Steans Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-3486843 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$41.3M
Organizations funded2
Typical grant$19,374,344
Total assets$440.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $19,374,344 and $21,919,908.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants- See Attached List | Various, IL | General support | $21,919,908 |
| Nlis Fillmore Center | Various, IL | General support | $19,374,344 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $41,294,252 | 2 |
| 2023 | $25,563,771 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349100446
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3486843
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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