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Stephenson Foundation is a private corporation based in PALO ALTO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is % Barbara U Stephenson. It holds total assets of $21.4M. Annual income is reported at $7.1M. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to available records, Stephenson Foundation has made 171 grants totaling $6.8M, with a median grant of $15K. The foundation has distributed between $1.2M and $3.1M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $3.1M distributed across 68 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $500K, with an average award of $40K. The foundation has supported 58 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, District of Columbia, Oklahoma, which account for 61% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 18 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Stephenson Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 171 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, DC, OK.
Stephenson Foundation has distributed a total of $6.8M across 171 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $40K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $500K.
Stephenson Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Stephenson Foundation is headquartered in PALO ALTO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 18 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Stephenson | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas F Stephenson | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$1.4M
Total Assets
$20.9M
Fair Market Value
$27.6M
Net Worth
$20.9M
Grants Paid
$1.2M
Contributions
$0
Net Investment Income
$1.3M
Distribution Amount
$1.3M
Total: $19.2M
Total Grants
171
Total Giving
$6.8M
Average Grant
$40K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
58
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| BensTO SUPPORT GOVERNMENT LEADERS IMPLEMENT SOLUTIONS TO THE MOST CHALLENGING PROBLEMS IN NATIONAL SECURITY. | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| Harvard Business SchoolTO SUPPORT THE HBS MISSION OF EDUCATING LEADERS WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD | Boston, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Leland Stanford Junior UniversityTHE THOMAS FLEETWORD STEPHENSON PENDING FUND | Stanford, CA | $500K | 2023 |
| Leland Stanford Junior University (Siepr)TO HELP SUPPORT EARLY-CAREER ECONOMISTS | Stanford, CA | $100K | 2023 |
Other foundations that have funded Stephenson Foundation.
| Funder | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| R H Parker-United Foundation | $1K | 2020 | YOUTH EDUCATION |
| Folds Of HonorTO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE FAMILIES OF MILITARY MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE FALLEN OR BEEN DISABLED WHILE ON ACTIVE DUTY IN THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES |
| Owasso, OK |
| $100K |
| 2023 |
| American Enterprise InstituteTO SUPPORT RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ON ISSUES OF GOVERNMENT, POLITICS, ECONOMICS AND SOCIAL WELFARE | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls ClubTO ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US MOST, TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS. | Atlanta, GA | $25K | 2023 |
| Spirit Of AmericaTO SUPPORTE TROOPS AND DIPLOMATS TO HELP THEM SAVE AND IMPROVE LIVES, PROMOTE VALUES SHARED BY AMERICANS AND OUR ALLIES, AND STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS. | Arlington, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| Josephy Center For Arts And CultureTO HELP BUILD A TWO-STORY BUILDING EXPANSION TO INCLUDE AN ADA ELEVATOR AND RESTROOM AT THE GALLERY. | Joseph, OR | $25K | 2023 |
| Cure Alzheimers FundTO SUPPORT ALZHEIMER'S RESEARCH | Wellesley Hills, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Climate Leadership CouncilTHE CLIMATE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL IS AN INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO CONVENE GLOBAL OPINION LEADERS AROUND NEW CLIMATE SOLUTIONS BASED ON CARBON DIVIDENDS, ADAPTED TO EACH OF THE LARGEST GREENHOUSE GAS EMITTING REGIONS. CURRENTLY ACTIVE IN WASHINGTON AND LONDON, THE COUNCIL WILL EXPAND TO BERLIN, BEIJING AND NEW DELHI NEXT. | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| Bay Area Women'S Sports InitiativeTO LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD FOR CHILDREN WIT THE LEAST ACCESS TO SPORTS | San Jose, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| All Stars Helping KidsTO DISRUPT THE CYCLE OF POVERTY AND ENCOURAGE INNOVATION BY SEED FUNDING START-UP NONPROFITS IN THE BAY AREA. | Santa Clara, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| African Parks FoundationTO PROTECT AND PRESERVE SOME OF AFRICA'S MOST INCREDIBLE LANDSCAPES | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Kipp Bay Area SchoolsTO PREPARE STUDENTS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES FOR SUCCESS IN COLLEGE AND IN LIFE. | Oakland, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| The Dawn Redwoods TrustTO HELP PEOPLE IN THEIR TIMES OF NEED | Tiburon, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Harvard BaseballTO SUPPORT HARVARD ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Cambridge, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Eastshore Alliance FcTO SUPPORT YOUTH SOCCER PLAYERS OF THE EAST BAY AREA. | Berkeley, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Johnson Cancer Center Foundation (Building Our Future)TO SUPPORT LIFE-CHANGING CANCER RESEARCH. | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| KiddoKIDDO!, THE MILL VALLEY SCHOOLS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, IS A NON-PROFIT 501(C3) ORGANIZATION MADE UP OF PARENTS, TEACHERS, BUSINESSES, AND ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WHO, SINCE 1982, HAVE RAISED TENS OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS TO SUPPLEMENT OUR LIMITED SCHOOL BUDGETS. WE FUND VITAL PROGRAMS AND TEACHERS AT OUR FIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND MIDDLE SCHOOL - INCLUDING ART, MUSIC, DRAMA, POETRY, DANCE, P.E., TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT, TEACHER GRANTS, CLASSROOM AIDES AND LIBRARY AIDES. | Mill Valley, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Wilmington Friends SchoolTO PROVIDE EDUCATION SUPPORT | Wilmington, DE | $5K | 2023 |
| Special Forces Charitable TrustTO PROVIDE SUSTAINABLE AND MEANINGFUL FINANCIAL SUPPORT, THROUGH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, TO MILITARY MEMEBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. | Southern Pines, NC | $3K | 2023 |
| Castilleja School FoundationTO HELP EDUCATE MOTIVATED YOUNG WOMEN TO BECOME CONFIDENT THINKERS AND COMPASSIONATE LEADERS WITH A SENSE OF PURPOSE TO EFFECT CHANGE IN THE WORLD. | Palo Alto, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Council Of American AmbassadorsTO SUPPORT THE ROLE OF THE AMERICAN AMBASSADOR AND THE COUNTRY TEAM IN CARRYING OUT U.S. FOREIGN POLICY AT EMBASSIES AROUND THE WORLD. | Washington, DC | $3K | 2023 |
| Ducks UnlimitedTO SUPPORTS THE CONSERVATION, RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT OF WETLANDS AND ASSOCIATED HABITATS FOR NORTH AMERICA'S WATERFOWL. | Memphis, TN | $3K | 2023 |
| Atherton Police Officers AssociationYOUR GENEROUS DONATIONS TO APOA'S CHARITY FUND HAS MADE IT POSSIBLE FOR US TO SUPPORT THE GOOD WORKS OF A WIDE RANGE OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND CHARITABLE ENDEAVORS, AND YOUR EQUALLY GENEROUS DONATIONS TO OUR "SUPPORT FUND" ALLOWS THE APOA TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT AND RESOURCES THAT IMPROVE THE WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PRODUCTIVITY OF OUR POLICE OFFICERS AND CIVILIAN MEMBERS WITHOUT FURTHER BURDENING THE TOWN'S BUDGET. | Menlo Park, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| Southern Marin BroncosTO SUPPORT YOUTH FOOTBALL PLAYERS IN MARIN. | Mill Valley, CA | $200 | 2023 |
| Stanford UniversityTHE THOMAS FLEETWORD STEPHENSON PENDING FUND | Stanford, CA | $500K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Harvard FootballTO SUPPORT HARVARD ATHLETICS FOOTBALL | Cambridge, MA | $30K | 2022 |
| World Central KitchenSUPPORT RESPONSE TO THE CRISIS IN AND AROUND UKRAINE | Washington, DC | $25K | 2022 |
| Spirit Of America - UkraineWORKING WITH US MILITARY PERSONNEL TO DELIVER PROTECTIVE AID TO UKRAINE. | Arlington, VA | $25K | 2022 |
| Redwood City PalTO SERVE THE YOUTH OF NORTH FAIR OAKS AND REDWOOD CITY | Redwood City, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Ravenswood Education FoundationTO PROVIDE THE FINANCIAL AND MORAL SUPPORT NEEDED TO FULFILL OUR MISSION OF FOSTERING EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES IN EAST PALO ALTO | Menlo Park, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Harvard BasketballTO SUPPORT HARVARD ATHLETICS BASKETBALL | Cambridge, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Cal MattersTO PREPARE STUDENTS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES FOR SUCCESS IN COLLEGE AND IN LIFE | Sacramento, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Spurs FcSUPPORT SOCCER PLAYERS TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL BY PROVIDING A HOLISTIC, INTEGRATED PROGRAM THAT DEVELOPS PLAYERS AND COACHES AND EDUCATES PARENTS IN A POSITIVE, MEMBERSHIP-DRIVEN COMMUNITY. | Berkeley, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Delta WaterfowlTO SUPPORT THE RESEARCH, HABITATS, AND DUCK POPULATION OF NORTH AMERICA | Bismarck, ND | $5K | 2022 |
| American Federation Of Police And Concerned CitizensTO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT THE LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMUNITY AND SPECIFICALLY THE SURVIVING FAMILIES OF OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY | Titusville, FL | $1K | 2022 |
| Hoover InstitutionTO SUPPORT THE SCHULTZ-STEPHENSON TASK FORCE ON ENERGY POLICY | Stanford, CA | $375K | 2021 |
| Stanford University (Siepr)TO SUPPORT THE RESEARCH OF ECONOMIC POLICY TO IMPROVE ECONOMIC OUTCOMES GLOBALLY | Stanford, CA | $100K | 2021 |
| AeiTO SUPPORT RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ON ISSUES OF GOVERNMENT, POLITICS, ECONOMICS AND SOCIAL WELFARE | Washington, DC | $50K | 2021 |
| Conservation InternationalBUILDING UPON A STRONG FOUNDATION OF SCIENCE, PARTNERSHIP AND FIELD DEMONSTRATION, CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL EMPOWERS SOCIETIES TO RESPONSIBLY AND SUSTAINABLY CARE FOR NATURE, OUR GLOBAL BIODIVERSITY, FOR THE WELL-BEING OF HUMANITY. | Arlington, VA | $50K | 2021 |
| Angel Wings NetworkTO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO CANCER PATIENTS, SURVIVORS, CAREGIVERS, FAMILY, AND LOVED ONES WHO HAVE BEEN TOUCHED WITH CANCER IN OUR RURAL COMMUNITIES. | Weiser, ID | $40K | 2021 |
| Excel In EdTO SUPPORT STATE LEADERS IN TRANSFORMING EDUCATION TO UNLOCK OPPORTUNITY AND LIFELONG SUCCESS FOR EACH AND EVERY CHILD | Tallahassee, FL | $25K | 2021 |
| Safe ProjectTO PROVIDE SUPPORT IN FIGHTING THE ADDICTION EPIDEMIC. | Arlington, VA | $25K | 2021 |
| Lincoln NetworkTO SUPPORT THE ADVANCEMENT OF ECONOMIC AND PERSONAL LIBERTIES THROUGH TECHNOLOGICAL PROGRESS | Raleigh, NC | $20K | 2021 |
| Prospect SierraSUPPORT FACULTY AND STUDENTS OF LOCAL PRIVATE SCHOOL | El Cerrito, CA | $15K | 2021 |
| Securing America'S Future Energy FoundationTO IMPROVE AMERICA'S ENERGY SECURITY BY REDUCING DEPENDENCE ON OIL AND PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE USE OF DOMESTIC ENERGY RESOURCES | Stanford, CA | $10K | 2021 |
| Teach For AmericaTEACH FOR AMERICA WORKS TOWARD THE DAY WHEN EVERY CHILD WILL RECEIVE AN EXCELLENT AND EQUITABLE EDUCATION. WE FIND AND NURTURE LEADERS WHO COMMIT TO EXPANDING OPPORTUNITY FOR LOW-INCOME STUDENTS, BEGINNING WITH AT LEAST TWO YEARS TEACHING IN A PUBLIC SCHOOL. | New York, NY | $10K | 2021 |
| Sf Host CommitteeTO SUPPORT GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES, PROGRAMS, AND INITIATIVES FOR THE CITY | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2021 |
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