Stephenson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Stephenson Foundation is a private foundation in Palo Alto, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 30 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $850,000. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$850,000
- Assets$29.0 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
54% 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 | $1.2 million | 30 | $27.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 30 | $29.0 million |
How to apply
Stephenson 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 Stephenson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 15 | $962,350 |
| Oklahoma | 2 | $150,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $55,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $51,253 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,500 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $750 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hoover Institution | To support the promotion of personal and economic liberty, free enterprise, and limited government. | $850,000 |
| Folds of Honor | To 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 | $100,000 |
| American Enterprise Institute | To support research and education on issues of government, politics, economics and social welfare | $50,000 |
| Folds of Honor | To 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 | $50,000 |
| Cal Matters | To prepare students in underserved communities for success in college and in life | $25,000 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | To support alzheimer's research | $25,000 |
| Harvard University | To support harvard athletics football | $25,000 |
| Leland Stanford Junior University (Siepr) | To help support early-career economists | $25,000 |
| KIPP Bay Area Schools | To prepare students in underserved communities for success in college and in life. | $15,000 |
| Anti Corruption Foundation | To maintain and build upon a standard of excellence in invetigations exposing to corruption and crimes. | $10,000 |
| Postpartum Support Center | To help provide direct support to expectant and new mother and their children in marin and sonoma counties. | $10,000 |
| Spirit of America | To supporte troops and diplomats to help them save and improve lives, promote values shared by americans and our allies, and strengthen relationships. | $10,000 |
| The Dawn Redwoods Trust | To help people in their times of need | $10,000 |
| UCLA Cancer Center Foundation | To support dedicated to cancer research at ucla. | $10,000 |
| Eastshore Alliance FC | To support youth soccer players of the east bay area. | $5,000 |
| Harvard University | To support harvard athletics baseball | $5,000 |
| Sinsa | Social welfare. | $5,000 |
| Wilmington Friends School | To provide education support | $5,000 |
| Eastshore Alliance FC | To support youth soccer players of the east bay area. | $3,500 |
| Ducks Unlimited | To supports the conservation, restoration and management of wetlands and associated habitats for north america's waterfowl. | $2,500 |
| All Stars Helping Kids | To disrupt the cycle of poverty and encourage innovation by seed funding start-up nonprofits in the bay area. | $2,000 |
| Council of American Ambassadors | To support the role of the american ambassador and the country team in carrying out u.s. Foreign policy at embassies around the world. | $1,000 |
| Delta Waterfowl Foundation | To support habitat conservation and secure the future of watefowl hunting. | $1,000 |
| Palo Alto Medical Foundation | To support the mission of improving health and well-being and the future of health care. | $1,000 |
| American Federation of Police and Concerned Citizens | To support familes of officers killed in the line of duty. | $750 |
| Atherton Police Officers Association | To support the atherton police department | $500 |
| Business Executives for National Society (Bens) | To support government leaders implement solutions to the most challenging problems in national security. | $253 |
| American Heart Association | To help support in fighting heart disease and stroke. | $250 |
| Special Olympics | To provide sports training, educational programming and health resources to special olympics athletes in the community. | $250 |
| Atherton Police Officers Association | To support the atherton police department | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara Stephenson
- Thomas F Stephenson
Questions people ask
Does Stephenson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Stephenson Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Stephenson Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Barbara Stephenson (President) and Thomas F Stephenson (Vice President).
What does Stephenson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, veterans and human services.