Stephenson Family Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 36-3297660

Foundation Overview

Based in Schaumburg, IL, Stephenson Family Foundation has awarded 228 grants totaling $15,802,777 to organizations in Arizona, Illinois and 23 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $100 to $2,015,000, with a median award of $20,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$15,802,777
Total Assets
$0
Median Grant (all grants)
$20,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
52
Median Grant
$17,500
% Median Grant Decline
-50% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 27%

14 of 52 recipients (27%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Illinois

Grants are geographically diversified with 33% in Illinois and funding distributed across 27 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Barrington (22%), Chicago (17%), Zion (12%).

Funding Trajectory
+142%

Strong 142% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + Healthcare

Dual focus on general purposes (67%) and healthcare, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Stephenson Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
American Heart Association $25,000 Tempe, AZ, US General Contribution 2023
Assistance In Healthcare $25,975 Zion, IL, US General Contribution 2023
Barrington Area Conservation Trust $10,000 Barrington, IL, US General Contribution 2023
Barrington History Museum $20,000 New York, NY, US General Contribution 2023
Cancer Support Community Philadelph $5,000 Waminster, PA, US General Contribution 2023
Sheridan Historical Society $15,000 Sheridan, IN, US General Contribution 2023
Childhelp $10,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US General Contribution 2023
Depauw University $15,000 Greencastle, IN, US General Contribution 2023
Dream Center $25,000 Chicago, IL, US General Contribution 2023
Community Partners Of Dallas $35,000 Dallas, TX, US General Contribution 2023
Horotio Alger Association $100,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2023
Navy Seals $50,000 Oak Brook, IL, US General Contribution 2023
Scottish Rite Charities $21,000 Lexington, MA, US General Contribution 2023
Shriners Hospital For Children $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General Contribution 2023
The Atlas Society $25,000 Lodi, CA, US General Contribution 2023
Leukemia Lymhoma Society $5,000 Rye Brook, NY, US General Contribution 2023
The David Foster Foundation $38,000 Schaumburg, IL, US General Contribution 2023
The Phoenix Theatre Company $1,000,000 Phoenix, AZ, US General Contribution 2023
Trends Charitable Fund $7,500 Scottsdale, AZ, US General Contribution 2023
Trinity Christian College $5,000 Palos Hts, IL, US General Contribution 2023
Tulsa Community Foundation $300,000 Tulsa, OK, US General Contribution 2023
University Of Illinois Foundation $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General Contribution 2023
University Of Vermont $5,000 Burlington, VT, US General Contribution 2023
Wabash College $15,000 Crawfordsville, IN, US General Contribution 2023
Ssm Health Cardinal Glennon $10,000 St Louis, MO, US General Contribution 2023
The Grant Hamill Foundation $100,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Contribution 2023
American Heart Association $25,000 Tempe, AZ, US General Contribution 2023
Assistance In Healthcare $25,975 Zion, IL, US General Contribution 2023
Barrington Area Conservation Trust $10,000 Barrington, IL, US General Contribution 2023
Barrington History Museum $20,000 New York, NY, US General Contribution 2023
Cancer Support Community Philadelph $5,000 Waminster, PA, US General Contribution 2023
Sheridan Historical Society $15,000 Sheridan, IN, US General Contribution 2023
Childhelp $10,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US General Contribution 2023
Depauw University $15,000 Greencastle, IN, US General Contribution 2023
Dream Center $25,000 Chicago, IL, US General Contribution 2023
Community Partners Of Dallas $35,000 Dallas, TX, US General Contribution 2023
Horotio Alger Association $100,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2023
Navy Seals $50,000 Oak Brook, IL, US General Contribution 2023
Scottish Rite Charities $21,000 Lexington, MA, US General Contribution 2023
Shriners Hospital For Children $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General Contribution 2023
The Atlas Society $25,000 Lodi, CA, US General Contribution 2023
Leukemia Lymhoma Society $5,000 Rye Brook, NY, US General Contribution 2023
The David Foster Foundation $38,000 Schaumburg, IL, US General Contribution 2023
The Phoenix Theatre Company $1,000,000 Phoenix, AZ, US General Contribution 2023
Trends Charitable Fund $7,500 Scottsdale, AZ, US General Contribution 2023
Trinity Christian College $5,000 Palos Hts, IL, US General Contribution 2023
Tulsa Community Foundation $300,000 Tulsa, OK, US General Contribution 2023
University Of Illinois Foundation $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General Contribution 2023
University Of Vermont $5,000 Burlington, VT, US General Contribution 2023
Wabash College $15,000 Crawfordsville, IN, US General Contribution 2023
Ssm Health Cardinal Glennon $10,000 St Louis, MO, US General Contribution 2023
The Grant Hamill Foundation $100,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Contribution 2023
Aameer Sahi Foundation $10,000 St John, IN, US General Contribution 2022
American Heart Association $60,000 Tempe, AZ, US General Contribution 2022
Assistance In Healthcare $47,458 Zion, IL, US General Contribution 2022
The Breast Cancer Research Foundati $100,000 Barrington, IL, US General Contribution 2022
Barrington History Museum $20,000 New York, NY, US General Contribution 2022
Childhelp $200,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US General Contribution 2022
The Community Foundation Of The Vi $20,000 St Thomas, VI, US General Contribution 2022
The Mises Institute $10,000 Auburn, AL, US General Contribution 2022
Horotio Alger Association $100,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2022
Tulsa Community Foundation $300,000 Tulsa, OK, US General Contribution 2022
Leeland Education Foundation $5,000 Leland, MI, US General Contribution 2022
Unhcr $1,000 Washington, DC, US General Contribution 2022
University Of Illinois Foundation $15,000 Chicago, IL, US General Contribution 2022
The Phoenix Theatre Company $1,025,000 Phoenix, AZ, US General Contribution 2022
Trends Charitable Fund $50,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US General Contribution 2022
Trinity Christian College $5,000 Palos Hts, IL, US General Contribution 2022
Wabash College $15,000 Crawfordsville, IN, US General Contribution 2022
University Of Vermont $5,000 Burlington, VT, US General Contribution 2022
Depauw University $35,000 Greencastle, IN, US General Contribution 2022
Gateway For Cancer Research $477,500 Schaumburg, IL, US General Contribution 2022
Navy Seals $50,000 Oak Brook, IL, US General Contribution 2022
Supreme Council $40,000 Lexington, MA, US General Contribution 2022
The Atlas Society $10,000 Lodi, CA, US General Contribution 2022
Action Academy Foundation $25,000 Washington, DC, US General Contribution 2022
Action Institute $10,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US General Contribution 2022
American Nutrition Assn Foundation $125,000 Hinsdale, IL, US General Contribution 2022
Atlantic Legal Foundation $50,000 Harrison, NY, US General Contribution 2022
Barrington Fire Department $25,862 Lake Barrington, IL, US General Contribution 2022
Barrington Lodge 522 $37,500 Barrington, IL, US General Contribution 2022
Cancer Support Community Philadelph $5,000 Waminster, PA, US General Contribution 2022
Celebrity Night Fight $200,000 Phoenix, AZ, US General Contribution 2022
American Heart Association $96,031 Tempe, AZ, US General Contribution 2021
Assistance In Healthcare $62,203 Zion, IL, US General Contribution 2021
Barrington Conservation Trust $10,000 Barrington, IL, US General Contribution 2021
Barrington History Museum $20,000 Barrington, IL, US General Contribution 2021
Childhelp $50,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US General Contribution 2021
City Help Inc Of Phoenix $45,000 Phoenix, AZ, US General Contribution 2021
College Of Lake County Foundation $25,000 Grayslake, IL, US General Contribution 2021
Horotio Alger Association $200,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2021
Johns Hopkins University $25,000 Baltimore, MD, US General Contribution 2021
Leeland Education Foundation $5,000 Leland, MI, US General Contribution 2021
Leelanau Conservancy $5,000 Leland, MI, US General Contribution 2021
Ssm Health Cardinal Glennon $20,000 St Louis, MO, US General Contribution 2021
The Coalition For Healthy Community $10,000 Winthrop Harbor, IL, US General Contribution 2021
The Phoenix Theatre Company $750,000 Phoenix, AZ, US General Contribution 2021
Trends Charitable Fund $80,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US General Contribution 2021
Trinity Christian College $10,000 Palos Hts, IL, US General Contribution 2021
Wabash College $2,015,000 Crawfordsville, IN, US General Contribution 2021
Action Institute $20,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US General Contribution 2020
American Nutrition Assn Foundation $100,000 Hinsdale, IL, US General Contribution 2020
Aspen County Day School $1,000 Aspen, CO, US General Contribution 2020
Assistance In Healthcare $45,700 Zion, IL, US General Contribution 2020
Atlantic Legal Foundation $50,000 Washington, DC, US General Contribution 2020
Barrington Conservation Trust $10,000 Barrington, IL, US General Contribution 2020
Barrington Countryside Firefighter' $5,000 Lake Barrington, IL, US General Contribution 2020
Barrington History Museum $20,000 Barrington, IL, US General Contribution 2020
Carriage Association Of America $1,000 Lexington, KY, US General Contribution 2020
Celebrity Night Fight $50,000 Phoenix, AZ, US General Contribution 2020
David Foster Foundation $100,000 Gilbert, AZ, US General Contribution 2020
Episcopal Charities Community Servi $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General Contribution 2020
Fondazione Andrea Bocelli $50,000 Firenze, ITALY, IT General Contribution 2020
Free The Feople Foundation $10,000 Washington, DC, US General Contribution 2020
Grand Almoner's Fund $5,000 Lexington, MA, US General Contribution 2020
Harminic Lodge No 356 Ec $10,000 St Thomas, VI, US General Contribution 2020
Horotio Alger Association $100,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2020
Illinois Massonic Societies $1,000 Springfield, IL, US General Contribution 2020
Leeland Education Foundation $5,000 Leland, MI, US General Contribution 2020
Leeland Yacht Club Foundation $1,000 Leland, MI, US General Contribution 2020
Leelenau Conservancy $5,000 Leland, MI, US General Contribution 2020
Mercatus Center $2,500 Merrifield, VA, US General Contribution 2020
Navy Seal Foundation $150,000 Oak Brook, IL, US General Contribution 2020
Scottish Rite Of Freemasonory $20,000 Lexington, MA, US General Contribution 2020
Sheridan Historical Society $100,000 Sheridan, IN, US General Contribution 2020
The Als Association $5,000 Independence, OH, US General Contribution 2020
The Board Of Visitors Kindhearted S $5,000 Phoenix, AZ, US General Contribution 2020
The Mises Institute $10,000 Auburn, AL, US General Contribution 2020
The Preservation Society Of Newport $150,000 Newport, RI, US General Contribution 2020
Three Harbors Council $20,000 Milwaukee, WI, US General Contribution 2020
Trinity Christian College $10,000 Palos Hts, IL, US General Contribution 2020
Tulsa Community Foundation $1,200,000 Tulsa, OK, US General Contribution 2020
Wabash College $15,000 Crawfordsville, IN, US General Contribution 2020
Walk On $1,000 Barrington, IL, US General Contribution 2020
Childhelp $255,378 Scottsdale, AZ, US General Contribution 2020
Above Beyond $50,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Contribution 2018
Action Academy Foundation $25,000 Washington, DC, US General Contribution 2018
Action Institute $20,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US General Contribution 2018
American Heart Association $25,000 Burlingame, CA, US General Contribution 2018
Animal House Shelter $1,500 Huntley, IL, US General Contribution 2018
Arizona Reseach Institute Of Acupun $5,343 Scotsdale, AZ, US General Contribution 2018
Assistance In Healthcare $56,692 Zion, IL, US General Contribution 2018
Atlantic Legal Foundation $50,000 Harrison, NY, US General Contribution 2018
Barrington Area Council On Aging $20,000 Barrington Hills, IL, US General Contribution 2018
Barrington Conservation Trust $10,000 Barrington, IL, US General Contribution 2018
Barrington Hills Pony Club $9,000 Barrington Hills, IL, US General Contribution 2018
Barrington History Museum $25,000 Barrington, IL, US General Contribution 2018
Barrington Lodge 522 $5,000 Round Lake Beach, IL, US General Contribution 2018
Boy Scouts Of America $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General Contribution 2018
Celebrity Fight Night $142,000 Phoenix, AZ, US General Contribution 2018
Childhelp $33,902 Phoenix, AZ, US General Contribution 2018
Children's Dyslexia Center $10,000 Lagrange, IL, US General Contribution 2018
Circle The City $25,000 Phoenix, AZ, US General Contribution 2018
College Of Lake County Foundation $100,000 Grayslake, IL, US General Contribution 2018
Dream Center Foundation $11,690 Los Angeles, CA, US General Contribution 2018
Foundation For Economic Education $20,000 Atlanta, GA, US General Contribution 2018
Fox River Valley Pony Club $10,000 Barrington Hills, IL, US General Contribution 2018
Gateway For Cancer Research $105,600 Schaumburg, IL, US General Contribution 2018
Goldwater Institute $10,000 Phoenix, AZ, US General Contribution 2018
Illinois Masonic Charities $1,000 Springfield, IL, US General Contribution 2018
Junior Achievement Of Chicago $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General Contribution 2018
Leelanau County Cancer Foundation $1,000 Lake Leelanau, MI, US General Contribution 2018
Leland Educational Foundation $10,000 Leland, MI, US General Contribution 2018
National Trust For Historic Preserv $100 Washington, DC, US General Contribution 2018
Navy Seal Foundation $30,000 Oak Brook, IL, US General Contribution 2018
Old Art Building $5,000 Leland, MI, US General Contribution 2018
Sheridan Historical Society $60,000 Sheridan, IN, US General Contribution 2018
St Jude Children's Research Hospita $25,000 Phoenix, AZ, US General Contribution 2018
Teen Lifeline $10,000 Phoenix, AZ, US General Contribution 2018
The Als Association $10,000 Independence, OH, US General Contribution 2018
The Atlas Society $10,000 Kingwood, TX, US General Contribution 2018
The David Foster Foundation $55,000 Gilbert, AZ, US General Contribution 2018
The Salvation Army $10,000 Tampa, FL, US General Contribution 2018
Three Harbors Council $20,000 Milwaukee, WI, US General Contribution 2018
Trinity Christian College $2,000 Palos Hts, IL, US General Contribution 2018
Wabash College $22,500 Crawfordsville, IN, US General Contribution 2018
Above Beyond $60,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Contribution 2017
Action Academy Foundation $25,000 Washington, DC, US General Contribution 2017
American Heart Association $25,000 Burlingame, CA, US General Contribution 2017
Assistance In Healthcare $10,000 Zion, IL, US General Contribution 2017
Assistance In Healthcare $61,299 Zion, IL, US General Contribution 2017
Atlantic Legal Foundation $100,000 Harrison, NY, US General Contribution 2017
Barrington Conservation Trust $5,000 Barrington, IL, US General Contribution 2017
Barrington Dance Ensemble $1,000 Barrington, IL, US General Contribution 2017
Barrington History Museum $10,000 Barrington, IL, US General Contribution 2017
Celebrity Fight Night $287,000 Phoenix, AZ, US General Contribution 2017
Childhelp $75,000 Phoenix, AZ, US General Contribution 2017
College Of Lake County Foundation $50,000 Grayslake, IL, US General Contribution 2017
Foundation For Economic Education $20,000 Atlanta, GA, US General Contribution 2017
Gateway For Cancer Research $31,000 Schaumburg, IL, US For Cancer Research 2017
Jonathan's Place $2,500 Dallas, TX, US General Contribution 2017
Junior Achievement Of Chicago $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General Contribution 2017
Leaders In Furthering Education $6,250 Manalapan, FL, US General Contribution 2017
Leland Public School $7,500 Leland, MI, US General Contribution 2017
Midwest Therapeutic Riding Program $1,000 Somers, WI, US General Contribution 2017
National Trust For Historic Preserv $100 Washington, DC, US General Contribution 2017
Navy Seal Foundation $45,000 Oak Brook, IL, US General Contribution 2017
Northwestern Pritzker School Of Law $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General Contribution 2017
Photoserve $5,000 Fairburn, GA, US General Contribution 2017
Prevent Child Abuse America $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General Contribution 2017
St Jude Children's Research Hospita $25,000 Phoenix, AZ, US General Contribution 2017
The Als Association $10,000 Independence, OH, US General Contribution 2017
The David Foster Foundation $256,000 Gilbert, AZ, US General Contribution 2017
Wabash College $15,000 Crawfordsville, IN, US General Contribution 2017
Westmoreland Davis Memorial Foundat $5,000 Leesburg, VA, US General Contribution 2017
Above Beyond $10,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Contribution 2016
American Heart Association $44,562 Burlingame, CA, US General Contribution 2016
Arizona Women's Board $25,000 Paradise Valley, AZ, US General Contribution 2016
Assistance In Healthcare $180,300 Zion, IL, US General Contribution 2016
Barrington Area Council On Aging $9,000 Barrington, IL, US General Contribution 2016
Barrington Brakfast Rotary Charitab $1,000 Barrington, IL, US General Contribution 2016
Barrington Conservation Trust $15,000 Barrington, IL, US General Contribution 2016
Boy Scouts Of America $1,000 Arlington Hts, IL, US General Contribution 2016
Celebrity Fight Night $190,000 Phoenix, AZ, US General Contribution 2016
Gateway For Cancer Research $20,000 Schaumburg, IL, US For Cancer Research 2016
Goldwater Institute $5,000 Phoenix, AZ, US General Contribution 2016
Infinite Possibilities $2,000 St Thomas, VI, US General Contribution 2016
Leland Educational Foundation $5,000 Leland, MI, US General Contribution 2016
National Trust For Historic Preserv $100 Washington, DC, US General Contribution 2016
Ssm Health Cardinal Glennon Childre $50,000 St Louis, MO, US General Contribution 2016
St Nicholas School $5,000 Chattanooga, TN, US General Contribution 2016
The David Foster Foundation $113,757 Gilbert, AZ, US General Contribution 2016
The Navy Seal Foundation $25,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US General Contribution 2016
The New York City Children's Holida $50,000 New York, NY, US General Contribution 2016
The Palatine York Rite $1,000 Palatine, IL, US General Contribution 2016
Wabash College $15,000 Crawfordsville, IN, US General Contribution 2016
Willow House $5,000 Bannockburn, IL, US General Contribution 2016
Leelanau Conservacy $5,000 Leland, MI, US General Contribution 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 36-3297660
Website N/A
Address 20 N MARTINGALE RD STE 180 Schaumburg, IL 60173-2423

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Stephenson Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Chairman Richard J Stephenson
President Jennifer S Keller
Senior Vice Christopher M Stephenson Do

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.