Stephenson Foundation
Invitation OnlyPalo Alto, California · EIN 94-3320092 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.2M
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$29M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $25,000.
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
50% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoover Institution | Stanford, CA | To support the promotion of personal and economic liberty, free enterprise, and limited government. | $850,000 |
| Folds of Honor | Owasso, OK | To provide educational scholarships to the families of military men and women who have fallen or been disabled while on active duty in the… | $100,000 |
| American Enterprise Institute | Washington, DC | To support research and education on issues of government, politics, economics and social welfare | $50,000 |
| Folds of Honor | Owasso, OK | To provide educational scholarships to the families of military men and women who have fallen or been disabled while on active duty in the… | $50,000 |
| Cal Matters | Oakland, CA | To prepare students in underserved communities for success in college and in life | $25,000 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | Wellesley Hills, MA | To support alzheimer's research | $25,000 |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA | To support harvard athletics football | $25,000 |
| Leland Stanford Junior University (Siepr) | Stanford, CA | To help support early-career economists | $25,000 |
| Kipp Bay Area Schools | Oakland, CA | To prepare students in underserved communities for success in college and in life. | $15,000 |
| Anti Corruption Foundation | New York, NY | To maintain and build upon a standard of excellence in invetigations exposing to corruption and crimes. | $10,000 |
| Postpartum Support Center | San Rafael, CA | To help provide direct support to expectant and new mother and their children in marin and sonoma counties. | $10,000 |
| Spirit of America | Arlington, VA | To supporte troops and diplomats to help them save and improve lives, promote values shared by americans and our allies, and strengthen… | $10,000 |
| The Dawn Redwoods Trust | Tiburon, CA | To help people in their times of need | $10,000 |
| UCLA Cancer Center Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | To support dedicated to cancer research at UCLA. | $10,000 |
| Eastshore Alliance Fc | Berkley, CA | To support youth soccer players of the east bay area. | $5,000 |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA | To support harvard athletics baseball | $5,000 |
| Sinsa | San Rafael, CA | Social welfare. | $5,000 |
| Wilmington Friends School | Wilmington, DE | To provide education support | $5,000 |
| Eastshore Alliance Fc | Berkley, CA | To support youth soccer players of the east bay area. | $3,500 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Memphis, TN | To supports the conservation, restoration and management of wetlands and associated habitats for north america's waterfowl. | $2,500 |
| All Stars Helping Kids | Santa Clara, CA | To disrupt the cycle of poverty and encourage innovation by seed funding start-up nonprofits in the bay area. | $2,000 |
| Council of American Ambassadors | Washington, DC | To support the role of the american ambassador and the country team in carrying out u.s. foreign policy at embassies around the world. | $1,000 |
| Delta Waterfowl Foundation | Bismarck, ND | To support habitat conservation and secure the future of watefowl hunting. | $1,000 |
| Palo Alto Medical Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | To support the mission of improving health and well-being and the future of health care. | $1,000 |
| American Federation of Police and Concerned Citizens | Titusville, FL | To support familes of officers killed in the line of duty. | $750 |
| Atherton Police Officers Association | Redwood City, CA | To support the atherton police department | $500 |
| Business Executives for National Society (Bens) | Washington, DC | To support government leaders implement solutions to the most challenging problems in national security. | $253 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | To help support in fighting heart disease and stroke. | $250 |
| Special Olympics | Pleasant Hill, CA | To provide sports training, educational programming and health resources to special olympics athletes in the community. | $250 |
| Atherton Police Officers Association | Redwood City, CA | To support the atherton police department | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,248,103 | 30 |
| 2023 | $1,226,700 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 22, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532959349100318
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3320092
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.