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Steve And Gretchen Stenehjem Family Foundation is a private trust based in WATFORD CITY, ND. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2022. The principal officer is Steve Stenehjem. It holds total assets of $14.5M. Annual income is reported at $6.1M. Total assets have grown from $2.5M in 2021 to $9.5M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2021 to 2023. According to available records, Steve And Gretchen Stenehjem Family Foundation has made 15 grants totaling $161K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $6K in 2022 to $155K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $50K, with an average award of $11K. The foundation has supported 15 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in North Dakota, Texas, Virginia, which account for 73% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Steve And Gretchen Stenehjem Family Foundation reported 15 individual grants totaling $160,500 between 2022 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $2,500. Half of those grants fell between $2,500 and $14,750. Its largest single grant in the record was $50,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $206,929 in total giving.
The largest share of grants went to organizations in ND (6 of 15), followed by VA (4) and DC (2). In total the foundation's grantees span 6 states. Of its 15 distinct grantees, 0 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the exception rather than the norm. Its largest institutional recipients were Dr Kristen Stenehjem Medical Scholarship Co Und Foundation ($50,000), Stenehjem Family Band Endowment Co Und Foundation ($30,000) and Stenehjem Family Cheer Endowment Co Und Foundation ($17,000).
Computed from 15 individual grant records (2022–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 6 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Steve And Gretchen Stenehjem Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 15 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in ND, TX, VA.
Steve And Gretchen Stenehjem Family Foundation has distributed a total of $161K across 15 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $11K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $50K.
Steve And Gretchen Stenehjem Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Steve And Gretchen Stenehjem Family Foundation is headquartered in WATFORD CITY, ND. While based in ND, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristen K Stenehjem | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Stephen L Stenehjem | Chairman | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Erik P Stenehjem | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Stephen P Stenehjem | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kira Stenehjem-Noll | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gretchen K Stenehjem | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$207K
Total Assets
$9.5M
Fair Market Value
$11.3M
Net Worth
$9.5M
Grants Paid
$155K
Contributions
$3.6M
Net Investment Income
$1.7M
Distribution Amount
$302K
Total: $4.6M
Total Grants
15
Total Giving
$161K
Average Grant
$11K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
15
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Foundationto support conservative public policies | Washington, DC | $3K | 2023 |
| Dr Kristen Stenehjem Medical Scholarship Co Und Foundationto support medical student scholarship | Grand Forks, ND | $50K | 2023 |
| Stenehjem Family Band Endowment Co Und Foundationto support Stenehjem Family band endowment at UND | Grand Forks, ND | $30K | 2023 |
| Trap Neuter And Rescue Foundationangel'S Wishto address the community cat populations by ending the breeding cycle | Watford City, ND | $25K | 2023 |
| Stenehjem Family Cheer Endowment Co Und Foundationto support Stenehjem Family Cheer Endowment at UND | Grand Forks, ND | $17K | 2023 |
| Teneo Network Incto provide a talent pipeline for the conservative memvement | Austin, TX | $13K | 2023 |
| Make-A-Wish Of North Dakotato provide life-changing wishes for children with critical illness | Fargo, ND | $5K | 2023 |
| Media Research Center Incto create a media culture in America where truth and liberty flourish | Reston, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Young Americas Foundationto support young conservatives, helping students promote conservatism | Richmond, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Judicial Watch Incfights for accountability and integrity in law, politics and government | Washington, DC | $3K | 2023 |
| Leadership Instituteto provide training for conservatives running for office | Arlington, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Roughrider Policy Centerto promote free enterprise and individual liberty in North Dakota | West Fargo, ND | $2K | 2023 |
| Center Of The American Experimentto advocate for conservative and free-market principles | Golden Valley, MN | $1K | 2023 |
| National Right To Work Foundationto eliminate coercive union power and compulsory unionism abuses through strategic litigation and education | Springfield, VA | $500 | 2023 |
| Turning Point UsaGeneral Operations | Phoenix, AZ | $6K | 2022 |