Stephenson Foundation

Stephenson Foundation is a private foundation based in Palo Alto, California with $21.4M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$21.4Mtotal assets
1999IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

Grants Stephenson Foundation has awarded

27 grantees · $1.2M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • Leland Stanford Junior University $525K
  • Folds Of Honor $150K
  • Leland Stanford Junior University (siepr) $100K
  • Bens $100K
  • American Enterprise Institute $50K
  • Josephy Center For Arts And Culture $25K
  • African Parks Foundation $25K
  • All Stars Helping Kids $25K
  • Bay Area Women's Sports Initiative $25K
  • Boys And Girls Club $25K
  • Climate Leadership Council $25K
  • Cure Alzheimers Fund $25K
  • Spirit Of America $25K
  • African Parks Foundation $25K
  • Kipp Bay Area Schools $15K
  • Friends Of Harvard Baseball $10K
  • Eastshore Alliance Fc $10K
  • The Dawn Redwoods Trust $10K
  • Johnson Cancer Center Foundation (building Our Future) $10K
  • Kiddo $5K
  • Wilmington Friends School $5K
  • Council Of American Ambassadors $4K
  • Ducks Unlimited $3K
  • Special Forces Charitable Trust $3K
  • Castilleja School Foundation $3K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2020$1.2M
  • FY2021$1.3M
  • FY2022$1.6M
  • FY2023$1.2M

About Stephenson Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersPalo Alto, California
  • EIN943320092
  • IRS ruling1999

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is Stephenson Foundation?

Stephenson Foundation is a private foundation based in Palo Alto, California with $21.4M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Stephenson Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Stephenson Foundation?

Stephenson Foundation's EIN is 943320092. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Stephenson Foundation?

Private foundations like Stephenson Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Stephenson Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.