Stevenson Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Stevenson Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.8 million in 89 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1.0 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$1.8 million
- Number of grants89
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$9.1 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2024 was up from $714,530 the year before.
19% 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 | $714,530 | 97 | $9.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 89 | $9.1 million |
How to apply
Stevenson Family Charitable Trust 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 Stevenson Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Massachusetts | 55 | $537,300 |
| California | 3 | $105,100 |
| District of Columbia | 9 | $103,405 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 4 | $12,100 |
| Virginia | 2 | $11,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maine | 4 | $5,750 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| RBC Capital Markets LLC (Donar Advised Fund) | Charitable contribution in line with mission | $1.0 million |
| Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum | Charitable contribution in line with mission | $125,000 |
| Smithsonian Institute | Charitable contribution in line with mission | $100,000 |
| Upstream USA | Charitable contribution in line with mission | $100,000 |
| Wbur | Charitable contribution in line with mission | $100,000 |
| Museum of Science | Charitable contribution in line with mission | $50,000 |
| New Bedford Symphony Orchestra | Charitable contribution in line with mission | $34,000 |
| New Bedford Whaling Museum | Charitable contribution in line with mission | $26,000 |
| Boston Ballet | Charitable contribution in line with mission | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities and Public Policy | Charitable contribution in line with mission | $25,000 |
| Proctor Academy | Charitable contribution in line with mission | $25,000 |
| Summer Search Boston | Charitable contribution in line with mission | $25,000 |
| Belmont Day School | Charitable contribution in line with mission | $20,000 |
| Focused Ultrasound Foundation | Charitable contribution in line with mission | $10,000 |
| Harvard University Women's Initiative | Charitable contribution in line with mission | $10,000 |
| Northwood School | Charitable contribution in line with mission | $10,000 |
| Olin College | Charitable contribution in line with mission | $10,000 |
| Schwab Charitable | Charitable contribution in line with mission | $10,000 |
| Sudbury Valley Trustees | Charitable contribution in line with mission | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Charitable contribution in line with mission | $7,000 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Charitable contribution in line with mission | $5,000 |
| Cambridge Center for Adult Education | Charitable contribution in line with mission | $5,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Charitable contribution in line with mission | $5,000 |
| Facing History and Ourselves | Charitable contribution in line with mission | $5,000 |
| Harvard Business School | Charitable contribution in line with mission | $5,000 |
| New Bedford Light Inc | Charitable contribution in line with mission | $5,000 |
| New England Conservatory | Charitable contribution in line with mission | $5,000 |
| Olympus Development Foundation | Charitable contribution in line with mission | $5,000 |
| Stanford University | Charitable contribution in line with mission | $5,000 |
| The Boston Foundation | Charitable contribution in line with mission | $5,000 |
| The Campaign School at Yale | Charitable contribution in line with mission | $5,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Charitable contribution in line with mission | $5,000 |
| Mount Auburn Hospital | Charitable contribution in line with mission | $3,500 |
| Our Sisters' School | Charitable contribution in line with mission | $2,500 |
| Southcoast Community Foundation | Charitable contribution in line with mission | $2,500 |
| The Trustees of Reservations | Charitable contribution in line with mission | $2,500 |
| WGBH Educational Foundation | Charitable contribution in line with mission | $2,400 |
| National Geographic Society | Charitable contribution in line with mission | $1,100 |
| Adolescent Consultation Services Inc | Charitable contribution in line with mission | $1,000 |
| Afs-Usa | Charitable contribution in line with mission | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Howard H Stevenson
- Fredericka O Stevenson
Questions people ask
Does Stevenson Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Stevenson Family Charitable Trust give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2024, across 89 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Stevenson Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Howard H Stevenson (Trustee) and Fredericka O Stevenson (Co-Trustee).
What does Stevenson Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and education.