Steans Family Foundation
Chicago, Illinois · EIN 363486843 · Private foundation
Steans Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $11.2M in grants paid and $314.9M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 13 individual grants from this funder — $115.3M awarded across 2018–2024 — including its support for early childhood education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Steans Family Foundation funds
Steans Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on early childhood education, k-12 education, higher education, workforce & vocational training, economic development, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include low-income communities.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants- See Attached List GENERAL SUPPORT | Various, IL | $21.9M | 2024 |
| Nlis Fillmore Center GENERAL SUPPORT | Various, IL | $19.4M | 2024 |
| Grants- See Attached List GENERAL SUPPORT | Various, IL | $19.2M | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Steans Family Foundation
Steans Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at steansfamilyfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Steans Family Foundation
- Does Steans Family Foundation accept grant applications?
- Steans Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Steans Family Foundation fund?
- Steans Family Foundation's grants focus on early childhood education. Example recipients include Grants- See Attached List, Nlis Fillmore Center. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Steans Family Foundation give in grants?
- Steans Family Foundation reported $11.2M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $115.3M over 13 grants.
- Where is Steans Family Foundation located?
- Steans Family Foundation is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 363486843.
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