Jess L and Miriam B Stevens Foundation
Historical FunderTulsa, Oklahoma · EIN 73-1557364 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.1M
Organizations funded42
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$10.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JOSEPH J MCCAIN JR |
|---|---|
| Address | 4100 FIRST PLACE TOWER 15 E 5TH, STREET, TULSA OK 74103 |
| Phone | 9186945527 |
| Form and materials | REQUESTS SHOULD BE WRITTEN AND SHOULD INCLUDE THE PURPOSE OF THE REQUEST. |
| Deadlines | WRITTEN REQUESTS ARE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME. |
| Restrictions | CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO MAKING GIFTS THAT BENEFIT EDUCATION (INCLUDING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NEEDY AND WORTHY STUDENTS WHO ARE CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES) AND MEDICAL RESEARCH AND THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE WELFARE OF NEEDY PERSONS. PRIMARY AREAS OF INTEREST: NORTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA AND ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
14% of grants went outside Oklahoma.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army | Tulsa, OK | Support services | $252,210 |
| Eagle Family Ministries | Bentonville, AR | Support services | $100,000 |
| Marriage and Family Initiative | Tulsa, OK | Support services | $100,000 |
| University of Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | Scholarships | $100,000 |
| Wovenlife | Oklahoma City, OK | Support services | $75,000 |
| Mccall's Chapel School | Ada, OK | Support services | $50,000 |
| The Parent Child Center of Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | Support services | $33,800 |
| Harvest House | Tulsa, OK | Support services | $25,000 |
| Oral Roberts University | Tulsa, OK | Support services | $25,000 |
| Tulsa Lawyers for Children | Tulsa, OK | Support services | $20,000 |
| Camp Loughridge | Tulsa, OK | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Tulsa, OK | Support services | $15,000 |
| Life Senior Services Inc | Tulsa, OK | Support services | $15,000 |
| Neighbor for Neighbor | Tulsa, OK | Support services | $15,000 |
| Street School Inc | Tulsa, OK | Support services | $15,000 |
| Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America | St Louis, MO | Support services | $12,000 |
| Hospice of Green Country Inc | Tulsa, OK | Support services | $12,000 |
| Assistance League of Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | Support services | $10,000 |
| Covenant House Missouri | St Louis, MO | Support services | $10,000 |
| Highland Park United Methodist Church | Dallas, TX | Support services | $10,000 |
| Iron Gate on Archer | Tulsa, OK | Support services | $10,000 |
| Smu | Dallas, TX | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Speaks 4 You Inc | Tulsa, OK | Support services | $10,000 |
| The Spring | Sand Springs, OK | Support services | $10,000 |
| Tulsa Boy's Home | Tulsa, OK | Support services | $10,000 |
| Clarehouse | Tulsa, OK | Support services | $9,272 |
| The Little Light House | Tulsa, OK | Support services | $8,000 |
| Fostering Connections | Tulsa, OK | Support services | $7,500 |
| Indian Nations Council Boy Scouts of America | Tulsa, OK | Support services | $7,500 |
| Tulsa Habitat for Humanity | Tulsa, OK | Support services | $7,500 |
| A New Leaf | Tulsa, OK | Support services | $7,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Metro Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | Support services | $6,000 |
| Golife Mobile Medical Inc | Tulsa, OK | Support services | $5,000 |
| Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | Support services | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits | Tulsa, OK | Support services | $5,000 |
| University of Arkansas Foundation | Fayetteville, AR | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Youth Services of Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | Support services | $5,000 |
| Crosstown Learning Center Inc | Tulsa, OK | Support services | $2,500 |
| The Foundation for Tulsa Schools | Tulsa, OK | Support services | $2,500 |
| Community Action Resource Association | Tulsa, OK | Support services | $2,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma | Tulsa, OK | Support services | $2,000 |
| Special Olympics of Oklahoma | Tulsa, OK | Support services | $2,000 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($10,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Roberts University | Tulsa, OK | Support services | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,058,782 | 45 |
| 2023 | $1,002,764 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503459349100705
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 73-1557364
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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