Steward Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Steward Family Foundation is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $10.0 million in 3 grants; the typical grant was $350,000 and the largest $9.6 million. 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$10.0 million
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$350,000
- Largest grant$9.6 million
- Assets$28,751
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $9.6 million the year before.
67% 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 | $11.5 million | 5 | $22,486 |
| 2024 | $9.6 million | 2 | $6,644 |
| 2025 | $10.0 million | 3 | $28,751 |
How to apply
Steward Family 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Steward Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 1 | $9.6 million |
| Virginia | 2 | $450,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater St Louis | To further the exempt purpose of the recipient organizationto further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $9.6 million |
| The Areion Foundation | To further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $350,000 |
| Rick and Isabella Pina Ministries | To further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David L Steward
- Thelma E Steward
Questions people ask
Does Steward Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Steward Family Foundation give?
$10.0 million in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $350,000.
Who runs Steward Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David L Steward (Trustee) and Thelma E Steward (Trustee).
What does Steward Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services and faith communities.