Stephens Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Stephens Foundation is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2024 it gave $609,350 in 62 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $60,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$609,350
- Number of grants62
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$4.0 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2024 was up from $562,000 the year before.
45% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $562,000 | 55 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $609,350 | 62 | $4.0 million |
How to apply
Stephens Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Stephens Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 49 | $489,850 |
| Colorado | 2 | $26,250 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $20,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $20,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $12,500 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,500 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $750 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama Rivers Alliance | Support of the organization | $60,000 |
| Birmingham Southern College | Support of education | $40,000 |
| Alys Stephens Center | Support of the organization | $35,000 |
| Birmingham Museum of Art | Support of arts | $35,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Foundation | Support of the organization | $35,000 |
| Girlspring Inc | Support of the organization | $26,000 |
| Alabama Ballet | Support of arts | $25,000 |
| Compassion and Choices | Support of the organization | $25,000 |
| Southern Environment Law Center | Support of the organization | $25,000 |
| Alabama Symphony Orchestra | Support of the arts | $20,000 |
| United Way of Central Alabama | Support of the organization | $20,000 |
| Black Warrior Riverkeeper | Support of the organization | $18,000 |
| Red Mountain Theatre Company | Support of the organization | $15,000 |
| Baptist Health Foundation | Support of the organization | $12,500 |
| Alabama Archives and History Foundation | Support of the organization | $10,000 |
| Berkeley Prepatory School | Support of education | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of Western North Carolina | Support of the organization | $10,000 |
| Life Skills Foundation | Support of the organization | $10,000 |
| South Carolina Coastal Carolina League for Growfoods Carolina | Support of the organization | $10,000 |
| Stair of Birmingham | Support of the organization | $10,000 |
| Linley Heflin Unit | Support of the organization | $8,000 |
| Gateway | Support of the organization | $7,000 |
| Alabama Institue for the Deaf and Blind | Support of the organization | $6,000 |
| Alzheimer's of Central Alabama | Support of the organization | $6,000 |
| Better Basics | Support of the organization | $6,000 |
| Birmingham Zoo | Support of the organization | $6,000 |
| Woodlawn Foundation | Support of the organization | $6,000 |
| Alabama 4-H Foundation | Support of the organization | $5,000 |
| Alabama Appleseed Center for Law & Justice | Support of the organization | $5,000 |
| Alabama Humanities Alliance | Support of the organization | $5,000 |
| ALS Association of Alabama | Support of the organization | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham | Support of the organization | $5,000 |
| Birmingham Children's Theatre | Support of the organization | $5,000 |
| Friends of Hale County | Support of the organization | $5,000 |
| Friends of Hurricane Creek | Support of the organization | $5,000 |
| Lakeshore Foundation | Support of the organization | $5,000 |
| Lovelady Center | Support of the organization | $5,000 |
| Metropolitan Ministries | Support of the organization | $5,000 |
| Sidewalk Film Center | Support of the organization | $5,000 |
| Tampa Bay Watch | Support of arts | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James T Stephens
- Elton B Stephens Jr
- Dell S Brooke
- Jane S Comer
Questions people ask
Does Stephens Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Stephens Foundation give?
$609,350 in tax year 2024, across 62 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Stephens Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James T Stephens (President), Elton B Stephens Jr (Treasurer), Dell S Brooke (Secretary) and Jane S Comer (Vice President).
What does Stephens Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and education.