Stephens Family Faoundation
Historical FunderWichita Falls, Texas · EIN 20-2784814 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $30,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THOMAS P STEPHENS |
|---|---|
| Address | 811 6TH STREET, WICHITA FALLS TX 76301 |
| Phone | 9407232166 |
| Form and materials | REQUEST APPLICATION FORM |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
37% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Msu Foundation | Wichita Falls, TX | General operations | $100,000 |
| Young Life | Wichita Falls, TX | General operations | $70,000 |
| Alzheimer Association | Wichita Falls, TX | General operations | $61,225 |
| Saint Mark's Episcopal Church | Irving, TX | General operations | $61,225 |
| Dallas Opera | Dallas, TX | General operations | $60,000 |
| Dallas Symphony Association | Dallas, TX | General operations | $48,550 |
| Broadway Dallas | Dallas, TX | General operations | $30,000 |
| Dallas Symphony Association Dallas Symphony Orchestra League | Dallas, TX | General operations | $25,000 |
| Missoula International School | Missoula, MT | General operations | $20,000 |
| American Friends of Lacmus Festival | Newport Beach, CA | General operations | $13,787 |
| Atlanta Opera | Atlanta, GA | General operations | $13,787 |
| Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country | Kerrville, TX | General operations | $10,000 |
| Horizon Circle | Dallas, TX | General operations | $10,000 |
| Mercy Chefs | Portsmouth, VA | General operations | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General operations | $10,000 |
| Wichita Falls Area Food Bank | Wichita Falls, TX | General operations | $10,000 |
| Dallas Arboretum & Botanical | Dallas, TX | General operations | $9,000 |
| Park Cities Presbyterian Church | Dallas, TX | General operations | $7,500 |
| Spoleto Festival USA | Charleston, SC | General operations | $7,500 |
| Sweet Briar College | Sweet Briar, VA | General operations | $7,500 |
| The Crystal Charity Ball | Dallas, TX | General operations | $5,000 |
| Opera Parallele | San Francisco, CA | General operations | $4,926 |
| George Washington University | Washington, DC | General operations | $2,500 |
| Uiversity of Texas Foundation | Austin, TX | General operations | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $600,000 | 24 |
| 2024 | $600,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $610,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620929349100632
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-2784814
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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