Grants paid in 2024
30 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hoover InstitutionStanford, CA | To support the promotion of personal and economic liberty, free enterprise, and limited government. | $850K |
| Folds of HonorOwasso, OK | To provide educational scholarships to the families of military men and women who have fallen or been disabled while on active duty in the… | $100K |
| American Enterprise InstituteWashington, DC | To support research and education on issues of government, politics, economics and social welfare | $50K |
| Folds of HonorOwasso, OK | To provide educational scholarships to the families of military men and women who have fallen or been disabled while on active duty in the… | $50K |
| Cal MattersOakland, CA | To prepare students in underserved communities for success in college and in life | $25K |
| Cure Alzheimer's FundWellesley Hills, MA | To support alzheimer's research | $25K |
| Harvard UniversityCambridge, MA | To support harvard athletics football | $25K |
| Leland Stanford Junior University (siepr)Stanford, CA | To help support early-career economists | $25K |
| Kipp Bay Area SchoolsOakland, CA | To prepare students in underserved communities for success in college and in life. | $15K |
| Anti Corruption FoundationNew York, NY | To maintain and build upon a standard of excellence in invetigations exposing to corruption and crimes. | $10K |
| Postpartum Support CenterSan Rafael, CA | To help provide direct support to expectant and new mother and their children in marin and sonoma counties. | $10K |
| Spirit of AmericaArlington, VA | To supporte troops and diplomats to help them save and improve lives, promote values shared by americans and our allies, and strengthen rel… | $10K |
| The Dawn Redwoods TrustTiburon, CA | To help people in their times of need | $10K |
| UCLA Cancer Center FoundationLos Angeles, CA | To support dedicated to cancer research at ucla. | $10K |
| Eastshore Alliance FcBerkley, CA | To support youth soccer players of the east bay area. | $5,000 |
| Harvard UniversityCambridge, MA | To support harvard athletics baseball | $5,000 |
| SinsaSan Rafael, CA | Social welfare. | $5,000 |
| Wilmington Friends SchoolWilmington, DE | To provide education support | $5,000 |
| Eastshore Alliance FcBerkley, CA | To support youth soccer players of the east bay area. | $3,500 |
| Ducks UnlimitedMemphis, TN | To supports the conservation, restoration and management of wetlands and associated habitats for north america's waterfowl. | $2,500 |
| All Stars Helping KidsSanta Clara, CA | To disrupt the cycle of poverty and encourage innovation by seed funding start-up nonprofits in the bay area. | $2,000 |
| Council of American AmbassadorsWashington, DC | To support the role of the american ambassador and the country team in carrying out u.s. foreign policy at embassies around the world. | $1,000 |
| Delta Waterfowl FoundationBismarck, ND | To support habitat conservation and secure the future of watefowl hunting. | $1,000 |
| Palo Alto Medical FoundationPalo Alto, CA | To support the mission of improving health and well-being and the future of health care. | $1,000 |
| American Federation of Police and Concerned CitizensTitusville, FL | To support familes of officers killed in the line of duty. | $750 |
| Atherton Police Officers AssociationRedwood City, CA | To support the atherton police department | $500 |
| Business Executives for National Society (bens)Washington, DC | To support government leaders implement solutions to the most challenging problems in national security. | $253 |
| American Heart AssociationDallas, TX | To help support in fighting heart disease and stroke. | $250 |
| Special OlympicsPleasant Hill, CA | To provide sports training, educational programming and health resources to special olympics athletes in the community. | $250 |
| Atherton Police Officers AssociationRedwood City, CA | To support the atherton police department | $100 |
By state: California 15 · Oklahoma 2 · Massachusetts 3 · District of Columbia 3 · New York 1 · Virginia 1
About this foundation
Stephenson Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Palo Alto, California, administered in care of Barbara U Stephenson, tax-exempt since 1999. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Stephenson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2024 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 Stephenson Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $1.2M across 30 grants, a median of $5,000.
Where does Stephenson Foundation give?
California (15 grants), Oklahoma (2 grants), Massachusetts (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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