Funding search · EIN 943320092 · Palo Alto, CA

Stephenson Foundation

Name: Stephenson Foundation grants, 2022–2024
Creator: PaperOrbit
License: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organization-public-disclosure-and-availability-requirements

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

91
grants reported: $4.0M
total given: 2022–2024
filing years: $10,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

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Funding pattern

What this funder pays for, at what size, and how to position adjacent work. Read from their filings, with every number checked against the record.

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Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

Stanford University4 grants · $875,000
Hoover Institution1 grant · $850,000
Leland Stanford Junior University2 grants · $525,000
Folds of Honor5 grants · $350,000
Bens2 grants · $300,000
Leland Stanford Junior University (Siepr)2 grants · $125,000
American Enterprise Institute2 grants · $100,000
Climate Leadership Council2 grants · $75,000
African Parks Foundation2 grants · $75,000
Boys and Girls Club2 grants · $50,000

Giving over time

$1.5M

2022

$1.2M

2023

$1.2M

2024

Grant history

All 91 reported grants, largest first.

$850,000
Hoover Institution · Stanford, CA · 2024
To support the promotion of personal and economic liberty, free enterprise, and limited government.
$500,000
Leland Stanford Junior University · Stanford, CA · 2023
The thomas fleetword stephenson pending fund
$500,000
Stanford University · Stanford, CA · 2022
The thomas fleetword stephenson pending fund
$250,000
Stanford University · Stanford, CA · 2022
To support the energy policy task force fund
$200,000
Bens · Washington, DC · 2022
To support government leaders implement solutions to the most challenging problems in national security.
$100,000
Folds of Honor · Owasso, OK · 2024
To provide educational scholarships to the families of military men and women who have fallen or been disabled while on active duty in the united states armed forces
$100,000
Bens · Washington, DC · 2023
To support government leaders implement solutions to the most challenging problems in national security.
$100,000
Folds of Honor · Owasso, OK · 2023
To provide educational scholarships to the families of military men and women who have fallen or been disabled while on active duty in the united states armed forces
$100,000
Leland Stanford Junior University (Siepr) · Stanford, CA · 2023
To help support early-career economists
$100,000
Stanford University · Stanford, CA · 2022
To support the stanford institute for economics policy research fund
$50,000
American Enterprise Institute · Washington, DC · 2024
To support research and education on issues of government, politics, economics and social welfare
$50,000
Folds of Honor · Owasso, OK · 2024
To provide educational scholarships to the families of military men and women who have fallen or been disabled while on active duty in the united states armed forces
$50,000
American Enterprise Institute · Washington, DC · 2023
To support research and education on issues of government, politics, economics and social welfare
$50,000
Folds of Honor · Owasso, OK · 2023
To provide educational scholarships to the families of military men and women who have fallen or been disabled while on active duty in the united states armed forces
$50,000
African Parks Foundation · New York, NY · 2022
To protect and preserve some of africa's most incredible landscapes
$50,000
Climate Leadership Council · Washington, DC · 2022
The climate leadership council is an international research and advocacy organization whose mission is to convene global opinion leaders around new climate solutions based on carbon dividends, adapted to each of the lar… read allThe climate leadership council is an international research and advocacy organization whose mission is to convene global opinion leaders around new climate solutions based on carbon dividends, adapted to each of the largest greenhouse gas emitting regions. Currently active in washington and london, the council will expand to berlin, beijing and new delhi next. less
$50,000
Folds of Honor · Owasso, OK · 2022
To provide educational scholarships to the families of military men and women who have fallen or been disabled while on active duty in the united states armed forces
$30,000
Friends of Harvard Football · Cambridge, MA · 2022
To support harvard athletics football
$25,000
Cal Matters · Oakland, CA · 2024
To prepare students in underserved communities for success in college and in life
$25,000
Cure Alzheimer'S Fund · Wellesley Hills, MA · 2024
To support alzheimer's research
$25,000
Harvard University · Cambridge, MA · 2024
To support harvard athletics football
$25,000
Leland Stanford Junior University (Siepr) · Stanford, CA · 2024
To help support early-career economists
$25,000
African Parks Foundation · New York, NE · 2023
To protect and preserve some of africa's most incredible landscapes
$25,000
All Stars Helping Kids · Santa Clara, CA · 2023
To disrupt the cycle of poverty and encourage innovation by seed funding start-up nonprofits in the bay area.
$25,000
Bay Area Women'S Sports Initiative · San Jose, CA · 2023
To level the playing field for children wit the least access to sports
$25,000
Boys and Girls Club · Atlanta, GA · 2023
To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
$25,000
Climate Leadership Council · Washington, DC · 2023
The climate leadership council is an international research and advocacy organization whose mission is to convene global opinion leaders around new climate solutions based on carbon dividends, adapted to each of the lar… read allThe climate leadership council is an international research and advocacy organization whose mission is to convene global opinion leaders around new climate solutions based on carbon dividends, adapted to each of the largest greenhouse gas emitting regions. Currently active in washington and london, the council will expand to berlin, beijing and new delhi next. less
$25,000
Cure Alzheimers Fund · Wellesley Hills, MA · 2023
To support alzheimer's research
$25,000
Josephy Center for Arts and Culture · Joseph, OR · 2023
To help build a two-story building expansion to include an ada elevator and restroom at the gallery.
$25,000
Leland Stanford Junior University · Stanford, CA · 2023
To help support stroke research.
$25,000
Spirit of America · Arlington, VA · 2023
To supporte troops and diplomats to help them save and improve lives, promote values shared by americans and our allies, and strengthen relationships.
$25,000
Bay Area Women'S Sports Initiative · San Jose, CA · 2022
To level the playing field for children wit the least access to sports
$25,000
Boys and Girls Club · Atlanta, GA · 2022
To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
$25,000
Cure Alzheimers Fund · Wellesley Hills, MA · 2022
To support alzheimer's research
$25,000
Friends of Harvard Baseball · Cambridge, MA · 2022
To support harvard athletics baseball
$25,000
Spirit of America - Ukraine · Arlington, VA · 2022
Working with us military personnel to deliver protective aid to ukraine.
$25,000
Stanford University · Stanford, CA · 2022
To support the precourt institute for energy directors advisory fund
$25,000
World Central Kitchen · Washington, DC · 2022
Support response to the crisis in and around ukraine
$15,000
Kipp Bay Area Schools · Oakland, CA · 2024
To prepare students in underserved communities for success in college and in life.
$15,000
Kipp Bay Area Schools · Oakland, CA · 2023
To prepare students in underserved communities for success in college and in life.
$15,000
Kipp Bay Area Schools · Oakland, CA · 2022
To prepare students in underserved communities for success in college and in life.
$10,000
Anti Corruption Foundation · New York, NY · 2024
To maintain and build upon a standard of excellence in invetigations exposing to corruption and crimes.
$10,000
Postpartum Support Center · San Rafael, CA · 2024
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 · 2024
To supporte troops and diplomats to help them save and improve lives, promote values shared by americans and our allies, and strengthen relationships.
$10,000
The Dawn Redwoods Trust · Tiburon, CA · 2024
To help people in their times of need
$10,000
UCLA Cancer Center Foundation · Los Angeles, CA · 2024
To support dedicated to cancer research at ucla.
$10,000
Eastshore Alliance Fc · Berkeley, CA · 2023
To support youth soccer players of the east bay area.
$10,000
Friends of Harvard Baseball · Cambridge, MA · 2023
To support harvard athletics baseball
$10,000
Johnson Cancer Center Foundation (Building Our Future) · Los Angeles, CA · 2023
To support life-changing cancer research.
$10,000
The Dawn Redwoods Trust · Tiburon, CA · 2023
To help people in their times of need
$10,000
All Stars Helping Kids · Santa Clara, CA · 2022
To disrupt the cycle of poverty and encourage innovation by seed funding start-up nonprofits in the bay area.
$10,000
Cal Matters · Sacramento, CA · 2022
To prepare students in underserved communities for success in college and in life
$10,000
Friends of Harvard Basketball · Cambridge, MA · 2022
To support harvard athletics basketball
$10,000
Ravenswood Education Foundation · Menlo Park, CA · 2022
To provide the financial and moral support needed to fulfill our mission of fostering educational outcomes in east palo alto
$10,000
Redwood City Pal · Redwood City, CA · 2022
To serve the youth of north fair oaks and redwood city
$10,000
Spurs Fc · Berkeley, CA · 2022
Support soccer players to achieve their full potential by providing a holistic, integrated program that develops players and coaches and educates parents in a positive, membership-driven community.
$5,000
Eastshore Alliance Fc · Berkley, CA · 2024
To support youth soccer players of the east bay area.
$5,000
Harvard University · Cambridge, MA · 2024
To support harvard athletics baseball
$5,000
Sinsa · San Rafael, CA · 2024
Social welfare.
$5,000
Wilmington Friends School · Wilmington, DE · 2024
To provide education support
$5,000
Kiddo · Mill Valley, CA · 2023
Kiddo!, the mill valley schools community foundation, is a non-profit 501(c3) organization made up of parents, teachers, businesses, and active members of the community who, since 1982, have raised tens of millions of d… read allKiddo!, the mill valley schools community foundation, is a non-profit 501(c3) organization made up of parents, teachers, businesses, and active members of the community who, since 1982, have raised tens of millions of dollars to supplement our limited school budgets. We fund vital programs and teachers at our five elementary schools and middle school - including art, music, drama, poetry, dance, p.e., technology support, teacher grants, classroom aides and library aides. less
$5,000
Wilmington Friends School · Wilmington, DE · 2023
To provide education support
$5,000
Castilleja School Foundation · Palo Alto, CA · 2022
To help educate motivated young women to become confident thinkers and compassionate leaders with a sense of purpose to effect change in the world.
$5,000
Delta Waterfowl · Bismarck, ND · 2022
To support the research, habitats, and duck population of north america
$5,000
Harvard Business School · Boston, MA · 2022
To support the hbs mission of educating leaders who make a difference in the world
$5,000
Kiddo · Mill Valley, CA · 2022
Kiddo!, the mill valley schools community foundation, is a non-profit 501(c3) organization made up of parents, teachers, businesses, and active members of the community who, since 1982, have raised tens of millions of d… read allKiddo!, the mill valley schools community foundation, is a non-profit 501(c3) organization made up of parents, teachers, businesses, and active members of the community who, since 1982, have raised tens of millions of dollars to supplement our limited school budgets. We fund vital programs and teachers at our five elementary schools and middle school - including art, music, drama, poetry, dance, p.e., technology support, teacher grants, classroom aides and library aides. less
$5,000
Wilmington Friends School · Wilmington, DE · 2022
To provide education support
$3,500
Eastshore Alliance Fc · Berkley, CA · 2024
To support youth soccer players of the east bay area.
$2,500
Ducks Unlimited · Memphis, TN · 2024
To supports the conservation, restoration and management of wetlands and associated habitats for north america's waterfowl.
$2,500
Castilleja School Foundation · Palo Alto, CA · 2023
To help educate motivated young women to become confident thinkers and compassionate leaders with a sense of purpose to effect change in the world.
$2,500
Council of American Ambassadors · Washington, DC · 2023
To support the role of the american ambassador and the country team in carrying out u.s. Foreign policy at embassies around the world.
$2,500
Ducks Unlimited · Memphis, TN · 2023
To supports the conservation, restoration and management of wetlands and associated habitats for north america's waterfowl.
$2,500
Special Forces Charitable Trust · Southern Pines, NC · 2023
To provide sustainable and meaningful financial support, through programs and services, to military memebers and their families.
$2,500
Council of American Ambassadors · Washington, DC · 2022
To support the role of the american ambassador and the country team in carrying out u.s. Foreign policy at embassies around the world.
$2,500
Ducks Unlimited · Memphis, TN · 2022
To supports the conservation, restoration and management of wetlands and associated habitats for north america's waterfowl.
$2,000
All Stars Helping Kids · Santa Clara, CA · 2024
To disrupt the cycle of poverty and encourage innovation by seed funding start-up nonprofits in the bay area.
$1,000
Council of American Ambassadors · Washington, DC · 2024
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 · 2024
To support habitat conservation and secure the future of watefowl hunting.
$1,000
Palo Alto Medical Foundation · Palo Alto, CA · 2024
To support the mission of improving health and well-being and the future of health care.
$1,000
Council of American Ambassadors · Washington, DC · 2023
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
American Federation of Police and Concerned Citizens · Titusville, FL · 2022
To support programs that support the law enforcement community and specifically the surviving families of officers killed in the line of duty
$1,000
Atherton Police Officers Association · Menlo Park, CA · 2022
Your generous donations to apoa's charity fund has made it possible for us to support the good works of a wide range of community organizations and charitable endeavors, and your equally generous donations to our "suppo… read allYour generous donations to apoa's charity fund has made it possible for us to support the good works of a wide range of community organizations and charitable endeavors, and your equally generous donations to our "support fund" allows the apoa to purchase equipment and resources that improve the work environment and productivity of our police officers and civilian members without further burdening the town's budget. less
$750
American Federation of Police and Concerned Citizens · Titusville, FL · 2024
To support familes of officers killed in the line of duty.
$500
Atherton Police Officers Association · Redwood City, CA · 2024
To support the atherton police department
$500
Atherton Police Officers Association · Menlo Park, CA · 2023
Your generous donations to apoa's charity fund has made it possible for us to support the good works of a wide range of community organizations and charitable endeavors, and your equally generous donations to our "suppo… read allYour generous donations to apoa's charity fund has made it possible for us to support the good works of a wide range of community organizations and charitable endeavors, and your equally generous donations to our "support fund" allows the apoa to purchase equipment and resources that improve the work environment and productivity of our police officers and civilian members without further burdening the town's budget. less
$253
Business Executives for National Society (Bens) · Washington, DC · 2024
To support government leaders implement solutions to the most challenging problems in national security.
$250
American Heart Association · Dallas, TX · 2024
To help support in fighting heart disease and stroke.
$250
Special Olympics · Pleasant Hill, CA · 2024
To provide sports training, educational programming and health resources to special olympics athletes in the community.
$250
Spurs Fc · Berkeley, CA · 2022
Support soccer players to achieve their full potential by providing a holistic, integrated program that develops players and coaches and educates parents in a positive, membership-driven community.
$200
Southern Marin Broncos · Mill Valley, CA · 2023
To support youth football players in marin.
$100
Atherton Police Officers Association · Redwood City, CA · 2024
To support the atherton police department

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