Private foundation · EIN 20-1998989 · Medina, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Stevens Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 40 grants paid, $243K total, median $1,750. 83% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
40
$243K
Median grant
$1,750
Stays in WA
83%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.8M

Grants paid in 2025

40 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bertschi SchoolSeattle, WAGeneral support$46K
Seattle Country Day SchoolSeattle, WAGeneral support$28K
St Thomas ChurchMedina, WASupport of church$25K
Learning Tree Preschool MontessoriSeattle, WAGeneral support$15K
University of Washington FoundationSeattle, WAEducation$15K
Lakeside SchoolSeattle, WAEducation$14K
United Way of King CountySeattle, WAGeneral support$13K
Woodland Park ZooSeattle, WAGeneral support$10K
Little SchoolBellevue, WAGeneral support$10K
University of Bristol Foundation IncNew York, NYEducation$10K
Waterfront Park SeattleSeattle, WAGeneral support$9,600
Epiphany Early LearningSeattle, WAGeneral support$7,500
Wild Salmon CenterPortland, ORGeneral support$3,500
Ashesi University FoundationSeattle, WAGeneral support$2,500
Pacific Nw BalletSeattle, WAGeneral support$2,500
Represent US Education FoundationPortland, MAEducation$2,500
American Horticultural Society (ahs Gardening)Alexandria, VAGeneral support$2,000
King FmSeattle, WARadio station$2,000
Kuow Public RadioSeattle, WARadio station$2,000
Seattle OperaSeattle, WASocial service$2,000
Act TheaterSeattle, WAGeneral support$1,500
Caf AmericaAlexandria, VAGeneral support$1,500
Episcopal Relief and DevelopmentNew York, NYGeneral support$1,500
Seattle Art MuseumSeattle, WAPublic garden$1,500
Seattle Repertory TheaterSeattle, WATheatre$1,500
Seattle SymphonySeattle, WASocial service$1,500
TreehouseSeattle, WAGeneral support$1,500
Arcs Foundation IncSeattle, WAEducation$1,250
Cascade Public Media (kcts)Seattle, WAGeneral support$1,200
Common Power (fuse Innovation Fund)Seattle, WAGeneral support$1,000
Frye Art MuseumSeattle, WAGeneral support$1,000
King County Library System FoundationIssaquah, WAGeneral support$1,000
Mount Baker Community ClubSeattle, WACampaign$1,000
Museum of FlightBellevue, WASocial service$1,000
Seattle Public Library FoundationSeattle, WASocial service$1,000
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USLaguna Hills, CAGeneral support$1,000
SiffSeattle, WAGeneral support$1,000
Washington Park ArboretumSeattle, WAPublic garden$1,000
ArtsfundSeattle, WASocial service$750
Seattle Children's TheaterSeattle, WASocial service$500

By state: Washington 33 · New York 2 · Virginia 2 · Oregon 1 · Massachusetts 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Stevens Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Medina, Washington, administered in care of Delphine Stevens, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Stevens Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Stevens Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $243K across 40 grants, a median of $1,750.

Where does Stevens Family Foundation give?

Washington (33 grants), New York (2 grants), Virginia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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