Steel Dynamics Foundation Inc
Historical FunderFort Wayne, Indiana · EIN 26-3012038 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $40,000 and $100,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MS POLLY WORKMAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 7575 W JEFFERSON BLVD, FORT WAYNE IN 46804 |
| Phone | 2609693500 |
| Form and materials | COMPLETE ELIGIBILITY APPLICATION ON FOUNDATION WEBSITE AT WWW.STEELDYNAMICSFOUNDATION.ORG. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | RECIPIENTS MUST BE A QUALIFIED EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER IRC SECTION 501(C)(3) IN COMMUNITIES IN WHICH STEEL DYNAMICS, INC AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES HAVE EMPLOYEES. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
14% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trine University | Angola, IN | College of health professions | $1,000,000 |
| Trine University | Angola, IN | New engineering wing | $300,000 |
| Fort Wayne Zoo | Fort Wayne, IN | Bamboo adventure | $200,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Fort Wayne, IN | New busses | $150,000 |
| Junior Achievement | Fort Wayne, IN | Ja next/ legacy park | $100,000 |
| National Ornamental Metal Museum | Memphis, TN | Spark expansion campaign | $100,000 |
| Trine University | Angola, IN | Scholarships | $85,000 |
| Arts United | Fort Wayne, IN | Actor's house & green room | $62,500 |
| Turnstone | Fort Wayne, IN | Sustainability for the future | $60,000 |
| Fort Wayne Philharmonic | Fort Wayne, IN | Patriotic pops concert series | $50,000 |
| Ne Indiana Fund | Fort Wayne, IN | Regional competitiveness | $50,000 |
| Science Central | Fort Wayne, IN | Fire sprinkler and fire panel | $50,000 |
| Fort Wayne Museum of Art | Fort Wayne, IN | Signature exhibition | $40,000 |
| Grace College | Winona Lake, IN | Lilly center for lakes & streams | $40,000 |
| Matthew 25 Health & Dental | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $40,000 |
| Questa Foundation for Education | Fort Wayne, IN | Scholarships-Stem talent | $40,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Fort Wayne, IN | Youth mentoring program | $30,000 |
| Marshall University Foundation Inc | Huntington, WV | General funding | $25,000 |
| National Kidney Foundation | Fort Wayne, IN | Golf classic and gator classic | $25,000 |
| Scan | Fort Wayne, IN | Program support | $25,000 |
| Human Services Center | New Castle, PA | Youth programs | $20,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vincent Village | Fort Wayne, IN | Transitional shelter | $1,000,000 |
| Junior Achievement | Fort Wayne, IN | Ja next/ legacy park | $200,000 |
| Fort Wayne Philharmonic | Fort Wayne, IN | Patriotic pops concert series | $100,000 |
| Fort Wayne Museum of Art | Fort Wayne, IN | Signature exhibition | $80,000 |
| Ne Indiana Fund | Fort Wayne, IN | Regional competitiveness | $50,000 |
| Human Services Center | New Castle, PA | Youth programs | $40,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,492,500 | 27 |
| 2023 | $2,035,000 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 29, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513029349100646
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3012038
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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