Stephens Family Foundation
Historical FunderPiedmont, South Carolina · EIN 58-6424620 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JERRY STEPHENS |
|---|---|
| Address | 245 ABENAKI WAY, PIEDMONT SC 29673 |
| Phone | 8434088456 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN REQUEST OUTLINING NEED FOR ASSISTANCE ALONG WITH DOCUMENTATION OF COST/UNMET NEED. |
| Deadlines | SEE STATEMENT FOR LINE 2B |
| Restrictions | SEE STATEMENT FOR LINE 2B |
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
77% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocco's Heartland Rescue Inc | Piedmont, SC | Charitable | $324,024 |
| Lake Oconee Academy | Greensboro, GA | Charitable | $135,000 |
| Emory University | Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Opportunities for Kids Inc | Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Lakeside Church at Lake Oconee | Greensboro, GA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Sandra's Rescue Pups | Albany, GA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Too Broke Girls Animal Rescue | Laurens, SC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Airsong's Angels Inc | Box Springs, GA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Lucky Dog Rescue Ranch | Uvalda, GA | Charitable | $2,500 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($32,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $561,524 | 11 |
| 2024 | $134,500 | 11 |
| 2023 | $121,025 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611949349100006
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-6424620
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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