Stedman West Foundation (Fka Neva and Wesley West Foundation)
Historical FunderHouston, Texas · EIN 74-6039393 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.6M
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$36.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $75,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | STEDMAN WEST FOUNDATION ATTN STUART |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 7, HOUSTON TX 77001 |
| Phone | 7135200400 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS FOR GRANTS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN LETTER OR PROPOSAL FORM. ORGANIZATIONS THAT APPLY SHOULD INCLUDE A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ACTIVITY, THE PROPOSED USE OF THE FUNDS REQUESTED,THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS REQUESTED AND OTHER INFORMATION CONSIDERED PERTINENT TO THE REQUEST. |
| Deadlines | GRANTS MAY BE MADE AT ANY MEETING OF THE TRUSTEES. APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO THE FIR |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE MADE ONLY TO PUBLICLY SUPPORTED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS. APPLICATIONS FROM INDIVIDUALS ARE NOT CONSIDERED. IN AWARDING GRANTS, THE FOUNDATION GIVES PREFERENCE TO TEXAS ORGANIZATIONS. THE MAJORITY OF GRANTS ARE MADE TO MEDICAL, EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ARTS ORGANIZATIONS; HOWEVER, TO THE EXTENT THAT FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE, GRANTS MAY BE MADE FOR OTHER PURPOSES AND TO ORGANIZATIONS IN OTHER STATES. |
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
8% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scripps Institution of Oceanography (Ucsd) | LA Jolla, CA | Support of the future oceans research aquarium at the ted and jean scripps marine conservation and technology facility at scripps… | $350,000 |
| University of Texas-Austin (Campus Beautification Council) | Austin, TX | Support for capital project to enhance the beauty of the campus through creation of the stedman family gardens landscape project at ut… | $265,000 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | Medical research funding to support the melanoma moon shots program. specifically supporting project 2: novel strategies for melanoma cns… | $200,000 |
| Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute Kingsville | Kingsville, TX | Funding for protien-cottonseed research project on faith ranch | $125,000 |
| The Menninger Clinic | Houston, TX | Support of adolescent mental health care programs | $100,000 |
| The University of Texas - Jefferson Center | Austin, TX | Support of the stuart W. stedman excellence fund for the thomas jefferson center for the study of core texts and ideas. | $100,000 |
| University of Texas-Austin (Campus Beautification Council) | Austin, TX | Support for annual fund to enhance the beauty of the campus. | $75,000 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation | Houston, TX | Support of research in the bioenergetics program specific grant studying the role of mitochondria in covid-19 long-hauler patients. | $50,000 |
| Navy Seal Museum San Diego | San Diego, CA | General support of organization's mission | $50,000 |
| Houston Grand Opera | Houston, TX | 2024 operating budget to support the arts. | $40,000 |
| Baylor University | Waco, TX | Educational grant to support the facilities specifically the alumni living room. | $30,000 |
| Special Forces Charitable Trust | Austin, TX | Support of US army special forces and families by sponsor of great americans shoot | $25,000 |
| Yes Prep Public Schools | Houston, TX | Supporting education | $25,000 |
| Baylor University | Waco, TX | Educational grant to support the pullin family baylor marina endowed fund. | $20,000 |
| The Museum of Fine Arts | Houston, TX | Capital campaign to support the arts | $20,000 |
| The Compass School of Texas | Dallas, TX | 2024 rock the runway fundraiser benefitting pk-4 through 2nd grade education in the greater dallas area | $15,000 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | Support for 2025 houston heart ball to benefit the american heart association medical programs | $15,000 |
| South Texas Charity Weekend | Kingsville, TX | Charity supporting various medical and wildlife research charities | $10,000 |
| South Texas Quail Coalition | Falfurrias, TX | Support for 2024 annual fundraising banquet supporting the conservation group's wildlife causes. | $10,000 |
| St Lukes United Methodist Church | Houston, TX | Religious grant for operating budget. | $10,000 |
| Texas 2036 | Dallas, TX | Educational grant supporting the educational and workforce future of houston and other texas communities. | $10,000 |
| Texas Tribune | Austin, TX | Support for the promotion of civil discourse in public policy. | $10,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin (Campus Beautification Council) | Austin, TX | Support for hildebrand department of petroleum and geosystems engineering 2024 distinguished alumni awards | $10,000 |
| Phi Beta Kappa Alumni Association | Houston, TX | 2024 annual scholarship benefiting education in the greater houston area | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,570,000 | 24 |
| 2023 | $1,690,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349101644
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-6039393
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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