Private foundation · EIN 57-1167957 · Katonah, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Martha and Alexis Stewart Charitable 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: 9 grants paid, $527K total, median $5,000. 44% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$527K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in NY
44%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Friends of AcadiaBar Harbor, MEFor donee's exempt purpose$488K
Entertainment Industry FoundationLos Angeles, CAFor donee's exempt purpose$10K
Northern Westchester Hospital AssociationWestbury, NYFor donee's exempt purpose$10K
Caramoor Center for MusicKatonah, NYFor donee's exempt purpose$5,000
Downtown United Soccer Club IncNew York, NYFor donee's exempt purpose$5,000
Pasadena Humane SocietyPasadena, CAFor donee's exempt purpose$5,000
Mount Desert Land and Garden PreserveSeal Harbor, NYFor donee's exempt purpose$2,500
George Stevens AcademyBlue Hill, MEFor donee's exempt purpose$1,000
Mount Desert Island Search & RescueBar Harbor, MEFor donee's exempt purpose$500

By state: Maine 3 · New York 4 · California 2

About this foundation

The Martha and Alexis Stewart Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Katonah, New York, administered in care of Heidi Deluca, 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 The Martha and Alexis Stewart Charitable 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 The Martha and Alexis Stewart Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $527K across 9 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does The Martha and Alexis Stewart Charitable Foundation give?

Maine (3 grants), New York (4 grants), California (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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