C & C Steward
C & C Steward is a private foundation located in San Jose, California. Its 2021 IRS filing is marked as a final return, indicating that it has terminated or is winding down; the filing also states that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and did not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
C & C Steward at a glance
In short: C & C Steward gave $132K across 21 grants in 2022 (avg $6K), mostly in California. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $131,705
- Grants made (2022)
- 21
- Average grant
- $6,272
- Median grant
- $3,239
- Primary geography
- California (88% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
How to apply to C & C Steward
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2021 final return that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. This is not a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7063 Anjou Creek Circle, San Jose, CA 95120
Phone: (408) 323-8046
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who C & C Steward funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was The Church in San Jose ($55K). Together the top 10 received $107K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 24 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 6% to New York, 4% to Texas, and 3% to Wisconsin. The listed percentages total 101%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
How C & C Steward gives
- Giving grew 2095% from 2019 to 2022. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above 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 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2020) to $132K (2022). In 2022 it made 21 grants totaling $132K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Church in San Jose San Jose, CA | Donations | $55,466 |
| Avivo Inc San Francisco, CA | Donations | $10,000 |
| Korean Methodist Church & Institute NER York, NY | Donations | $7,500 |
| Palo Alto Philharmonic Association Palo Alto, CA | Donations | $6,000 |
| Nova Vista Symphony Sunnyvale, CA | Donations | $5,000 |
| Peninsula Symphony Los Altos, CA | Donations | $5,000 |
| San Francisco International Piano Festival Vallejo, CA | Donations | $5,000 |
| Bible Study Fellowship San Antonio, TX | Donations | $5,000 |
| Okizu Foundation Novato, CA | Donations | $5,000 |
| Piano Arts of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI | Donations | $3,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $1 | $137,547 | $131,705 | 21 | $135,902 | $1 | $283 |
| 2021 | $137,696 | $2 | $4,745 | — | — | — | $2 | $6,968 |
| 2020 | $142,439 | $140 | $43,496 | $2,000 | 1 | — | $140 | $7,168 |
| 2019 | $185,795 | $2 | $8,481 | $6,000 | 2 | — | $2 | $9,376 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, C & C Steward reported a distributable amount of $283 for 2022 — 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 C & C Steward is provided. Its 2022 grants included support for religious organizations, orchestras and music education, and organizations serving families affected by childhood cancer. For example, Bible Study Fellowship describes its mission as providing in-depth Bible classes, while Okizu Foundation says it provides peer support, respite, mentoring, and recreational programs for families affected by childhood cancer. Several music grantees describe work in youth orchestral music, chamber music, and classical music education.
Grantmaking
In 2022, C & C Steward made 21 grants totaling $131,705. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $55,466, with a median of $3,239. The largest grant was $55,466 to The Church in San Jose. Other notable grants included $10,000 to Avivo Inc; $7,500 to Korean Methodist Church & Institute; $6,000 to Palo Alto Philharmonic Association; and $5,000 each to Nova Vista Symphony, Peninsula Symphony, San Francisco International Piano Festival, Bible Study Fellowship, and Okizu Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Victor Ge as President & CEO and Lily Tian as Secretary.
C & C Steward is led by Victor Ge, President & CEO on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Victor Ge
President & CEO
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lily Tian
Secretary
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 C & C Steward
How much does C & C Steward give each year?
C & C Steward gave $132K across 21 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is C & C Steward's typical grant size?
C & C Steward's median grant in 2022 was $3,239, and its average grant was $6,272, across 21 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does C & C Steward give grants?
C & C Steward gives mostly in California: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (4 grants), San Jose, CA (3 grants), Palo Alto, CA (2 grants) and Sunnyvale, CA (2 grants).
Does C & C Steward give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on C & C Steward's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donations" (21 grants).
Who are C & C Steward's largest grantees?
C & C Steward's largest 2022 grantees include The Church in San Jose ($55,466), Avivo Inc ($10,000) and Korean Methodist Church & Institute ($7,500), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does C & C Steward fund?
No mission statement for C & C Steward is provided. Its 2022 grants included support for religious organizations, orchestras and music education, and organizations serving families affected by childhood cancer. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from C & C Steward?
The foundation stated on its 2021 final return that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is C & C Steward required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, C & C Steward reported a distributable amount of $283 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is C & C Steward's EIN?
C & C Steward's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1629639. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Does C & C Steward accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 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 2019 (received by the IRS March 5, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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