Donna and Jim Stephenson Foundation
Invitation OnlyPonte Vedra Beach, Florida · EIN 87-3874035 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.3M
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
88% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Center Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Research, medical care, and rehabilitation | $1,027,804 |
| Americans for Prosperity Foundation | Arlington, VA | Solution-Based education programs | $150,000 |
| The Policy Circle | Dallas, TX | Women impact programs | $50,000 |
| Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (Fire) | Philadelphia, PA | Restoration of free speech | $25,000 |
| Freedom Fighters Foundation | Sugar Land, TX | Defending small business owners | $25,000 |
| The Federalist Society | Washington, DC | Protection of freedom and individual rights | $10,000 |
| The Cathedral of St Philip | Atlanta, GA | Community development programscommunity development programs | $5,000 |
| Christ Church Episcopal | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | Carry on the gospel of jesus christ | $5,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse International Relief | Boone, NC | US disaster relief | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,300,804 | 9 |
| 2023 | $1,431,863 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533179349101243
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-3874035
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.