One foundation.
Three commitments.
How the Foundation Works.
Business sense and partnerships for social change.
Our role extends beyond financial support. We combine charitable giving with hands-on involvement, bringing careful consideration, clear oversight and continued engagement to the projects and organizations we support.
Explore our approach“A thoughtful, hands-on approach to philanthropy.”
The Steele Family Foundation
Our Commitment in Practice.
From education to humanitarian assistance and grassroots support, our work is about creating real opportunities and stronger communities.
WISE Scholarship Program™
Education. Mentorship. Opportunity.
The WISE Scholarship Program™ combines education, mentorship and personal development to help young people reach their full potential.
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Sacred Trust Project
St. Xavier’s Academy, India.
Partnering with Sacred Trust to help fund the planning and construction of St. Xavier’s Academy in Mathigiri, India, expanding educational opportunity for children and young people.
Inside Sacred Trust
Humanitarian & Grassroots Support
Care. Recovery. Community.
We support organizations addressing homelessness, addiction recovery, hospice care and community wellbeing through practical assistance and long-term partnerships.
Community in Action
Partnerships that
create real change.
Our work connects the Foundation with educational institutions, youth organizations and community partners. These relationships bring together practical experience, local knowledge and a shared commitment to expanding opportunity.
Building more Than a school.
At St. Xavier’s Academy in Mathigiri, Tamil Nadu, a growing school has become a place where hundreds of children can learn, explore and build confidence. Through expanded classrooms, safer transportation and continued development, the school is creating more opportunities for children and families across the community.
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700Planned student capacity
The upper-level expansion is designed to grow St. Xavier’s from a capacity of 550 to approximately 700 students.
3rd levelUnder construction
With approvals secured, the school’s next level is being built to create more space for rising enrollment.
4 busesExpanding access
Four school buses now help students travel safely and reliably to and from St. Xavier’s Academy.
News and project updates.
Explore project milestones, partnership news and stories from across the Foundation’s work.
St. Xavier’s Academy: A 2026 Update
A thank-you letter and the 2026 update video from St. Xavier’s Academy in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Q4 2025: Influence, Pathways and Gratitude
This fall brought a special moment of recognition for our Education Pillar. In early October, NY Weekly Magazine featured Stacey Steele in its “Top 30 Inspirational Women and Their Success Stories.”
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Children’s Day at St. Xavier’s Academy
St. Xavier’s Academy in India hosted a Children’s Day celebration that brought together more than 450 children from seven parishes across the Hosur Vicariate. The event focused on joy, inclusion, and community.
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