Winifred Stevens Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Winifred Stevens Foundation is a private foundation in Tempe, Arizona. In tax year 2024 it gave $9.1 million in 122 grants; the typical grant was $47,500 and the largest $1.8 million. 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$9.1 million
- Number of grants122
- Typical grant$47,500
- Largest grant$1.8 million
- Assets$201 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2024 was up from $9.1 million the year before.
37% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $9.1 million | 125 | $198 million |
| 2024 | $9.1 million | 122 | $201 million |
How to apply
Winifred Stevens 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 Winifred Stevens Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 30 states, the most to Maryland. It also paid $255,500 in 11 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 11 | $2.8 million |
| California | 16 | $1.2 million |
| Washington | 18 | $1.0 million |
| District of Columbia | 13 | $530,000 |
| Arizona | 4 | $443,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $350,000 |
| New York | 5 | $327,500 |
| Oregon | 3 | $271,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $266,000 |
| Michigan | 4 | $220,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Community Foundation | Daf contribution | $1.8 million |
| Upper Columbia Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists | Upper columbia conference serve one more initiative | $380,000 |
| General Conference Health Ministries | Karachi adventist hospital dental clinic and nursing school upgrade | $270,000 |
| Liberty in North Korea | Rescue & resettlement fund | $200,000 |
| Adventist Development and Relief Agency International | Adra connections | $150,000 |
| Holbrook Indian School | Student life center capital campaign | $150,000 |
| Pine Forge Academy | Pfa student success center: continued support for pathways of experiential learning | $150,000 |
| Sea Shepherd | Antarctica defense - the perfect storm of wildlife conservation and climate | $150,000 |
| Walla Walla University | Center for humanitarian engagement (che) at wwu | $150,000 |
| Equality Now Inc | Ending sexual violence in south asia (2024-25) | $145,000 |
| Asap Ministries Inc | Education initiatives for the marginalized in myanmar and the west border region of thailand | $130,000 |
| Operation Safe House Inc | Operation safehouse | $125,000 |
| Potomac Conference Corporation of Seventh-Day Adventists | The hyattsville urban center of influence | $125,000 |
| Holbrook Indian School | Maps initiative | $123,000 |
| Springfield Seventh Day Adventist Church | Celebrate recovery at springfield adventist church | $121,000 |
| Good News Broadcasting Network | Wsf 2024 program support grant application | $120,000 |
| Andean Health and Development | Training rural healthcare leaders in ecuador | $107,250 |
| Adventist Development and Relief Agency International | Adra school feeding initiative | $100,000 |
| Friends of the Earth | Stopping plastics pollution in our oceans | $100,000 |
| General Conference Corporation of Seventh-Day Adventist | General conference of sda - white estate | $100,000 |
| General Conference Corporation of Seventh-Day Adventist | Global mission pioneers in china and global chinese missionaries around the world | $100,000 |
| General Conference Corporation of Seventh-Day Adventist | High school dorm in thailand to house chinese students | $100,000 |
| Georgia-Cumberland Academy | Excellence in music production | $100,000 |
| Georgia-Cumberland Academy | Gca's center for student success and wellness | $100,000 |
| Impact Hope | 2024 vocational training program and socio-economic empowerment expansion | $100,000 |
| Manassehs Children | Manassehs children - empowerment transformation training (ett) | $100,000 |
| Mental Health Grace Alliance | Mhga capacity building for expansion efforts 2024 | $100,000 |
| Oakwood University | The new music building | $100,000 |
| Restore A Child Inc | Health, medical and education for maasai and ukraine refugee children | $100,000 |
| Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness NPC | Supporting wabanaki public health and wellness cedar road (detox) recovery services | $100,000 |
| Whyhunger | Increased support for sustainable agriculture and agroecology in the u.s. And globally | $100,000 |
| Adventist Community Health Care | Healthmotivate community outreach | $80,000 |
| North Pacific Union Conference of Seventh Day Adventists | Discipletrek | $80,000 |
| Upper Columbia Academy | Uca 2024 farm sustainability project | $80,000 |
| Wisconsin Conference of Sda | Wisconsin college ministry - missionary staff support program | $80,000 |
| Adventist Health International | Flexi fund for 2024 | $75,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County and the Inland Empire | The road to success: strong connections for youth through one-to-one mentoring | $75,000 |
| First Nations Development Institute | Stewarding native lands (snl) | $75,000 |
| House of Ruth | House of ruth prevention education program | $75,000 |
| Mount Ellis Academy Montana Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists | Mea trade program | $75,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda Spady
- Jeff Spady
- Savannah Stevens
- Heidi Spady
Questions people ask
Does Winifred Stevens Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Winifred Stevens Foundation give?
$9.1 million in tax year 2024, across 122 grants, with a typical grant of $47,500.
Who runs Winifred Stevens Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Linda Spady (President), Jeff Spady (Treasurer), Savannah Stevens (Secretary) and Heidi Spady (Board Member).
What does Winifred Stevens Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and health.