Steen Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 46-1386982
Foundation Overview
Based in Hopkins, MN, Steen Family Foundation has awarded 166 grants totaling $871,705 to organizations in Minnesota, Michigan and 6 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $28,200, with a median award of $2,500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
3 of 16 recipients (19%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
67% of grants are awarded in Minnesota, with additional funding distributed across 7 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Minnesota, funding concentrates in Minneapolis (46%), St Paul (22%), Northfield (12%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 112% growth in annual giving over 9 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (33%). 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 Steen Family Foundation'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Peace Of My Mind | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2025 |
| Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative | $10,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operations | 2025 |
| Bethlehem Lutheran Church Twin Cities | $23,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2025 |
| Boston University | $500 | Boston, MA, US | General Operations | 2025 |
| Community Cloud Forest Conservation | $1,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | To Alleviate Poverty And Protects Forests Through A Holistic Community Based Approach To Community Development And Conservation. | 2025 |
| Every Meal | $6,000 | Roseville, MN, US | General Operations | 2025 |
| Lutheran Partners In Global Ministry Inc (Lpgm) | $12,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2025 |
| Lutheran Social Services Of Mn | $10,000 | St Paul, MN, US | To End Youth Homelessness In Mn. | 2025 |
| Nmsu Foundation | $500 | Las Cruces, NM, US | General Operations | 2025 |
| Reef Discovery Center | $6,000 | Fort Lauderdale, FL, US | General Operations | 2025 |
| Sonoma Bach | $3,500 | Cotati, CA, US | To Support The Arts In Sonoma County. | 2025 |
| Source Song Festival | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2025 |
| St Johns Lutheran Church | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2025 |
| St Olaf College | $4,000 | Northfield, MN, US | Scholarship Fund | 2025 |
| Wartburg College | $7,000 | Waverly, IA, US | General Operations | 2025 |
| Way To Grow | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2025 |
| 2911 International Exchange | $3,500 | Bloomington, MN, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| A Peace Of Mind | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative | $2,500 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Bethlehem Lutheran Church | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Boston University | $250 | Boston, MA, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Community Cloud Forest Conservation | $1,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | To Alleviate Poverty And Protects Forests Through A Holistic Community Based Approach To Community Development And Conservation. | 2024 |
| Every Meal | $1,000 | Roseville, MN, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Lutheran Partners In Global Ministry Inc (Lpgm) | $12,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Lutheran Social Services Of Mn | $5,000 | St Paul, MN, US | To End Youth Homelessness In Mn. | 2024 |
| Reef Discovery Center | $1,000 | Fort Lauderdale, FL, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Sonoma Bach | $1,000 | Cotati, CA, US | To Support The Arts In Sonoma County. | 2024 |
| Source Song Festival | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Spring Hills Church | $14,000 | Fulton, CA, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| St Johns Lutheran Church | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| St Olaf College | $9,000 | Northfield, MN, US | Scholarship Fund | 2024 |
| Wartburg College | $2,000 | Waverly, IA, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Way To Grow | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| 2911 International Exchange | $3,500 | Bloomington, MN, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| A Peace Of Mind | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative | $2,500 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Bethlehem Lutheran Church | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Boston University | $250 | Boston, MA, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Community Cloud Forest Conservation | $1,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | To Alleviate Poverty And Protects Forests Through A Holistic Community Based Approach To Community Development And Conservation. | 2024 |
| Every Meal | $1,000 | Roseville, MN, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Lutheran Partners In Global Ministry Inc (Lpgm) | $12,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Lutheran Social Services Of Mn | $5,000 | St Paul, MN, US | To End Youth Homelessness In Mn. | 2024 |
| Reef Discovery Center | $1,000 | Fort Lauderdale, FL, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Sonoma Bach | $1,000 | Cotati, CA, US | To Support The Arts In Sonoma County. | 2024 |
| Source Song Festival | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Spring Hills Church | $14,000 | Fulton, CA, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| St Johns Lutheran Church | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| St Olaf College | $9,000 | Northfield, MN, US | Scholarship Fund | 2024 |
| Wartburg College | $2,000 | Waverly, IA, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Way To Grow | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| 2911 International Exchange | $3,500 | Bloomington, MN, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| A Peace Of My Mind Inc | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations. | 2023 |
| All Saints Episcopal Church | $1,000 | Fort Lauderdale, FL, US | General Operations. | 2023 |
| Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative | $2,500 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operations. | 2023 |
| Bethlehem Lutheran Church | $16,300 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations. | 2023 |
| Boston University | $250 | Boston, MA, US | General Operations. | 2023 |
| Community Cloud Forest Conservation | $1,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | To Alleviate Poverty And Protects Forests Through A Holistic Community Based Approach To Community Development And Conservation. | 2023 |
| Lutheran Partners In Global Ministry Inc (Lpgm) | $13,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations. | 2023 |
| Lutheran Social Services Of Mn | $5,000 | St Paul, MN, US | To End Youth Homelessness In Mn. | 2023 |
| Source Song Festival | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Spring Hills Church | $4,000 | Fulton, CA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| St Olaf College | $9,000 | Northfield, MN, US | Scholarship Fund. | 2023 |
| Wartburg College | $2,000 | Waverly, IA, US | General Operations. | 2023 |
| 2911 International Exchange | $3,500 | Bloomington, MN, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| A Peace Of My Mind Inc | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations. | 2023 |
| All Saints Episcopal Church | $1,000 | Fort Lauderdale, FL, US | General Operations. | 2023 |
| Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative | $2,500 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operations. | 2023 |
| Bethlehem Lutheran Church | $16,300 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations. | 2023 |
| Boston University | $250 | Boston, MA, US | General Operations. | 2023 |
| Community Cloud Forest Conservation | $1,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | To Alleviate Poverty And Protects Forests Through A Holistic Community Based Approach To Community Development And Conservation. | 2023 |
| Lutheran Partners In Global Ministry Inc (Lpgm) | $13,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations. | 2023 |
| Lutheran Social Services Of Mn | $5,000 | St Paul, MN, US | To End Youth Homelessness In Mn. | 2023 |
| Source Song Festival | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Spring Hills Church | $4,000 | Fulton, CA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| St Olaf College | $9,000 | Northfield, MN, US | Scholarship Fund. | 2023 |
| Wartburg College | $2,000 | Waverly, IA, US | General Operations. | 2023 |
| 2911 International Exchange | $2,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| A Peace Of My Mind Inc | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations. | 2022 |
| Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative | $2,500 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operations. | 2022 |
| Bethlehem Lutheran Church | $26,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations. | 2022 |
| Community Cloud Forest Conservation | $2,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | To Alleviate Poverty And Protects Forests Through A Holistic Community Based Approach To Community Development And Conservation. | 2022 |
| Lutheran Partners In Global Ministry Inc (lpgm) | $11,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations. | 2022 |
| Lutheran Social Services Of Mn | $7,500 | St Paul, MN, US | To End Youth Homelessness In Mn. | 2022 |
| Sonoma State | $1,000 | Rohnert Park, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Source Song Festival | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Spring Hills Church | $4,000 | Fulton, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| St Olaf College | $9,000 | Northfield, MN, US | Scholarship Fund. | 2022 |
| Wartburg College | $2,000 | Waverly, IA, US | General Operations. | 2022 |
| 2911 International Exchange | $2,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| A Peace Of My Mind Inc | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations. | 2022 |
| Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative | $2,500 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operations. | 2022 |
| Bethlehem Lutheran Church | $26,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations. | 2022 |
| Community Cloud Forest Conservation | $2,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | To Alleviate Poverty And Protects Forests Through A Holistic Community Based Approach To Community Development And Conservation. | 2022 |
| Lutheran Partners In Global Ministry Inc (Lpgm) | $11,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations. | 2022 |
| Lutheran Social Services Of Mn | $7,500 | St Paul, MN, US | To End Youth Homelessness In Mn. | 2022 |
| Sonoma State | $1,000 | Rohnert Park, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Source Song Festival | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Spring Hills Church | $4,000 | Fulton, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| St Olaf College | $9,000 | Northfield, MN, US | Scholarship Fund. | 2022 |
| Wartburg College | $2,000 | Waverly, IA, US | General Operations. | 2022 |
| 2911 International Exchange | $2,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| A Peace Of My Mind Inc | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations. | 2022 |
| Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative | $2,500 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operations. | 2022 |
| Bethlehem Lutheran Church | $26,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations. | 2022 |
| Community Cloud Forest Conservation | $2,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | To Alleviate Poverty And Protects Forests Through A Holistic Community Based Approach To Community Development And Conservation. | 2022 |
| Lutheran Partners In Global Ministry Inc (Lpgm) | $11,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations. | 2022 |
| Lutheran Social Services Of Mn | $7,500 | St Paul, MN, US | To End Youth Homelessness In Mn. | 2022 |
| Sonoma State | $1,000 | Rohnert Park, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Source Song Festival | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Spring Hills Church | $4,000 | Fulton, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| St Olaf College | $9,000 | Northfield, MN, US | Scholarship Fund. | 2022 |
| Wartburg College | $2,000 | Waverly, IA, US | General Operations. | 2022 |
| A Peace Of My Mind Inc | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations. | 2021 |
| Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative | $1,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operations. | 2021 |
| Bethlehem Lutheran Church | $28,200 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations. | 2021 |
| Community Cloud Forest Conservation | $1,100 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | To Alleviate Poverty And Protects Forests Through A Holistic Community Based Approach To Community Development And Conservation. | 2021 |
| Edina Education Foundation | $500 | Edina, MN, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Lutheran Partners In Global Ministry Inc (lpgm) | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations. | 2021 |
| Lutheran Social Services Of Mn | $5,000 | St Paul, MN, US | To End Youth Homelessness In Mn. | 2021 |
| St Olaf College | $9,000 | Northfield, MN, US | Scholarship Fund. | 2021 |
| Wartburg College | $2,000 | Waverly, IA, US | General Operations. | 2021 |
| Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative | $1,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operations. | 2020 |
| Bethlehem Lutheran Church | $28,200 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations. | 2020 |
| Community Cloud Forest Conservation | $1,100 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Operations. | 2020 |
| Edina Band Boosters | $1,000 | Edina, MN, US | General Operation. | 2020 |
| Edina Education Foundation | $1,000 | Edina, MN, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Global Horizons Inc | $1,000 | Burnsville, MN, US | General Operations. | 2020 |
| Lutheran Partners In Global Ministry Inc (lpgm) | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations. | 2020 |
| Lutheran Social Services Of Mn | $5,000 | St Paul, MN, US | To End Youth Homelessness In Mn. | 2020 |
| St Olaf College | $9,000 | Northfield, MN, US | Worldwide Outreach And Print Materials. | 2020 |
| Wartburg College | $2,000 | Waverly, IA, US | General Operations. | 2020 |
| Bethlehem Lutheran Church | $17,400 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations. | 2018 |
| Campus Crusade For Christ | $2,000 | Orlando, FL, US | General Operations. | 2018 |
| Community Cloud Forest Conservation | $1,100 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Operations. | 2018 |
| Lutheran Partners In Global Ministry Inc (lpgm) | $10,600 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations. | 2018 |
| St Olaf College | $4,000 | Northfield, MN, US | Worldwide Outreach And Print Materials. | 2018 |
| Urban Homeworks | $2,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | For Conservation And Education. | 2018 |
| Wartburg College | $4,000 | Waverly, IA, US | General Operations. | 2018 |
| Edina Community Foundation | $500 | Edina, MN, US | General Operations. | 2018 |
| Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative | $1,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operations. | 2018 |
| Edina Orchestra Boosters | $500 | Edina, MN, US | General Operations. | 2018 |
| Holden Village | $3,500 | Chelan, WA, US | General Operations. | 2018 |
| Global Horizons | $2,200 | Burnsville, MN, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Edina Give & Go | $100 | Edina, MN, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Kgsa Foundation | $500 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Edina Education Foundation | $805 | Edina, MN, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative | $1,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operations. | 2017 |
| Bethlehem Lutheran Church | $16,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | For Operating Needs Of The Church. | 2017 |
| Campus Crusade For Christ | $2,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Worldwide Outreach And Print Materials. | 2017 |
| Edina Community Foundation | $500 | Edina, MN, US | General Operations. | 2017 |
| Lutheran Partners In Global Ministry Inc (lpgm) | $9,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | For Organizational Operating Needs. | 2017 |
| St Olaf College | $4,000 | Northfield, MN, US | For Scholarship Fund At College. | 2017 |
| Urban Homeworks | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | To Provide Affordable Housing And Urban Neighbors. | 2017 |
| Holden Village | $4,000 | Chelan, WA, US | General Operations. | 2017 |
| Edina Orchestra Boosters | $500 | Edina, MN, US | General Operations. | 2017 |
| Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative | $1,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operations. | 2016 |
| Bethlehem Lutheran Church | $16,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | For Operating Needs Of The Church. | 2016 |
| Campus Crusade For Christ | $2,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Worldwide Outreach And Print Materials. | 2016 |
| Community Cloud Forest Conservation | $3,800 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | For Conservation And Education. | 2016 |
| Lutheran Partners In Global Ministry Inc (lpgm) | $8,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | For Organizational Operating Needs. | 2016 |
| Lutheran Social Service Of Mn | $500 | St Paul, MN, US | To End Youth Homelessness In Mn. | 2016 |
| St Olaf College | $4,000 | Northfield, MN, US | For Scholarship Fund At College. | 2016 |
| Urban Homeworks | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | To Provide Affordable Housing And Urban Neighbors. | 2016 |
| Wartburg College | $2,000 | Waverly, IA, US | For Operating Needs Of The College. | 2016 |
| Westmont College | $500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | To Support International Travel Program | 2016 |
| Edina Community Foundation | $500 | Edina, MN, US | General Operations | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Steen Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 46-1386982 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 913 NINE MILE CV S Hopkins, MN 55343-7781 |
Key People (6)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Steen Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President/ceo | Paul K Steen |
|---|---|
| Vice President/secretary/treasurer | Melissa A Steen |
| Director | Ted Contag |
| Director | Maya Steen |
| Director | Bennett Steen |
Forms 990-PF
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