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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 38-6050470

Steelcase Foundation

A private foundation in Grand Rapids, MI. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 98 grants and $7.2 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It still lists the details below.

Contact
Leslie Schoen
PO Box 1967
Grand Rapids, MI 495011967
(616) 246-4695
Form and materials
Please see statement attached, or visit https://www.steelcasefoundation.org/grant-process/ for detail.
Deadlines
Please see statement attached, or visit https://www.steelcasefoundation.org/grant-process/ for detai
Restrictions
Please see statement attached, or visit https://www.steelcasefoundation.org/grant-process/ for detail.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $7,181,114

    Grants listed
    98
    Assets, end of year
    $128,845,241

  • Tax year 2023

    $6,979,413

    Grants listed
    102
    Assets, end of year
    $126,164,413

  • Tax year 2022

    $5,644,580

    Grants listed
    74
    Assets, end of year
    $123,229,142

  • Tax year 2021

    $50,000

    Grants listed
    2
    Assets, end of year
    $143,675,426

  • Tax year 2020

    $4,359,539

    Grants listed
    1
    Assets, end of year
    $141,307,595

  • Tax year 2019

    $5,155,251

    Grants listed
    1
    Assets, end of year
    $114,144,478

Grants paid in 2024

98 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. American Online Giving Foundation IncNewark, DE

    Program support

    $506,026
  2. Heart of West Michigan United WayGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $450,000
  3. Grand Valley State UniversityAllendale, MI

    Program support

    $250,000
  4. Grand Rapids WhitewaterGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $250,000
  5. Yourcause LLCPlano, TX

    Program support

    $249,717
  6. Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's HospitalChicago, IL

    Program support

    $212,901
  7. Grand Rapids Art MuseumGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $200,000
  8. Leading EducatorsChicago, IL

    Program support

    $200,000
  9. Grand Rapids Community FoundationGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $155,000
  10. Grand Rapids SymphonyGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $150,000
  11. Women's Resource CenterMobile, AL

    Program support

    $149,587
  12. Diatribe IncGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $130,000
  13. United Methodist Community HouseGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $125,000
  14. Health Net of West MichiganGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $110,500
  15. Realism Is LoyaltyGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $105,000
  16. Kent School Services NetworkGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $105,000
  17. Iccf Community HomesGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $100,600
  18. Boys and Girls Club of Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $100,250
  19. KconnectGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $100,000
  20. STEM GreenhouseGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $100,000
  21. Aya Youth CollectiveGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $100,000
  22. Refugee Education CenterGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $100,000
  23. Grand Rapids Children's MuseumGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $100,000
  24. Grand Rapids Public MuseumGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $100,000
  25. Catholic Charities West MichiganGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $100,000
  26. Cook Museum of Natural ScienceDecatur, AL

    Program support

    $91,045
  27. Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI

    Program support

    $87,463
  28. Grand Rapids African American MuseumGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $86,000
  29. The Leadership AcademyNew York, NY

    Program support

    $80,000
  30. Baxter Community CenterGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $80,000
  31. YMCAGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $80,000
  32. Camp BlodgettWest Olive, MI

    Program support

    $75,000
  33. Grand Rapids Civic TheatreGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $75,000
  34. Michigan Association of United WayLansing, MI

    Program support

    $75,000
  35. Family Promise of West MichiganGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $75,000
  36. Safe Haven Ministries IncGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $75,000
  37. West Michigan Hispanic ChamberGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $75,000
  38. The SourceAustin, TX

    Program support

    $75,000
  39. The Other Way MinistriesGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $65,000
  40. Disability Advocates of Kent CountyGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $60,000
  41. Datawise FoundationGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $58,000
  42. West Michigan Center for Arts & TechnologyGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $55,000
  43. United Way of Athens-Limestone CountyAthens, AL

    Program support

    $50,000
  44. Ebony Road PlayersGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $50,000
  45. Math Medic FoundationKentwood, MI

    Program support

    $50,000
  46. Mosaic Film ExperienceGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $50,000
  47. Delta ProjectGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $50,000
  48. Code on WheelsGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $50,000
  49. Michigan League for Public PolicyLansing, MI

    Program support

    $50,000
  50. Treetops CollectiveGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $50,000
  51. Girls Growing II Women IncGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $50,000
  52. Young Money FinancesGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $50,000
  53. Arbor CircleGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $50,000
  54. Grand Rapids Ballet CompanyGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $50,000
  55. Michigan Advocacy ProgramYpsilanti, MI

    Program support

    $50,000
  56. Steepletown Neighborhood Services IncGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $50,000
  57. Athens Renaissance SchoolAthens, AL

    Program support

    $45,000
  58. OsofomaameGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $35,250
  59. First Steps KentGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $35,250
  60. Casa of Kent County IncGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $35,000
  61. Grand Rapids Public Schools FoundationGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $35,000
  62. Streams of HopeGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $30,000
  63. Covenant House MichiganDetroit, MI

    Program support

    $30,000
  64. Puertas AbiertasGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $30,000
  65. Girls Choral AcademyGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $30,000
  66. Migrant Legal Aid IncGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $30,000
  67. Children's Advocacy CenterGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $30,000
  68. Educate TomorrowMiami Shores, FL

    Program support

    $30,000
  69. Friends of Grand Rapids ParksGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $30,000
  70. City of RestGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $30,000
  71. A Glimpse of AfricaGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $30,000
  72. Grand Rapids Pride CenterGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $30,000
  73. Our Kitchen TableGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $30,000
  74. Immigration Law & Justice MichiganGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $30,000
  75. Comprehensive Therapy CenterGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $25,750
  76. Better Wiser Stronger IncGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $25,250
  77. Gilda's Club Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $25,000
  78. Project EsmeComstock Park, MI

    Program support

    $25,000
  79. South End Community OutreachGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $25,000
  80. African Resource Center of West MichiganGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $25,000
  81. Our Community's ChildrenGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $25,000
  82. New City Kids FoundationJersey City, NJ

    Program support

    $25,000
  83. Afterschool AllianceWashington, DC

    Program support

    $25,000
  84. Women's Foundation of AlabamaBirmingham, AL

    Program support

    $22,775
  85. St Cecilia Music CenterGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $21,750
  86. Endless OpportunitiesGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $20,000
  87. Council of Michigan FoundationsGrand Haven, MI

    Program support

    $15,000
  88. West Michigan Environmental Action CouncilGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $15,000
  89. Capita Social IncGreenville, SC

    Program support

    $12,500
  90. Samaritas Senior LivingGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $10,000
  91. Tanner Elementary SchoolTanner, AL

    Program support

    $10,000
  92. Kent CountyGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $10,000
  93. Grantmakers for Effective OrganizationsWashington, DC

    Program support

    $10,000
  94. Grandville Avenue Arts and HumanitiesGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $5,000
  95. Urban Core CollectiveGrand Rapids, MI

    Program support

    $5,000
  96. Howard Community CollegeColumbia, MD

    Program support

    $2,500
  97. Center for Urban Families IncBaltimore, MD

    Program support

    $1,500
  98. Fusion Partnerhips IncBaltimore, MD

    Program support

    $1,500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Philanthropy and grantmaking7 grants $1,216,30123% of the total
  2. Arts and culture11 grants $802,79515% of the total
  3. Education9 grants $710,25013% of the total
  4. Human services14 grants $617,00012% of the total
  5. Sports and recreation3 grants $355,0007% of the total
  6. Housing and shelter4 grants $350,6007% of the total
  7. 9 other causes22 grants $1,226,73823% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Michigan78 grants $5,381,063
  2. Delaware1 grant $506,026
  3. Alabama6 grants $368,407
  4. Texas2 grants $324,717
  5. Illinois1 grant $212,901
  6. Louisiana1 grant $200,000
  7. New York1 grant $80,000
  8. District of Columbia2 grants $35,000
  9. Florida1 grant $30,000
  10. New Jersey1 grant $25,000

Officers, directors and trustees

9 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Kate Pew WoltersBOARD CHAIR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Robert C Pew IIITRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Mary Anne HuntingTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Elizabeth WelchTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Craig NiemannTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Robert C PewTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Brian CloydTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Daniel WilliamsPRESIDENT Hours 40Pay $211,459
  • Sara ArmbrusterTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0

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