Private foundation · EIN 33-0273191 · Escondido, California

Stewardship 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: 84 grants paid, $9.9M total, median $30K. 38% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
84
$9.9M
Median grant
$30K
Stays in CA
38%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$230M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 84 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Barnabas FoundationCrete, ILCharitable donation$3.0M
Sunrise Christian Education FoundationEscondido, CACharitable donation$941K
Dordt UniversitySioux Center, IACharitable donation$400K
Sola MediaSan Diego, CACharitable donation$400K
Westminster SeminaryEscondido, CACharitable donation$400K
San Diego Rescue MissionSan Diego, CACharitable donation$350K
EurcEscondido, CACharitable donation$335K
Calvin Christian SchoolEscondido, CACharitable donation$310K
Providence Christian CollegePasadena, CACharitable donation$300K
Providence Christian CollegePasadena, CACharitable donation$300K
Providence Christian CollegePasadena, CACharitable donation$300K
Providence Christian CollegePasadena, CACharitable donation$250K
Ligonier MinistriesOrlando, FLCharitable donation$200K
Redlands Christian SchoolRedlands, CACharitable donation$125K
Mission IndiaGrand Rapids, MICharitable donation$120K
Word & DeedHudsonville, MICharitable donation$120K
American Bible SocietyPhiladelphia, PACharitable donation$100K
Calvin SeminaryGrand Rapids, MICharitable donation$100K
Pasadena United Reformed ChurchSouth Pasadena, CACharitable donation$100K
Salem Christian HomesChino, CACharitable donation$100K
Salvation ArmySan Diego, CACharitable donation$80K
Talking Bibles InternationalEscondido, CACharitable donation$80K
Partners WorldwideGrand Rapids, MICharitable donation$75K
Mid America Reformed SeminaryDyer, INCharitable donation$60K
Resonate Global MissionGrand Rapids, MICharitable donation$60K
World News GroupAsheville, NCCharitable donation$60K
Covenant CollegeLookout Mountain, GACharitable donation$50K
Interfaith Community ServicesEscondido, CACharitable donation$50K
North County Food BankVista, CACharitable donation$50K
Trinity Western UniversityLangley, CACharitable donation$50K
Christian Schools InternationalGrand Rapids, MICharitable donation$40K
Crossroads Prison MinstryKentwood, MICharitable donation$40K
ErrchinaBerkely, CACharitable donation$40K
Friends of IcsKentwood, MICharitable donation$40K
Int Fellowship of Christians & JewsChicago, ILCharitable donation$40K
Kuyper CollegeGrand Rapids, MICharitable donation$40K
Luke SocietySioux Falls, SDCharitable donation$40K
World RenewGrand Rapids, MICharitable donation$40K
Calvin UniversityGrand Rapids, MICharitable donation$35K
English Language InstituteFort Collins, COCharitable donation$35K
Reframe MinistriesGrand Rapids, MICharitable donation$35K
Arise Presbyterian ChurchOceanside, CACharitable donation$30K
Doctors Without BordersHagerstown, MDCharitable donation$30K
Quiet WatersDenver, COCharitable donation$30K
Bethany Christian ServicesLA Mirada, CACharitable donation$25K
Bible League InternationalCrete, ILCharitable donation$25K
Mercy ShipsGarden Valley, TXCharitable donation$25K
Rehoboth Christian SchoolRehoboth, NMCharitable donation$25K
The NavigatorsColorado Springs, COCharitable donation$25K
Wounded Warrior ProjectTopeka, KSCharitable donation$25K
American Cancer SocietyHagerstown, MDCharitable donation$20K
Bible Mission GlobalAlbuquerque, NMCharitable donation$20K
Christian Leaders InstituteSpring Lake, MICharitable donation$20K
Elim Christian ServicesCrestwood, ILCharitable donation$20K
Friends of IsraelBellmawr, NJCharitable donation$20K
Rady Childrens Hospital FoundationSan Diego, CACharitable donation$20K
Reformed Youth ServicesHudsonville, MICharitable donation$20K
Turning Point USAPhoenix, AZCharitable donation$20K
Young Life (sd North County Inland)Escondido, CACharitable donation$20K
Alternatives Medical ClinicEscondido, CACharitable donation$15K

By state: California 32 · Illinois 4 · Michigan 16 · Iowa 2 · Florida 2 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Stewardship Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Escondido, California. 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 Stewardship 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 Stewardship Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $9.9M across 84 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Stewardship Foundation give?

California (32 grants), Illinois (4 grants), Michigan (16 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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