The Stewart Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Stewart Foundation is a private foundation in York, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $618,975 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $105,654. 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$618,975
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$105,654
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was down from $628,777 the year before.
7% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $969,794 | 44 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $628,777 | 45 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $618,975 | 42 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
The 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 Stewart Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 33 | $443,712 |
| Maryland | 7 | $130,819 |
| Colorado | 1 | $33,333 |
| Florida | 1 | $11,111 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crispus Attucks Association Inc | Pledge payment, general donation and company match | $105,654 |
| York County History Center | Pledge payment | $90,000 |
| Penn-Mar Organization | Pledge payment, general donation and company match | $70,819 |
| York County Safety Collaboration | Pledge payment | $50,000 |
| Aspen Community Foundation | General donation | $33,333 |
| Leg Up Farm | Pledge payment and general donation | $31,000 |
| The Boys & Girls Club of Cecil County | General donation | $25,000 |
| United Way | Pledge payment | $25,000 |
| YMCA of the Roses | Pledge payment | $25,000 |
| Perryville Fire Company | General donation | $20,000 |
| Accountability for Life | Pledge payment | $15,000 |
| Catholic Harvest Food Pantry | General donation | $11,111 |
| The Source | General donation | $11,111 |
| Give Local York | Pledge payment | $10,000 |
| Wellspanyork Hospital | Pledge payment | $10,000 |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School | General donation | $8,056 |
| York County Food Bank | General donation and company match | $7,265 |
| Children's Home of York | Pledge payment and company match | $6,164 |
| Lifepath Christian Ministry | General donation | $5,555 |
| Creative York | General donation | $5,000 |
| Fair Hill Nature Center | Pledge payment | $5,000 |
| York County Bar Foundation | General donation | $5,000 |
| Youth Empowerment Source | General donation | $5,000 |
| Pappus House | Pledge payment, general donation and company match | $4,233 |
| West Manchester Township Parks and Recreation | General donation | $3,950 |
| Turning Point Men's and Women's Counseling | Pledge payment, general donation and company match | $3,224 |
| Hospice & Community Care | General donation | $3,000 |
| Charlestown Fire Company | General donation | $2,500 |
| Ecan | General donation | $2,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General donation | $2,500 |
| York Catholic High School | General donation | $2,500 |
| Byrnes Health Education Center | Pledge payment and general donation | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | General donation | $2,000 |
| Arc of York County | General donation | $1,500 |
| Hanover Area YMCA | General donation | $1,500 |
| York Day Nursery | General donation | $1,500 |
| Catholic Woman's Club of York | General donation | $1,000 |
| Logos Academy | General donation | $1,000 |
| Margaret E Moul Home | General donation | $1,000 |
| Pink Power | General donation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gary A Stewart
- David J Stewart
- Gary A Stewart Jr
- Jeremy Lynch
- Joseph P Clark II
Questions people ask
Does The Stewart Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Stewart Foundation give?
$618,975 in tax year 2025, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Stewart Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gary A Stewart (President), David J Stewart (Vice President), Gary A Stewart Jr (Secretary) and Jeremy Lynch (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Stewart Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, youth programs and human services.