Stephenson Family Foundation A/K/A Celebrate Life Foundation
Invitation OnlySchaumburg, Illinois · EIN 36-3297660 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $35,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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
72% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Phoenix Theatre Company | Phoenix, AZ | General contribution | $1,000,000 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | Tulsa, OK | General contribution | $300,000 |
| Horotio Alger Association | Alexandria, VA | General contribution | $100,000 |
| The Grant Hamill Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | General contribution | $100,000 |
| The David Foster Foundation | Schaumburg, IL | General contribution | $38,000 |
| Community Partners of Dallas | Dallas, TX | General contribution | $35,000 |
| American Heart Association | Tempe, AZ | General contribution | $25,000 |
| Dream Center | Chicago, IL | General contribution | $25,000 |
| The Atlas Society | Lodi, CA | General contribution | $25,000 |
| Scottish Rite Charities | Lexington, MA | General contribution | $21,000 |
| Barrington History Museum | New York, NY | General contribution | $20,000 |
| Sheridan Historical Society | Sheridan, IN | General contribution | $15,000 |
| Depauw University | Greencastle, IN | General contribution | $15,000 |
| Wabash College | Crawfordsville, IN | General contribution | $15,000 |
| Barrington Area Conservation Trust | Barrington, IL | General contribution | $10,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | Chicago, IL | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Trends Charitable Fund | Scottsdale, AZ | General contribution | $7,500 |
| Cancer Support Community Philadelph | Waminster, PA | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Leukemia Lymhoma Society | Rye Brook, NY | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Trinity Christian College | Palos Hts, IL | General contribution | $5,000 |
| University of Vermont | Burlington, VT | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Chicago, IL | General contribution | $1,000 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($95,975). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,878,475 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Sep 12, 2024 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202432559349100338
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3297660
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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