Private foundation · EIN 88-6539867 · Auburndale, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Dante S Stephensen 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: 18 grants paid, $130K total, median $5,000. 6% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
18
$130K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MA
6%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
North Carolina Transportation Museu Attn Roy JohnsonSpencer, NCSupport museum$10K
Cheetah Conservation Fund Attn Paula MartinAlexandria, VASupport efforts$10K
Seal Museum Attn Lisa FultonFort Pierce, FLTo support museum$10K
Atlanta Mission Attn SilvaAtlanta, GATo support mission$10K
Atlanta Community Food Bank Attn StombrockAtlanta, GATo support food bank$10K
America Scores Attn John MacongaEast Boston, MATo support mission$10K
Atlanta Humane Society Attn James TysonAtlanta, GATo support the mission$10K
Moving in the Spirit in Honor of Ralph EdwardsAtlanta, GATo support mission$10K
High Museumwoodruff Arts Ctr Attn Elana GrossmanAtlanta, GATo support the arts$5,000
Southeastern Railway Mueseum Attn John PollockDuluth, GATo support mueseum$5,000
Atlanta Red Cross Greater Atlanta ChapterWashington, DCTo support mission$5,000
Fernbank Attn Leslie MarloweAtlanta, GATo support the arts$5,000
Gilee Atnn Dr Robbie FriedmanAtlanta, GATo support mission$5,000
Shepherd Center Attn Dean LemcherAtlanta, GATo support mission$5,000
Bring Me a Book Franklin Attn David WattsApalachicola, FLTo support mission$5,000
Atlanta Ballet Attn Juliana Han WittAtlanta, GATo support mission$5,000
Empty Stocking Fund Attn Manda HuntAtlanta, GATo support mission$5,000
Arbor Montessori School Attn Erica JohnsonDecatur, GATo support mission$5,000

By state: Georgia 12 · Florida 2 · North Carolina 1 · Virginia 1 · Massachusetts 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Dante S Stephensen Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Auburndale, Massachusetts, tax-exempt since 2023. 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 Dante S Stephensen 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 Dante S Stephensen Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $130K across 18 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Dante S Stephensen Foundation give?

Georgia (12 grants), Florida (2 grants), North Carolina (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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