Stewardship Foundation
Accepts applications
Stewardship Foundation is a private foundation in Tacoma, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.5 million in 101 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.5 million
- Number of grants101
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$135 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was down from $6.0 million the year before.
18% of its 2024 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 | $6.0 million | 103 | $130 million |
| 2024 | $5.5 million | 101 | $135 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jon Beighle P O Box 1278, Tacoma, WA 98401-1278 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (253) 620-1340 |
| What to submit | Potential grantees that are qualified section 501(c)(3) charitable organizations must submit a letter of inquiry that includes the following: contact information, description of organization and nature of work, statement of the issue to be addressed, timeframe of proposed project, one-page proposed project budget, and IRS 501(c)(3) letter of determination. There are no deadlines for submitting letters of inquiry. Within 30 days of submitting a letter of inquiry, the organization will be notified whether it is invited to submit a full proposal/application. Organizations that have received a grant from the stewardship foundation within the past three years may also submit a full proposal/application. Organizations may approach the foundation once per year. |
| Deadlines | Letter of inquiry deadline: none applications/proposal deadline(s): 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1 |
| Restrictions | Grants are generally limited to 10% of total operating revenue. Grants are made to organizations and projects that address the following themes: leadership, poverty, justice and reconciliation, faith and discipleship, children at risk. Currently the foundation does not fund: individuals for scholarships or fellowships, endowments, debt reduction, emergency disaster relief, missionary sending, lobbying or influencing elections or legislation. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Stewardship Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 23 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 39 | $2.0 million |
| California | 8 | $550,000 |
| Colorado | 10 | $407,000 |
| Michigan | 6 | $280,000 |
| Oregon | 5 | $275,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $255,000 |
| Illinois | 4 | $240,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $225,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $150,000 |
| Indiana | 2 | $135,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fuller Theological Seminary | Student scholarships for academic year 2025 | $200,000 |
| World Vision Inc | Global wash program advanced technology integration | $165,000 |
| Fuller Theological Seminary | Student scholarships for academic year 2024 | $125,000 |
| The Veritas Forum | Equipping student leaders through year-round training to engage university communities with the christian faith | $125,000 |
| World Relief | Engaging the church in supporting the holistic well-being of immigrants in western washington | $125,000 |
| Compassion International | Continuing ministry expansion in malawi | $100,000 |
| Friends of Forman Christian College | Scholarships for christian students in pakistan | $100,000 |
| International Justice Mission | Ending violence against women and children in the andean region | $100,000 |
| Justice Ventures International | Unrestricted support | $100,000 |
| Lifewater International | Unrestricted support | $100,000 |
| Medical Teams International Inc | Ugandamaternal and child health program | $100,000 |
| Olive Crest | Child welfare prevention and foster care services in pierce county | $100,000 |
| World Vision Inc | Measurement of wash approaches in fragile states | $100,000 |
| Langham Partnership USA | Putting words into action: elevating women in ministry | $90,000 |
| Northwest Immigrant Rights Project | Unrestricted support - legal assistance for asylum seekers | $90,000 |
| Vine Maple Place | Unrestricted support | $90,000 |
| Colossian Forum (The) | Unrestricted support | $80,000 |
| World Bicycle Relief NFP | Expanding kitui county's community health promoters | $80,000 |
| Alpha USA | Unrestricted support | $75,000 |
| Echo Inc | Unrestricted support | $75,000 |
| Hope International | Reaching frontiers through the savings group ministry | $75,000 |
| Northwest Immigrant Rights Project | Unrestricted support - legal assistance for immigrants at the northwest ice processing center | $75,000 |
| Scholarleaders International | General support for scholar leaders mission | $75,000 |
| Agros International | Unrestricted support | $70,000 |
| Association for A More Just Society-Us | Preparation of leaders to shape the future | $70,000 |
| Eastside Academy | Unrestricted support | $70,000 |
| New Horizons Ministries | Unrestricted support | $70,000 |
| The Sinapis Group | Unrestricted support | $70,000 |
| The Society of St Andrew Inc | Unrestricted support | $70,000 |
| Vision House | Unrestricted support | $70,000 |
| Headington Institute | Unrestricted support | $65,000 |
| Mesa Global | Advancing african and south asian women in theological education | $65,000 |
| Starfish Project Inc | Unrestricted support | $65,000 |
| African Road Inc | Id kits & batwa empowerment for indigenous people in burundi | $60,000 |
| Hopecentral | Unrestricted support | $60,000 |
| Lifenet International | Unrestricted support | $60,000 |
| Palmer Scholars | Unrestricted support | $60,000 |
| Redeem International | Unrestricted support | $60,000 |
| Street Psalms | Unrestricted support | $60,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound | Unrestricted support | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William T Weyerhaeuser
- Gail T Weyerhaeuser
- Jon Beighle
- Andrea P Cook
- Cynthia Wilson Edwards
- Christopher P Herink
- Benjamin Weyerhaeuser
- Andria Skornik
- Jason Bosh
- Todd Silver
- Cary Paine
- Linda Ranz
Questions people ask
Does Stewardship Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Letter of inquiry deadline: none applications/proposal deadline(s): 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1.
How much does Stewardship Foundation give?
$5.5 million in tax year 2024, across 101 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Stewardship Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists William T Weyerhaeuser (Director, Chair), Gail T Weyerhaeuser (Director, Vice-Chair, Treasurer), Jon Beighle (President) and Andrea P Cook (Director) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Stewardship Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, international and education.