Stewardship Community Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Stewardship Community Foundation is a private foundation in Alvada, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $28,020 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$28,020
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$635,004
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was down from $31,095 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 | $29,902 | 10 | $626,220 |
| 2024 | $31,095 | 8 | $623,135 |
| 2025 | $28,020 | 6 | $635,004 |
How to apply
Stewardship Community 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 Stewardship Community Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 4 | $10,020 |
| Indiana | 2 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green State University | tuition assistance for L Grady K Recker and B Fulk paid directly to the school | $5,000 |
| UniversityToledo | tuition assistance for Autumn Zuber and Leila Spyker paid directly to the school | $4,000 |
| Trine University | tuition assistance for Emerson Litzenberg paid directly to the school | $2,000 |
| University of St Francis | tuition assistance for E Shuherk paid directly to the school | $2,000 |
| Cancer Patient Services | donation to their general fund | $1,000 |
| Hancock Co Humane Society | donation to help cover adoptions fees for one dog | $20 |
Officers and trustees
- Suzanne Rister
- Steve Ferguson
- Rachel Gregory
- Frank K Simon Jr Jan to May
- Kevin Sonnenberg June to Dec
Questions people ask
Does Stewardship Community Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Stewardship Community Foundation give?
$28,020 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Stewardship Community Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Suzanne Rister (Secretary), Steve Ferguson (Vice President), Rachel Gregory (Treasurer) and Frank K Simon Jr Jan to May (President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Stewardship Community Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.