Stephens Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Stephens Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wichita Falls, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $600,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$600,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$6.5 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $600,000 the year before.
42% 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 | $610,000 | 16 | $5.1 million |
| 2024 | $600,000 | 15 | $5.7 million |
| 2025 | $600,000 | 24 | $6.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Thomas P Stephens 811 6th Street, Wichita Falls, TX 76301 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (940) 723-2166 |
| What to submit | Request application form |
What Stephens Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 15 | $510,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 2 | $18,713 |
| Virginia | 2 | $17,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $13,787 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $7,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Msu Foundation | General operations | $100,000 |
| Young Life | General operations | $70,000 |
| Alzheimer Association | General operations | $61,225 |
| Saint Mark's Episcopal Church | General operations | $61,225 |
| Dallas Opera | General operations | $60,000 |
| Dallas Symphony Association | General operations | $48,550 |
| Broadway Dallas | General operations | $30,000 |
| Dallas Symphony Association Dallas Symphony Orchestra League | General operations | $25,000 |
| Missoula International School | General operations | $20,000 |
| American Friends of Lacmus Festival | General operations | $13,787 |
| Atlanta Opera | General operations | $13,787 |
| Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country | General operations | $10,000 |
| Horizon Circle | General operations | $10,000 |
| Mercy Chefs | General operations | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General operations | $10,000 |
| Wichita Falls Area Food Bank | General operations | $10,000 |
| Dallas Arboretum & Botanical | General operations | $9,000 |
| Park Cities Presbyterian Church | General operations | $7,500 |
| Spoleto Festival USA | General operations | $7,500 |
| Sweet Briar College | General operations | $7,500 |
| The Crystal Charity Ball | General operations | $5,000 |
| Opera Parallele | General operations | $4,926 |
| George Washington University | General operations | $2,500 |
| Uiversity of Texas Foundation | General operations | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas P Stephens
- Susan S Geyer
- Katherine S Smethie
- Craig Lewis
Questions people ask
Does Stephens Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Stephens Family Foundation give?
$600,000 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Stephens Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas P Stephens (President/Director), Susan S Geyer (Vice-President/Director), Katherine S Smethie (Vice-President/Director) and Craig Lewis (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Stephens Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and education.