Philip Stephenson Foundation
Invitation OnlyAlexandria, Virginia · EIN 54-6669190 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$605K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$9.5M
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
70% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Geographic Society | Washington, DC | National geographic pristine seas program | $200,000 |
| Ocean Exploration Trust | New London, CT | Ocean exploration | $100,000 |
| The Leatherback Project | Norfolk, MD | General support | $77,000 |
| The Explorers Club | New York, NY | General support | $75,025 |
| The Oo Project Inc | Los Altos, CA | Conservation and science | $50,000 |
| Sssas Saints Fund | Alexandria, VA | General support | $25,000 |
| The Langley School | Mclean, VA | Education | $16,500 |
| The Ocean Foundation | Washington, DC | General support | $11,000 |
| Legacy Philanthropy Works | Santa Barbara, CA | Catch together general operations | $10,000 |
| National Marine Sanctuary Foundation | Silver Spring, MD | Preserve, protect and promote america's underwater treasures | $10,000 |
| St Stephen | Alexandria, VA | General support | $10,000 |
| Oceans Caucus Foundation | Isle of Palms, SC | General support | $5,000 |
| Institute of World Politics | Washington, DC | General support | $5,000 |
| Inova Alexandria Hospital Foundation | Fairfax, VA | General support | $5,000 |
| Biodiversity Funders Group | San Francisco, CA | General support | $3,600 |
| John's Hopkins | Baltimore, MD | General support | $1,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospital | Alexandria, VA | General support | $400 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $604,525 | 17 |
| 2023 | $554,100 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202501279349100530
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-6669190
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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