Stephens Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Stephens Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Bronxville, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $618,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $41,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$618,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$41,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$10.6 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $414,400 the year before.
20% 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 | $400,000 | 10 | $9.1 million |
| 2024 | $414,400 | 10 | $10.4 million |
| 2025 | $618,000 | 10 | $10.6 million |
How to apply
Stephens Family Charitable 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 Stephens Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | $298,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $250,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $50,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bennington College | General purposes | $250,000 |
| Yonkers Partners in Education | General purposes | $105,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Fdn | General purposes | $50,000 |
| New York Public Radio | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Westhab | General purposes | $42,000 |
| Christodora | General purposes | $40,000 |
| Harlem Academy | General purposes | $30,000 |
| Cody Dieruf Foundation | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Grad Bag Inc | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Concordia College | General purposes | $11,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nicholas A Stephens
- Lisa J Kunstadter
Questions people ask
Does Stephens Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Stephens Family Charitable Foundation give?
$618,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $41,000.
Who runs Stephens Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nicholas A Stephens (Secretary/Treasurer) and Lisa J Kunstadter (President).
What does Stephens Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.