Private foundation · EIN 82-2946505 · Folsom, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Brian D Stevens 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: 151 grants paid, $342K total, median $1,500. 34% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
151
$342K
Median grant
$1,500
Stays in CA
34%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.5M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 60 of 151 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Neo Philanthropy IncNew York, NYGeneral Support$60K
America MediaNew York, NYGeneral Support$23K
Catholic Prison Ministries CoalitioAustin, TXGeneral Support$10K
Mount Saint Mary CollegeNewburgh, NYGeneral Support$10K
Order of MaltaMenlo Park, CAGeneral Support$9,872
Awakening RecoveryLos Angeles, CAGeneral Support$6,000
Trevor ProjectSan Francisco, CAGeneral Support$5,500
Docwalks4animalsGlendale, CAGeneral Support$5,000
Franciscan Mission ServiceWashington, DCGeneral Support$5,000
Eisenhower Health FoundationRancho Mirage, CAGeneral Support$5,000
Meeting Professional InternationalDallas, TXGeneral Support$4,500
Our Lady of SolitudePalm Springs, CAGeneral Support$3,860
Holy Trinity Catholic ChurchEl Dorado Hills, CAGeneral Support$3,825
Outer Cape Health ServicesHarwich Port, MAGeneral Support$3,500
Van Ness Recovery HouseLos Angeles, CAGeneral Support$3,500
Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, ILGeneral Support$3,000
Project Angel FoodLos Angeles, CAGeneral Support$3,000
Desert AIDS ProjectPalm Springs, CAGeneral Support$3,000
Loving All AnimalsCoachella, CAGeneral Support$3,000
Misericordia FoundationChicago, ILGeneral Support$3,000
PBS Public Broadcasting ServiceArlington, VAGeneral Support$3,000
The Father McKenna CenterWashington, DCGeneral Support$3,000
World Central KitchenWashington, DCGeneral Support$3,000
Old Las Palmas Neighborhood OrganizPalm Springs, CAGeneral Support$2,750
St Jude Children's Research HospitaMemphis, TNGeneral Support$2,750
St Peter the Apostle ChurchProvincetown, MAGeneral Support$2,500
Twenty SummersProvincetown, MAGeneral Support$2,500
Instfor Myeloma Bone Cancer ResearcWest Hollywood, CAGeneral Support$2,500
The Los Angeles Country Club FoundaLos Angeles, CAGeneral Support$2,500
Sollis Health LABeverly Hills, CAGeneral Support$2,460
St Francis FriaryNew York, NYGeneral Support$2,325
Boston Health Care for the HomelessBoston, MAGeneral Support$2,000
Alex Capecelatro and Brian StevensFolsom, CAGeneral Support$2,000
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYGeneral Support$1,850
Farm to Fight HungerHealdsburg, CAGeneral Support$1,500
StartoutSan Francisco, CAGeneral Support$1,500
Tourism Diversity Matters FoundatioWoodbury, MNGeneral Support$1,500
American Cancer SocietyHagerstown, MDGeneral Support$1,500
Mlc Cancer FoundationMartinsville, VAGeneral Support$1,500
Three Square Food BankLas Vegas, NVGeneral Support$1,500
Susan G KomenDallas, TXGeneral Support$1,500
American Civil Liberties UnionNew York, NYGeneral Support$1,500
American Tinnitus AssociationWashington, DCGeneral Support$1,500
Amyloidosis FoundationClarkston, MIGeneral Support$1,500
Atlanta Lab RescueAtlanta, GAGeneral Support$1,500
Blessed Sacrament Youth CenterChicago, ILGeneral Support$1,500
Bowery Residents' CommitteeNew York, NYGeneral Support$1,500
Catholic Relief ServicesBaltimore, MDGeneral Support$1,500
Central Union MissionWashington, DCGeneral Support$1,500
Children's Foundation of Las VegasLas Vegas, NVGeneral Support$1,500
ChirlaLos Angeles, CAGeneral Support$1,500
Church of the Blessed SacramentNew York, NYGeneral Support$1,500
Dell Children Medical Center FoundaAustin, TXGeneral Support$1,500
Doc FoundationLos Angeles, CAGeneral Support$1,500
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYGeneral Support$1,500
Elton John AIDS Foundation EjafNew York, NYGeneral Support$1,500
Empower OneDallas, TXGeneral Support$1,500
Equality FloridaPetersburg, FLGeneral Support$1,500
Franciscan Relief FundNew York, NYGeneral Support$1,500
George Mason University Catholic CaFairfax, VAGeneral Support$1,500

By state: New York 21 · California 52 · Texas 9 · District of Columbia 9 · Massachusetts 10 · Illinois 5

About this foundation

The Brian D Stevens Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Folsom, California, administered in care of Brian Stevens, tax-exempt since 2018. 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 Brian D Stevens 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 Brian D Stevens Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $342K across 151 grants, a median of $1,500.

Where does The Brian D Stevens Foundation give?

New York (21 grants), California (52 grants), Texas (9 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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