Bee Payne-Stewart Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bee Payne-Stewart Foundation is a private foundation in Springfield, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $154,658 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,600. 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$154,658
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,600
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was down from $314,370 the year before.
29% 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 | $314,370 | 32 | $4.5 million |
| 2024 | $154,658 | 21 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
Bee Payne-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 Bee Payne-Stewart Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 20 | $154,558 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gynca | Support of program | $25,600 |
| KVC Missouri | Program support | $20,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Program support | $15,000 |
| Convoy of Hope | Program support | $10,000 |
| Sculpture Walk Springfield | Program support | $10,000 |
| Stomp the Blues Out of Homelessness | Support of program | $10,000 |
| Elks Lodge 2779 | Program support | $6,000 |
| Msu Foundation | Support of program | $6,000 |
| Umkc | Program support | $5,958 |
| Casa of SW Mo | Support of program | $5,000 |
| KC Wells Academy | Support of program | $5,000 |
| Kiwanis of the Ozarks | Program support | $5,000 |
| Make A Wish | Program support | $5,000 |
| Mo Sport Hall of Fame | Support of program | $5,000 |
| Msu | Support of program | $5,000 |
| The Kitchen | Support of program | $5,000 |
| Shriners Children's Hospital | Program support | $5,000 |
| Gateway Human Trafficking | Program support | $2,500 |
| Special Olympics | Support of program | $2,000 |
| Least of These Pantry | Program support | $1,500 |
| Firefighters and Ems Fund | Program support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan Stewart-Daniel
- Lora Stewart-Thomas
- Julie Stewart
- Bruce McCurry
- Jeff Robinson
Questions people ask
Does Bee Payne-Stewart Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bee Payne-Stewart Foundation give?
$154,658 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Bee Payne-Stewart Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Susan Stewart-Daniel (President), Lora Stewart-Thomas (Vp/Sec), Julie Stewart (VP) and Bruce McCurry (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Bee Payne-Stewart Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness.