Steen Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 46-1637465 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$319K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$7.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,600 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
7% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum Inc | Cuero, TX | General support | $111,250 |
| Small Steps Nurturing Center | Houston, TX | General support | $30,000 |
| Sun Valley Film Festival Inc | Sun Valley, ID | General support | $25,000 |
| The Association of Former Students of Texas A&m University | College Station, TX | Sharon D. steen scholarship fund | $25,000 |
| Hope Stone Inc | Houston, TX | General support | $20,000 |
| Chinquapin Preparatory School | Highlands, TX | General support | $15,000 |
| Heartgift | Austin, TX | General support | $15,000 |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science | Houston, TX | Education operating | $15,000 |
| Yellowstone Academy | Houston, TX | General support | $15,000 |
| Purple Songs Can Fly | Houston, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Dell Children's Foundation | Austin, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| Prelude Music Foundation | Houston, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation | Dallas, TX | Gulf trust project fund | $5,000 |
| Amigos for Christ | Buford, GA | General support | $4,000 |
| Bear Providing Hope and Help | Houston, TX | General support | $3,000 |
| Candlelighters Childhood Family Cancer Alliance | Stafford, TX | General support | $3,000 |
| Westhoff Volunteer Fire Department | Westhoff, TX | General support | $3,000 |
| Pet Adoptions of Cuero Inc | Cuero, TX | General support | $2,500 |
| Dewitt Medical Foundation | Cuero, TX | General support | $2,000 |
| Hospice of South Texas Inc | Victoria, TX | General support | $1,600 |
| Ascension Seton Foundation | Austin, TX | General support | $1,000 |
| Cuero Isd Education Foundation | Cuero, TX | General support | $1,000 |
| Houston Arboretum & Nature Center | Houston, TX | 2025 alfresco gala | $500 |
| The Association of Former Students of Texas A&m University | College Station, TX | General support | $500 |
| Dewitt-Lavaca A&m Mothers' Club | Yoakum, TX | General support | $250 |
| First Baptist Church-Cuero | Cuero, TX | The scholarship fund | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $318,700 | 26 |
| 2024 | $268,600 | 29 |
| 2023 | $260,200 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611329349104571
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1637465
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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