# Steingrimsson Foundation

Youth development programs nonprofit in Houston, Texas 77004. EIN 81-4247209. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To facilitate and directly contribute to developing cognitive improvement of children including critical thinking skills, creativity, decision making, reasoning, pattern recognition skills together with character traits and competencies such as grit and courage and thus make them fit for the challenges of the 21th century. We achieve this aim through developing a chess curriculum and teaching...

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2021: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/814247209/202240569349201139/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2016
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | $74 | $150 | $1,704 | $1,704 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/814247209/202240569349201139/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2021: gifts and grants $74, program fees $0, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 92 of 541 youth development nonprofits in Houston.
- Revenue $74 is in the bottom 10% of 994 youth development nonprofits in Texas; median $150,415.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Harris County, Texas: about 1,272,618 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 2,084 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.6 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Houston: 813 licensed child care centers, 111 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/texas/houston
- Texas rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/texas

## Questions

**What is Steingrimsson Foundation's EIN?**

Steingrimsson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4247209. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Steingrimsson Foundation a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Steingrimsson Foundation in Houston, Texas as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2016. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Steingrimsson Foundation tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Steingrimsson Foundation as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Steingrimsson Foundation do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2021: "To facilitate and directly contribute to developing cognitive improvement of children including critical thinking skills, creativity, decision making, reasoning, pattern recognition skills together with character traits and competencies such as grit and courage and thus make them fit for the challenges of the 21th century. We achieve this aim through developing a chess curriculum and teaching..." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does Steingrimsson Foundation take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2021, Steingrimsson Foundation reported total revenue of $74 and total expenses of $150 on its Form 990-EZ (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.