Private foundation · EIN 83-2703247 · Golden, Colorado · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Stewart Universal Reserve 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: 2 grants paid, $1.4M total, median $700K. 50% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$1.4M
Median grant
$700K
Stays in CO
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mean Street Ministry a Beloved RagaLakewood, COGeneral Support$1.0M
Good News PublishersWheaton, ILGeneral Support$400K

By state: Colorado 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Stewart Universal Reserve Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Golden, Colorado, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 Stewart Universal Reserve 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 Universal Reserve Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.4M across 2 grants, a median of $700K.

Where does Stewart Universal Reserve Foundation give?

Colorado (1 grants), Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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