Dante S Stephensen Foundation
Invitation OnlyAuburndale, Massachusetts · EIN 88-6539867 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$130K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
94% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Transportation Museu | Spencer, NC | Support museum | $10,000 |
| Cheetah Conservation Fund | Alexandria, VA | Support efforts | $10,000 |
| Seal Museum | Fort Pierce, FL | To support museum | $10,000 |
| Atlanta Mission | Atlanta, GA | To support mission | $10,000 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank | Atlanta, GA | To support food bank | $10,000 |
| America Scores | East Boston, MA | To support mission | $10,000 |
| Atlanta Humane Society | Atlanta, GA | To support the mission | $10,000 |
| Moving in the Spirit | Atlanta, GA | To support mission | $10,000 |
| High Museumwoodruff Arts Ctr | Atlanta, GA | To support the arts | $5,000 |
| Southeastern Railway Mueseum | Duluth, GA | To support mueseum | $5,000 |
| Atlanta Red Cross Greater Atlanta Chapter | Washington, DC | To support mission | $5,000 |
| Fernbank | Atlanta, GA | To support the arts | $5,000 |
| Gilee Atnn Dr Robbie Friedman | Atlanta, GA | To support mission | $5,000 |
| Shepherd Center | Atlanta, GA | To support mission | $5,000 |
| Bring Me a Book Franklin | Apalachicola, FL | To support mission | $5,000 |
| Atlanta Ballet | Atlanta, GA | To support mission | $5,000 |
| Empty Stocking Fund | Atlanta, GA | To support mission | $5,000 |
| Arbor Montessori School | Decatur, GA | To support mission | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $130,000 | 18 |
| 2024 | $140,000 | 20 |
| 2023 | $140,000 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610559349100611
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-6539867
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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