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Also known as: A/K/A CELEBRATE LIFE FOUNDATION
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Stephenson Family Foundation is a private corporation based in SCHAUMBURG, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1984. It holds total assets of N/A. Annual income is reported at $1.9M. Total assets have decreased from $29K in 2011 to N/A in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 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 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois, Arizona and Michigan. According to available records, Stephenson Family Foundation has made 92 grants totaling $7.5M, with a median grant of $20K. Annual giving has decreased from $2.5M in 2021 to $1.9M in 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $3.1M distributed across 31 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $1.2M, with an average award of $81K. The foundation has supported 62 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Arizona, Oklahoma, Illinois, which account for 47% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 21 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$202K
Largest Grant
$2M
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.
Stephenson Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 92 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in AZ, OK, IL.
Stephenson Family Foundation has distributed a total of $7.5M across 92 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $81K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $1.2M.
Stephenson Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Stephenson Family Foundation is headquartered in SCHAUMBURG, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 21 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer S Keller | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Christopher M Stephenson Do | SENIOR VICE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Richard J Stephenson | CHAIRMAN | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.9M
Total Assets
N/A
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
N/A
Grants Paid
$1.9M
Contributions
$1.9M
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$3K
Total Grants
92
Total Giving
$7.5M
Average Grant
$81K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
62
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dream CenterGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2024 |
| Sheridan Historical SocietyGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Sheridan, IN | $15K | 2024 |
| University Of VermontGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Burlington, VT | $5K | 2024 |
| Aameer Sahi FoundationGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | St John, IN | $10K | 2023 |
| The Phoenix Theatre CompanyGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Phoenix, AZ | $1M | 2024 |
| Tulsa Community FoundationGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Tulsa, OK | $300K | 2024 |
| Horotio Alger AssociationGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Alexandria, VA | $100K | 2024 |
| The Grant Hamill FoundationGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Indianapolis, IN | $100K | 2024 |
| Navy SealsGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Oak Brook, IL | $50K | 2024 |
| The David Foster FoundationGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Schaumburg, IL | $38K | 2024 |
| Community Partners Of DallasGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Dallas, TX | $35K | 2024 |
| Assistance In HealthcareGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Zion, IL | $26K | 2024 |
| The Atlas SocietyGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Lodi, CA | $25K | 2024 |
| American Heart AssociationGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Tempe, AZ | $25K | 2024 |
| Scottish Rite CharitiesGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Lexington, MA | $21K | 2024 |
| Barrington History MuseumGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $20K | 2024 |
| Depauw UniversityGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Greencastle, IN | $15K | 2024 |
| Wabash CollegeGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Crawfordsville, IN | $15K | 2024 |
| ChildhelpGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Scottsdale, AZ | $10K | 2024 |
| Barrington Area Conservation TrustGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Barrington, IL | $10K | 2024 |
| University Of Illinois FoundationGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2024 |
| Ssm Health Cardinal GlennonGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | St Louis, MO | $10K | 2024 |
| Trends Charitable FundGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Scottsdale, AZ | $8K | 2024 |
| Cancer Support Community PhiladelphGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Waminster, PA | $5K | 2024 |
| Leukemia Lymhoma SocietyGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Rye Brook, NY | $5K | 2024 |
| Trinity Christian CollegeGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Palos Hts, IL | $5K | 2024 |
| Shriners Hospital For ChildrenGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2024 |
| Gateway For Cancer ResearchGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Schaumburg, IL | $478K | 2023 |
| Celebrity Night FightGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Phoenix, AZ | $200K | 2023 |
| American Nutrition Assn FoundationGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Hinsdale, IL | $125K | 2023 |
| The Breast Cancer Research FoundatiGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Barrington, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| Atlantic Legal FoundationGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Harrison, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Supreme CouncilGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Lexington, MA | $40K | 2023 |
| Barrington Lodge 522GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Barrington, IL | $38K | 2023 |
| Barrington Fire DepartmentGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Lake Barrington, IL | $26K | 2023 |
| Action Academy FoundationGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| The Community Foundation Of The ViGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | St Thomas, VI | $20K | 2023 |
| Action InstituteGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Grand Rapids, MI | $10K | 2023 |