Private foundation · EIN 56-2293792 · Norwood, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Genevieve McMillan-Reba Stewart 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: 43 grants paid, $1.5M total, median $25K. 37% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
43
$1.5M
Median grant
$25K
Stays in MA
37%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Southern Texas UniversityHouston, TXCharitable$300K
1for3orgLexington, MACharitable$90K
Friends of Fondation de FranceNew York, NYCharitable$90K
Myriad USANew York, NYCharitable$66K
Maryland Institute College of ArtBaltimore, MDCharitable$60K
Ethiopia Education Initiatives IncNew York, NYCharitable$40K
Aslan Project (the)Washington, DCCharitable$35K
ACLU Foundation of MassachusettsBoston, MACharitable$30K
Alliance of Families for JusticeNew York, NYCharitable$30K
American Friends of LA Korsa IncBethany, CTCharitable$30K
Baltimore Design SchoolBaltimore, MDCharitable$30K
Center for Constitutional RightsNew York, NYCharitable$30K
Deneke IncBel Air, MDCharitable$30K
Foundation for Mississippi HistoryJackson, MSCharitable$30K
Fractured Atlas - Donkey Saddle ProHartsdale, NYCharitable$30K
Freedom House IncDorchester, MACharitable$30K
Highlander Research and Education CNew Market, TNCharitable$30K
Wenworth Institute of TechnologyBoston, MACharitable$30K
Boston Committee on the Middle EastCambridge, MACharitable$25K
Friends of MatenwaCambridge, MACharitable$25K
Interfaith Peace-Builders (ifpb)Springfield, MACharitable$25K
Just VisionWashington, DCCharitable$25K
Rhode Island School of DesignProvidence, RICharitable$25K
Union Docs IncRidgewood, NYCharitable$25K
Young Peoples ProjectCambridge, MACharitable$25K
Magnum FoundationNew York, NYCharitable$20K
Middle East Childrens Inst IncLocust Valley, NYCharitable$20K
Teaching for ChangeWashington, DCCharitable$20K
Wegene Eithiopian FoundationMcLaren, VACharitable$20K
Women Encouraging EmpowermentRevere, MACharitable$20K
Workers Defense ProjectAustin, TXCharitable$20K
Conservatory Lab FoundationDorchester, MACharitable$15K
Ethiopian Eritrean Special Needs CoOlney, MDCharitable$15K
GreenrootsChelsea, MACharitable$15K
Marion Institute (the)Marion, MACharitable$15K
Resist IncJamaica Plain, MACharitable$15K
Friends of Seraj - Seraj Library PrOak Park, ILCharitable$15K
University of Massachusetts FoundatBoston, MACharitable$15K
African Repertory ConnectionMattapan, MACharitable$10K
Arteeast IncBrooklyn, NYCharitable$10K
Bay Area Video CoalitionSan Francisco, CACharitable$10K
Project Step IncBoston, MACharitable$10K
Art Connection RiPawtucket, RICharitable$5,000

By state: Massachusetts 16 · New York 10 · Texas 2 · Maryland 4 · District of Columbia 3 · Connecticut 1

About this foundation

Genevieve McMillan-Reba Stewart Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Norwood, Massachusetts, administered in care of John E Fedele, tax-exempt since 2003. 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 Genevieve McMillan-Reba Stewart 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 Genevieve McMillan-Reba Stewart Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.5M across 43 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Genevieve McMillan-Reba Stewart Foundation give?

Massachusetts (16 grants), New York (10 grants), Texas (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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