The Stephens Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyFullerton, California · EIN 47-2596890 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
40% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Masonic Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Provide educational opportunities | $450,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Provide help hope and opportunity to needy | $50,000 |
| Wtls Womens Shelter | Orange, CA | Help individueal escape domestic violence | $20,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Nashville, TN | Support veterans and first responders in need | $10,000 |
| Los Angeles Mission | Los Angeles, CA | Provide services to those in need | $10,000 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($60,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $600,000 | 7 |
| 2024 | $450,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $347,500 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642259349100324
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2596890
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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