Private foundation · EIN 99-3969696 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Steadfast Initiative Fund

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: 4 grants paid, $207K total, median $51K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$207K
Median grant
$51K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Embers International IncFort Lee, NJGeneral & Unrestricted$100K
Justice Rising InternationalLos Angeles, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$60K
New City Presbyterian ChurchFerndale, MIGeneral & Unrestricted$42K
Gospel Missions of IndiaWarren, MIGeneral & Unrestricted$5,100

By state: New Jersey 1 · California 1 · Michigan 2

About this foundation

Steadfast Initiative Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2026. 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 Steadfast Initiative Fund 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 Steadfast Initiative Fund give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $207K across 4 grants, a median of $51K.

Where does Steadfast Initiative Fund give?

New Jersey (1 grants), California (1 grants), Michigan (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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