Stewart Foundation
Historical FunderNew Canaan, Connecticut · EIN 13-6162897 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | BARBARA STEWART |
|---|---|
| Address | 181 SOUTH AVENUE APT 15, NEW CANAAN CT 06840 |
| Phone | 2039664146 |
| Form and materials | ELIGIBLE ORGANIZATIONS SHOULD SUBMIT AN APPLICATION LETTER STATING THEIR BASIC OBJECTIVES AND FINANCIAL NEEDS OF THEIR PARTICULAR ENDEAVORS. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | CONTRIBUTIONS WILL BE PRIMARILY MADE TO THOSE SECTION 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE ENGAGED IN THE DEVELOPMENT PROMOTION & PRESERVSATION & INTEREST IN CULTURAL - OR HISTORICAL ACTIVITIES, CONVERSATION & PRESERVATION OF OPEN SPACE & NATURAL RESOURCES & PROGRAMS |
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
33% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Methodist Church | New Canaan, CT | Section 501 (C) (3) activities | $30,000 |
| Norwalk Hospital | Norwalk, CT | Section 501 (C) (3) activities | $25,000 |
| Beth Israel Lahey Health | Boston, MA | Section 501 (C) 3 activities | $20,000 |
| Fairfield Co Hospice Hous | Stamford, CT | Section 501(C) (3) activities | $1,000 |
| New Canaan Ambulance | New Canaan, CT | Section 501(C) (3) actibities | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | Norwalk, CT | Section 501(C) 93) activities | $1,000 |
| Staying Put in New Canaan | New Canaan, CT | Section 501 (C) (3) activities | $1,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Section 501 (C) 3 activties | $1,000 |
| New Canaan Firefighters | New Canaan, CT | Section 501(C) 3 activties | $500 |
| Get About | New Canaan, CT | Section 501 (C) 3 activties | $500 |
| Concrete Jungle | East Point, GA | Section 501(C) 3 activtities | $500 |
| Gbs Cidp Fdn Intl | Conshohocken, PA | Section 501 (C) 3 activties | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $81,750 | 12 |
| 2023 | $77,500 | 12 |
| 2022 | $98,500 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622299349100522
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6162897
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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