Private foundation · EIN 56-2423767 · Woburn, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Stewart 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: 5 grants paid, $103K total, median $20K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$103K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in MA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cornell UniversityIthaca, NYGeneral support$50K
Fidelity Charitable FoundationCovington, KYGeneral support$30K
St Lawrence UniversityCanton, NYGeneral support$20K
The Carter CenterAtlanta, GAGeneral support$2,500
East Rochester Alumni Foundation IncEast Rochester, NYGeneral support$500

By state: New York 3 · Kentucky 1 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

Stewart Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Woburn, Massachusetts, administered in care of Kenneth Freed, tax-exempt since 2004. 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 Stewart 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 Stewart Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $103K across 5 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Stewart Family Foundation give?

New York (3 grants), Kentucky (1 grants), Georgia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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