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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 is governed by 2 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 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and Massachusetts. 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.
Smallest Grant
$780
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$36K
Largest Grant
$250K
Based on 34 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 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 | N/A |
| Thomas F Stephenson | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$21.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$21.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leland Stanford Junior UniversityTHE THOMAS FLEETWORD STEPHENSON PENDING FUND | Stanford, CA | $500K | 2023 |
| BensTO SUPPORT GOVERNMENT LEADERS IMPLEMENT SOLUTIONS TO THE MOST CHALLENGING PROBLEMS IN NATIONAL SECURITY. | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| Leland Stanford Junior University (Siepr)TO HELP SUPPORT EARLY-CAREER ECONOMISTS | Stanford, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| 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 |
| Cure Alzheimers FundTO SUPPORT ALZHEIMER'S RESEARCH | Wellesley Hills, MA | $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 |
| Bay Area Women'S Sports InitiativeTO LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD FOR CHILDREN WIT THE LEAST ACCESS TO SPORTS | San Jose, CA | $25K | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| African Parks FoundationTO PROTECT AND PRESERVE SOME OF AFRICA'S MOST INCREDIBLE LANDSCAPES | New York, NE | $25K | 2023 |
| Kipp Bay Area SchoolsTO PREPARE STUDENTS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES FOR SUCCESS IN COLLEGE AND IN LIFE. | Oakland, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Johnson Cancer Center Foundation (Building Our Future)TO SUPPORT LIFE-CHANGING CANCER RESEARCH. | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| The Dawn Redwoods TrustTO HELP PEOPLE IN THEIR TIMES OF NEED | Tiburon, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Eastshore Alliance FcTO SUPPORT YOUTH SOCCER PLAYERS OF THE EAST BAY AREA. | Berkeley, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Harvard BaseballTO SUPPORT HARVARD ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Cambridge, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Wilmington Friends SchoolTO PROVIDE EDUCATION SUPPORT | Wilmington, DE | $5K | 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 |
| Ducks UnlimitedTO SUPPORTS THE CONSERVATION, RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT OF WETLANDS AND ASSOCIATED HABITATS FOR NORTH AMERICA'S WATERFOWL. | Memphis, TN | $3K | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Spirit Of America - UkraineWORKING WITH US MILITARY PERSONNEL TO DELIVER PROTECTIVE AID TO UKRAINE. | Arlington, VA | $25K | 2022 |
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