The Genevieve McMillan-Reba Stewart Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Genevieve McMillan-Reba Stewart Foundation is a private foundation in Norwood, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 43 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $300,000. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$11.2 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
28% of its 2025 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 | $2.7 million | 55 | $12.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 54 | $12.0 million |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 43 | $11.2 million |
How to apply
The Genevieve McMillan-Reba Stewart 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 Genevieve McMillan-Reba Stewart Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 16 | $395,000 |
| New York | 10 | $361,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $320,000 |
| Maryland | 4 | $135,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $80,000 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $30,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $30,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $30,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $30,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Texas University | Charitable | $300,000 |
| 1FOR3ORG | Charitable | $90,000 |
| Friends of Fondation de France | Charitable | $90,000 |
| Myriad USA | Charitable | $66,000 |
| Maryland Institute College of Art | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Ethiopia Education Initiatives Inc | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Aslan Project (The) | Charitable | $35,000 |
| ACLU Foundation of Massachusetts | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Alliance of Families for Justice | Charitable | $30,000 |
| American Friends of la Korsa Inc | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Baltimore Design School | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Center for Constitutional Rights | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Deneke Inc | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Foundation for Mississippi History | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Fractured Atlas - Donkey Saddle Pro | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Freedom House Inc | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Highlander Research and Education C | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Wenworth Institute of Technology | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Boston Committee on the Middle East | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Friends of Matenwa | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Interfaith Peace-Builders (Ifpb) | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Just Vision | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Rhode Island School of Design | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Union Docs Inc | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Young Peoples Project | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Magnum Foundation | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Middle East Childrens Inst Inc | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Teaching for Change | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Wegene Eithiopian Foundation | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Women Encouraging Empowerment | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Workers Defense Project | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Conservatory Lab Foundation | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Ethiopian Eritrean Special Needs Co | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Greenroots | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Marion Institute (The) | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Resist Inc | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Friends of Seraj - Seraj Library PR | Charitable | $15,000 |
| University of Massachusetts Foundat | Charitable | $15,000 |
| African Repertory Connection | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Arteeast Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kibebe Gizaw
- Nancy Murray
- Anne-Marie Stein
- John E Fedele
- Catherine Lalanne Gobet
Questions people ask
Does The Genevieve McMillan-Reba Stewart Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Genevieve McMillan-Reba Stewart Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Genevieve McMillan-Reba Stewart Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kibebe Gizaw (Trustee), Nancy Murray (Trustee), Anne-Marie Stein (Trustee) and John E Fedele (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Genevieve McMillan-Reba Stewart Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and science and research.