STEEL DYNAMICS FOUNDATION INC
Fort Wayne, IN, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
26-3012038
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Fort Wayne, IN, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
26-3012038
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
STEEL DYNAMICS FOUNDATION INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that awarded $2.5M across 10 grantees in filing year 2024, with funding connected to news and public information and foundations. This funder is open for unsolicited proposals; prospective applicants should review the How to Apply section of the current profile page to assess fit.
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Cause Areas
2
Foundations
News and public information
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Trine University
Angola, IN
$5.5M
31%
UNIVERSITY OF ST FRANCIS
Joliet, IL
$1.4M
8%

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT
SHREVEPORT, LA
$770K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
21
Median 1st year grant
$30K
Median 2nd year grant
$35K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to STEEL DYNAMICS FOUNDATION INC?
Yes. STEEL DYNAMICS FOUNDATION INC accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does STEEL DYNAMICS FOUNDATION INC give?
STEEL DYNAMICS FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Indiana, Louisiana, and Illinois. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are STEEL DYNAMICS FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from STEEL DYNAMICS FOUNDATION INC fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $30 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does STEEL DYNAMICS FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, STEEL DYNAMICS FOUNDATION INC awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $2.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did STEEL DYNAMICS FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, STEEL DYNAMICS FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include Trine University, UNIVERSITY OF ST FRANCIS, and JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to STEEL DYNAMICS FOUNDATION INC?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting STEEL DYNAMICS FOUNDATION INC’s website.
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