Private foundation · EIN 26-6285459 · Honolulu, Hawaii · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Stephen and Isabella Stevens World Peace 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $354K total, median $5,700. 91% of grants stayed in Hawaii.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$354K
Median grant
$5,700
Stays in HI
91%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Hawaii Pacific Model United Nations IncHonolulu, HIUnrestricted fund$160K
Hawaii Center for Youth PhilanthropyHonolulu, HIProgram development.$100K
University Laboratory SchoolHonolulu, HIGrant awarded for universiry laboratory school (uls) - peace & pilina program (sy2024-2025)$25K
The Laulima Charitable Foundation (via Lci)Honolulu, HIUnrestricted$23K
Hawaii Association of Independent SchoolsHonolulu, HIFor hais's schools of the future conference deib track development$21K
Drew SchoolSan Francisco, CAFor drew school's travel & accommodations to the 2025 dei confrence$5,700
Island SchoolLihue, HIFor island school's travel & accommodations to the 2025 hawaii pacmun conference.$5,500
Hanalani SchoolsMililani, HIStudent scholarship to the national high school model united nations conference in new york city.$5,000
Hawaii Technology AcademyLihue, HIFor hawaii technology academy's travel & accommodations to the 2025 dei conference.$3,400
Hawaii Preparatory AcademyWaimea, HIFor hawaii preparatory academy's travel & accommodations to the 2025 dei conference$3,100
Parker SchoolKamuela, HIFor parker school's travel & accommodations to the 2025 dei conference$2,800

By state: Hawaii 10 · California 1

About this foundation

Stephen and Isabella Stevens World Peace Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Stephen and Isabella Stevens World Peace Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Stephen and Isabella Stevens World Peace Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $354K across 11 grants, a median of $5,700.

Where does Stephen and Isabella Stevens World Peace Foundation give?

Hawaii (10 grants), California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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