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12 funders with a record of paying for “steak”
Where the money went
West Tn Healthcare FoundationJackson, TNCharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $52,600 · through 2024Largest: $28,610 to BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF JACKSON — $1,957.33 for bleachers; $1,500 for steak & burger sponsorship; $9,999.14 for summer swimming program; $15,154 for general support
Largest: $1,500 to BOYS & GIRLS CLUB — steak n burger dinner
The Dayton FoundationDayton, OHCharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $17,350 · through 2024Largest: $9,650 to ST PAUL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — general fund, steak dinner support
Largest: $1,250 to BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE TAR RIVER REGION INC — steak and burger event
Largest: $5,000 to CHILDREN'S MIRACLE NETWORK — steak sponsorship
Saint Paul & Minnesota FoundationSt Paul, MNCharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $382,920 · through 2023Largest: $382,920 to V & I BEST STEAK HOUSE — multiple grants for programs, operations, or other purposes
Food Export Association of the Midwest USAChicago, ILCharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $25,375 · through 2024Largest: $25,375 to REGISTRY STEAKS & SEAFOOD LTD — map atp rapp program
Latino Economic Development CorporationWashington, DCCharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $50,000 · through 2022Largest: $50,000 to TBONE STEAKS N RIBS N SANDWICHES LLC — retain and grow small businesses
Northwest Minnesota FoundationBemidji, MNCharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $25,000 · through 2023Largest: $25,000 to Y STEAK HOUSE — promise act grant program
Economic and Community DevelopmentColumbus, OHCharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $10,000 · through 2021Largest: $10,000 to GRANIK INC DBA SPARTA STEAK HOUSE & LOUNGE — financial assistance from the coronavirus aid, relief, and economic security act - coronavirus relief fund
Largest: $5,000 to MONTANA STOCKGROWERS FOUNDATION — raising the steaks ranch tour
Largest: $2,500 to STEAK CLUB FOUNDATION — general operating
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV and Form 990 Schedule I, tax years 2019–2025. These are grants already paid, a record of what an organization funds rather than an open call. Private foundations rarely accept unsolicited applications and the route in is usually a program officer; grantmaking charities and associations more often run real application cycles, so check their website. How this data is built, and its limits →