Private foundation · EIN 39-6711913 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

R a Stevens Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Wisconsin. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $10K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 18 grants paid, $288K total, median $10K. 94% of grants stayed in Wisconsin. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
18
$288K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in WI
94%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$4.4M

How to apply

Write to the above address for an application. Contact: Ra Stevens Family Foundation, 1313 N Franklin Place 1906, Milwaukee, Wi, 4143139310 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Milwaukee RepMilwaukee, WIGeneral operations$75K
Sharp LiteracyMilwaukee, WIGeneral operations$30K
Historic HaymarketMilwaukee, WIMke public museum capital campaign$25K
Sojourner Family Peace CenterMilwaukee, WIGeneral operations$25K
St Joan AntidaMilwaukee, WIGeneral operations$25K
Notre Dame Middle SchoolMilwaukee, WIGeneral operations$16K
Elmbrook Senior TaxiBrookfield, WIGeneral operations$15K
Acts HousingMilwaukee, WIGeneral operations$10K
Advocates of Ozaukee County IncSaukville, WIGeneral operations$10K
Kathy's House IncWauwatosa, WIGeneral operations$10K
Teens Grow GreensMilwaukee, WIGeneral operations$10K
Urban Ecology Center IncMilwaukee, WIGeneral operations$10K
Milwaukee Parks FoundationMilwaukee, WIGeneral operations$6,000
Milwaukee FilmMilwaukee, WIGeneral operations$5,000
The Cathedral CenterMilwaukee, WIGeneral operations$5,000
Women's CenterWaukesha, WIGeneral operations$5,000
Ignatian Volunteer CorpsBaltimore, MDGeneral operations$3,500
Milwaukee Tennis Education FoundationMilwaukee, WIGeneral operations$2,500

By state: Wisconsin 17 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

R a Stevens Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, tax-exempt since 1999. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does R a Stevens Family Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Write to the above address for an application. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does R a Stevens Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $288K across 18 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does R a Stevens Family Foundation give?

Wisconsin (17 grants), Maryland (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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