Elbridge & Evelyn Stuart Foundation
Accepts applications
Elbridge & Evelyn Stuart Foundation is a private foundation in Jackson, Wyoming. In tax year 2025 it gave $302,500 in 51 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$302,500
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$7.8 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was down from $307,500 the year before.
55% 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 | $280,000 | 47 | $6.5 million |
| 2024 | $307,500 | 55 | $6.9 million |
| 2025 | $302,500 | 51 | $7.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bny Mellon One Wall Street, New York, NY 10286 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (310) 551-7618 |
| What to submit | Letter stating purpose of requesting funds. Brief history and current tax exempt status of organization make the request. |
What Elbridge & Evelyn Stuart Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 20 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 12 | $100,500 |
| Wyoming | 5 | $48,000 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $30,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $20,000 |
| Illinois | 7 | $13,750 |
| New York | 3 | $13,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $11,250 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $8,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hoover Institution | General use | $25,000 |
| Star Gospel Mission | General use | $25,000 |
| Channel 72 Inc - the Magora Project | General use | $20,000 |
| Grand Teton National Park Foundation | General use | $20,000 |
| Stanford University Humanities Center | General use | $20,000 |
| Hector's Helping Hand | General use | $10,000 |
| Khol Jackson Radio | General use | $10,000 |
| Preservation Society of Charleston | General use | $10,000 |
| University of Southern Ca | General use | $10,000 |
| Defy Ventures | General use | $7,500 |
| Marlborough School | General use | $7,500 |
| Alliance for Smiles Inc | General use | $5,000 |
| Dartmouth College | General use | $5,000 |
| Golden Retriever Rescue | General use | $5,000 |
| Hamilton College | General use | $5,000 |
| Harvard - Westlake School | General use | $5,000 |
| High Point Iea Inc | General use | $5,000 |
| Hillsdale College | General use | $5,000 |
| Inner City Education Foundation | General use | $5,000 |
| John Austin Cheney Foundation | General use | $5,000 |
| K-9'S for Warriors | General use | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association | General use | $5,000 |
| Thrive Animal Rescue | General use | $5,000 |
| Trustee of Princeton University | General use | $5,000 |
| Wyoming Wildlife Advocates | General use | $5,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | General use | $4,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General use | $4,000 |
| Peabody Institute of Archaeology | General use | $4,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Fed of America | General use | $4,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General use | $4,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General use | $4,000 |
| Defending Our Neighbors | General use | $3,000 |
| Invisible Institute | General use | $3,000 |
| Manna | General use | $3,000 |
| The Trevor Project | General use | $3,000 |
| Advance Illinois | General use | $2,500 |
| Carolina Migrant Network | General use | $2,500 |
| Chicago Public Media - Wbez | General use | $2,500 |
| Joffrey Ballet | General use | $2,500 |
| Lafd Foundation | General use | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles Nelson
- Evelyn Nelson Attaway
Questions people ask
Does Elbridge & Evelyn Stuart Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Elbridge & Evelyn Stuart Foundation give?
$302,500 in tax year 2025, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Elbridge & Evelyn Stuart Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Charles Nelson (Co-Trustee) and Evelyn Nelson Attaway (Co-Trustee).
What does Elbridge & Evelyn Stuart Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.