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Philip Stephenson Foundation is a private trust based in ALEXANDRIA, VA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is Colin Hart. It holds total assets of $8M. Annual income is reported at $3.8M. Total assets have grown from $21K in 2011 to $7.1M 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 2016 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including District of Columbia, Maryland, California. According to available records, Philip Stephenson Foundation has made 54 grants totaling $1.9M, with a median grant of $11K. Annual giving has grown from $571K in 2021 to $1.3M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $235K, with an average award of $35K. The foundation has supported 26 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in District of Columbia, Connecticut, New York, which account for 37% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$59K
Largest Grant
$350K
Based on 17 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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.
Philip Stephenson Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 54 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in DC, CT, NY.
Philip Stephenson Foundation has distributed a total of $1.9M across 54 grants. The median grant size is $11K, with an average of $35K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $235K.
Philip Stephenson Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Philip Stephenson Foundation is headquartered in ALEXANDRIA, VA. While based in VA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugen Babau | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $109K | $0 | $109K |
| Charles Stephenson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Colin Hart | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Philip Stephenson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John P Dedon | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kevin Buehler | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$747K
Total Assets
$7.1M
Fair Market Value
$8.2M
Net Worth
$7.1M
Grants Paid
$554K
Contributions
$399K
Net Investment Income
$573K
Distribution Amount
$360K
Total: $6.4M
Total Grants
54
Total Giving
$1.9M
Average Grant
$35K
Median Grant
$11K
Unique Recipients
26
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ngs Pristine SeasNATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PRISTINE SEAS PROGRAM | Washington, DC | $200K | 2022 |
| Ocean Exploration TrustOCEAN EXPLORATION | New London, CT | $100K | 2022 |
| The Leatherback ProjectGENERAL SUPPORT | Norfolk, MD | $76K | 2022 |
| The Explorers ClubGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $69K | 2022 |
| The Oo Project IncCONSERVATION AND SCIENCE | Los Altos, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| National Geographic SocietyNATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PRISTINE SEAS PROGRAM | Washington, DC | $35K | 2022 |
| Ocean ConservancyICC CONFERENCE | Washington, DC | $25K | 2022 |
| Sssas Saints FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Alexandria, VA | $23K | 2022 |
| The Langley SchoolEDUCATION | Mclean, VA | $22K | 2022 |
| World Central KitchenSUPPORT FOR UKRAINE RELIEF EFFORT | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| BirdscaribbeanSUSGREN - CONNECTING YOUTHS AND NATURE | Natick, MD | $10K | 2022 |
| Episcopal High SchoolEDUCATION | Alexandria, VA | $10K | 2022 |
| International Rescue CommitteeSUPPORT FOR UKRAINE RELIEF EFFORT | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| The Jed FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Inova Alexandria Hospital FoundationSUPPORT INOVA ALEXANDRIA HOSPITAL | Falls Church, VA | $5K | 2022 |
| National Marine Sanctuary FoundationPRESERVE, PROTECT AND PROMOTE AMERICA'S UNDERWATER TREASURES | Silver Spring, MD | $5K | 2022 |
| Nova UkraineSUPPORT FOR UKRAINE RELIEF EFFORT | Stanford, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Oceans Caucus FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Isle Of Palms, SC | $5K | 2022 |
| Biodiversity Funders GroupGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $4K | 2022 |
| Kito Impact FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Bainbridge Is, WA | $54K | 2021 |
| St Stephen'S And St Agnes School FoundationEDUCATION | Alexandria, VA | $15K | 2021 |
| St Vincent Ministry Of Foreign AffairsGENERAL RESEARCH | Alexandria, VA | $11K | 2021 |