The Brian D Stevens Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Brian D Stevens Foundation is a private foundation in Folsom, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $342,115 in 151 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$342,115
- Number of grants151
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$5.5 million
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2025 was up from $150,737 the year before.
80% of its 2025 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 | $161,256 | 69 | $5.8 million |
| 2024 | $150,737 | 75 | $5.3 million |
| 2025 | $342,115 | 151 | $5.5 million |
How to apply
The Brian D 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 The Brian D Stevens Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 29 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 21 | $117,675 |
| California | 52 | $97,630 |
| Texas | 9 | $22,760 |
| District of Columbia | 9 | $19,000 |
| Massachusetts | 10 | $15,050 |
| Illinois | 5 | $10,500 |
| Virginia | 5 | $9,000 |
| Maryland | 7 | $8,000 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $5,750 |
| Georgia | 4 | $4,250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NEO Philanthropy Inc | General Support | $60,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $22,500 |
| Catholic Prison Ministries Coalitio | General Support | $10,000 |
| Mount Saint Mary College | General Support | $10,000 |
| Order of Malta | General Support | $9,872 |
| Individual | General Support | $6,000 |
| Trevor Project | General Support | $5,500 |
| DocWalks4Animals | General Support | $5,000 |
| Franciscan Mission Service | General Support | $5,000 |
| Eisenhower Health Foundation | General Support | $5,000 |
| Meeting Professional International | General Support | $4,500 |
| Our Lady of Solitude | General Support | $3,860 |
| Holy Trinity Catholic Church | General Support | $3,825 |
| Outer Cape Health Services | General Support | $3,500 |
| Van Ness Recovery House | General Support | $3,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General Support | $3,000 |
| Project Angel Food | General Support | $3,000 |
| Desert AIDS Project | General Support | $3,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $3,000 |
| Misericordia Foundation | General Support | $3,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $3,000 |
| The Father McKenna Center | General Support | $3,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $3,000 |
| Old Las Palmas Neighborhood Organiz | General Support | $2,750 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospita | General Support | $2,750 |
| St Peter the Apostle Church | General Support | $2,500 |
| Individual | General Support | $2,500 |
| Instfor Myeloma Bone Cancer Researc | General Support | $2,500 |
| The Los Angeles Country Club Founda | General Support | $2,500 |
| Sollis Health LA | General Support | $2,460 |
| Individual | General Support | $2,325 |
| Boston Health Care for the Homeless | General Support | $2,000 |
| Alex Capecelatro and Brian Stevens | General Support | $2,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General Support | $1,850 |
| Individual | General Support | $1,500 |
| StartOut | General Support | $1,500 |
| Individual | General Support | $1,500 |
| American Cancer Society | General Support | $1,500 |
| MLC Cancer Foundation | General Support | $1,500 |
| Three Square Food Bank | General Support | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Brian Stevens
- Gerald Horan
Questions people ask
Does The Brian D Stevens Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Brian D Stevens Foundation give?
$342,115 in tax year 2025, across 151 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs The Brian D Stevens Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Brian Stevens (Chairman) and Gerald Horan (Sect'y/CFO).
What does The Brian D Stevens Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and education.