northeast Indiana Fund $50,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Vision 2030 Program 2018
Palmer Home For Children $25,000 Columbus, MS, US General Funding 2018
Questa Foundation For Education $35,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Scholarships-stem Talent 2018
Scan Inc $15,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Family Preservation 2018
Smith Academy For Excellence $25,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Expansion Project 2018
Trine University $75,000 Angola, IN, US Scholarships 2018
Trine University $250,000 Angola, IN, US Ice Arena 2018
Turnstone $100,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Expansion Project 2018
University Of St Francis $105,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Scholarhips 2018
Western Va Foundation $50,000 Roanoke, VA, US General Funding 2018
Arts United $10,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US General Funding 2017
Big Brothers Big Sisters $10,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Program Support 2017
Boys And Girls Club $20,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Program Support 2017
Center For Whitley County Youth $20,000 Columbia City, IN, US Project Lead The Way 2017
Fort Wayne Museum Of Art $30,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US National Network Traveling Exhibit 2017
Fort Wayne Philharmonic $50,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Patriotic Pops Concert Series 2017
Human Services Center Corp $15,000 Turtle Creek, PA, US Support For Youth Programs 2017
Ivy Tech Foundation $40,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Ne Stem Endowment 2017
Junior Achievement $30,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Finance Park 2017
Marshall University Foundation Inc $25,000 Huntington, WV, US General Funding 2017
Matthew 25 $30,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Health & Dental 2017
Matthew 25 $33,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Health & Dental 2017
Mississippi State University Founda $50,000 Mississippi State, MS, US Autism Clinic 2017
National Kidney Foundation $25,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US General Funding 2017
Northeast Indiana Burn Council Inc $20,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Operational Support 2017
Northeast Indiana Fund $100,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Economic Development 2017
Palmer Home For Children $25,000 Columbus, MS, US General Funding 2017
Questa Foundation For Education $35,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Scholarships-stem Talent 2017
Scan Inc $15,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Family Restoration & Renovation 2017
Trine University $55,000 Angola, IN, US Scholarships 2017
Trine University $500,000 Angola, IN, US Scholarships 2017
Turnstone $100,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Expansion Project 2017
University Of St Francis $100,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Capital Spirit Campaign; Scholarhips 2017
Western Va Foundation $50,000 Roanoke, VA, US General Funding 2017
World Baseball Academy $100,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US General Funding 2017
Youth For Christ $10,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Primetime Center 2017
Arts United $10,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US General Funding 2016
Big Brothers Big Sisters $30,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Program Support 2016
Boys And Girls Club $20,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Program Support 2016
Community Foundation Of Greater Fw $100,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Lily Grant Match 2016
Fort Wayne Museum Of Art $30,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US National Network Traveling Exhibit 2016
Fort Wayne Philharmonic $50,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Patriotic Pops Concert Series 2016
Human Services Center Corp $15,000 Turtle Creek, PA, US Support For Youth Programs 2016
Junior Achievement $30,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Finance Park 2016
Kids Unlimited $10,000 Sylvania, OH, US General Funding 2016
Marshall University Foundation Inc $25,000 Huntington, WV, US General Funding 2016
Matthew 25 $30,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Health & Dental 2016
National Kidney Foundation $25,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US General Funding 2016
Northeast Indiana Burn Council Inc $20,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Operational Support 2016
Palmer Home For Children $25,000 Columbus, MS, US General Funding 2016
Questa Foundation For Education $35,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Scholarships 2016
Scan Inc $25,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Family Restoration & Renovation 2016
Scan Inc $15,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Family Restoration & Renovation 2016
Trine University $65,000 Angola, IN, US Scholarships 2016
Turnstone $100,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Expansion Project 2016
University Of St Francis $82,500 Fort Wayne, IN, US Capital Spirit Campaign; Scholarhips 2016
Voices Of Unity Choir $25,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US World Games Trip 2016
World Baseball Academy $50,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US General Funding 2016
Ymca Of Dekalb County Inc $50,000 Auburn, IN, US Capital Campaign 2016
Ymca Of Greater Fort Wayne $26,500 Fort Wayne, IN, US Outdoor Aquatics Center 2016
Youth For Christ $10,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Primetime Center 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Steel Dynamics Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 26-3012038
Website http://www.steeldynamicsfoundation.org
Address 7575 W JEFFERSON BLVD Fort Wayne, IN 46804-4131

Key People (4)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Steel Dynamics Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President/se Theresa E Wagler
Fnd Admin/tr Richard A Poinsatte
Director Mark D Millett
Director James Marcuccilli

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.