Alexander William Stearn
Alexander William Stearn is a private foundation, based in Reston, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $45K. Net investment income was $88K.
Alexander William Stearn at a glance
In short: Alexander William Stearn gave $45K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $45,000
- +28.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,000
- +28.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,131,274
- +2.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Alexander William Stearn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Morgan State University ($20K). Together the top 4 received $40K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Alexander William Stearn gives
- Giving grew 125% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2021) to $45K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan State University Baltimore, MD | Educational Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Bowie State University Bowie, MD | Educational Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Towson Unversity Towson, MD | Educational Scholarships | $5,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $5,000 |
| University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, MD | Educational Scholarships | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,131,274 | $95,288 | $67,454 | $45,000 | 5 | $59,234 | $88,295 | $60,933 |
| 2024 | $1,103,440 | $113,801 | $56,690 | $35,000 | 5 | $48,525 | $107,125 | $57,278 |
| 2023 | $1,046,329 | $28,501 | $52,161 | $30,000 | 3 | $45,675 | $22,325 | $54,129 |
| 2022 | $1,069,989 | $40,219 | $40,989 | $20,000 | 3 | $33,150 | $32,836 | $52,283 |
| 2021 | $1,072,393 | $253,632 | $43,506 | $20,000 | 3 | — | $246,654 | $47,191 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alexander William Stearn reported a distributable amount of $61K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Alexander William Stearn is led by Jeanne Firey, President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeanne Firey
President
Secretary & Treasurer → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen R. Mullins
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Usiak
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Harris
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Dougla Stearn (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Douglas Harris (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Alexander William Stearn
How much does Alexander William Stearn give each year?
Alexander William Stearn gave $45K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $35K across 5 grants.
What is Alexander William Stearn's typical grant size?
Alexander William Stearn's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,000, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Alexander William Stearn give grants?
Alexander William Stearn gives mostly in Maryland: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Alexander William Stearn give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Alexander William Stearn's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Scholarships" (5 grants).
Who are Alexander William Stearn's largest grantees?
Alexander William Stearn's largest 2025 grantees include Morgan State University ($20,000), Bowie State University ($10,000) and Towson Unversity ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Alexander William Stearn?
Alexander William Stearn reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $59K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $61K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Alexander William Stearn's EIN?
Alexander William Stearn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1457719. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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