A K Stephenson Fdn Char Tr Agy
A K Stephenson Fdn Char Tr Agy is a private foundation based in Eagan, Minnesota. It awarded 36 grants totaling $194,000 in 2025, with listed awards primarily supporting scholarships at universities.
A K Stephenson Fdn Char Tr Agy at a glance
In short: A K Stephenson Fdn Char Tr Agy gave $194K across 36 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $194,000
- +19.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 36
- +2.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,389
- +16.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $2,232,346
- -6.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (80% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to A K Stephenson Fdn Char Tr Agy
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing says to request an application from Thomas Humbach, lists no restrictions on awards, and provides April 1 as the deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Thomas Humbach Tustee
Mailing address: 220 S Monument Avenue, Hamilton, OH 45011
Phone: (513) 867-4818
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who A K Stephenson Fdn Char Tr Agy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Miami University ($52K). Together the top 10 received $138K.
Organizations only. It also paid 7 individual scholarships ($17,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
158 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 156 grants of 158 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio. Other reported shares went to Indiana (5%), Florida (4%), Kentucky (3%), and Illinois (2%). The listed grants also include a $3,000 award to the University of Mississippi in Mississippi.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How A K Stephenson Fdn Char Tr Agy gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 126% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $151K (2020) to $217K (2022). In 2025 it made 36 grants totaling $194K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miami University Oxford, OH | Scholarships | $52,000 |
| University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | Scholarships | $38,000 |
| Ohio State University Columbus, OH | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Wright State University Dayton, OH | Scholarships | $8,000 |
| Cedarville University Cedarville, OH | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Ohio University Athens, OH | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Purdue University West Lafayette, IN | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Marietta College Marietta, OH | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Loyola University Chicago, IL | Scholarships | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,232,346 | $107,753 | $276,945 | $194,000 | 36 | $235,266 | $67,106 | $187,151 |
| 2024 | $2,393,390 | $206,730 | $235,149 | $162,000 | 35 | $197,506 | $168,983 | $169,677 |
| 2023 | $2,422,786 | $156,209 | $243,369 | $170,500 | 32 | $205,709 | $121,232 | $155,660 |
| 2022 | $2,511,151 | $220,465 | $282,587 | $216,500 | 29 | $247,392 | $186,021 | $161,881 |
| 2021 | $2,574,507 | $146,421 | $274,301 | $211,600 | 26 | $238,084 | $110,363 | $187,791 |
| 2020 | $2,701,840 | $118,136 | $212,633 | $151,300 | 29 | — | $82,648 | $165,813 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, A K Stephenson Fdn Char Tr Agy reported a distributable amount of $187K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include scholarship awards to universities. For example, the University of Cincinnati says it serves patients, visitors, and staff of University Hospital of Cincinnati; Cedarville University describes its mission as providing excellent education and intentional discipleship; and the University of Dayton describes its purpose as providing postsecondary education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 36 grants totaling $194,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $52,000, with a median award of $2,000. The largest grants included $52,000 to Miami University, $38,000 to the University of Cincinnati, $15,000 to Ohio State University in Columbus, and $8,000 to Wright State University. The listed purposes for these awards were scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Thomas E Humbach is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
A K Stephenson Fdn Char Tr Agy is led by Thomas E. Humbach, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas E. Humbach
Trustee
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $36K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $36K, to Thomas E Humbach (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about A K Stephenson Fdn Char Tr Agy
How much does A K Stephenson Fdn Char Tr Agy give each year?
A K Stephenson Fdn Char Tr Agy gave $194K across 36 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $162K across 35 grants.
What is A K Stephenson Fdn Char Tr Agy's typical grant size?
A K Stephenson Fdn Char Tr Agy's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $5,389, across 36 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does A K Stephenson Fdn Char Tr Agy give grants?
A K Stephenson Fdn Char Tr Agy gives mostly in Ohio: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (3 grants) and Dayton, OH (2 grants).
Does A K Stephenson Fdn Char Tr Agy give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 36 grants with a stated purpose on A K Stephenson Fdn Char Tr Agy's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (34 grants).
Who are A K Stephenson Fdn Char Tr Agy's largest grantees?
A K Stephenson Fdn Char Tr Agy's largest 2025 grantees include Miami University ($52,000), University of Cincinnati ($38,000) and Ohio State University ($18,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 7 individual scholarships ($17,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is A K Stephenson Fdn Char Tr Agy?
A K Stephenson Fdn Char Tr Agy reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $235K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $187K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does A K Stephenson Fdn Char Tr Agy fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include scholarship awards to universities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from A K Stephenson Fdn Char Tr Agy?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is A K Stephenson Fdn Char Tr Agy's EIN?
A K Stephenson Fdn Char Tr Agy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1386444. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). A K Stephenson Fdn Char Tr Agy funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/a-k-stephenson-fdn-char-tr-agy-morg_c1686f6767204dd1b315f95fb21267cd
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