Faye & Lucille Stewart Foundation
The Faye & Lucille Stewart Foundation is a private foundation based in Eugene, Oregon. In 2025, it reported seven grants totaling $111,000 to organizations in Oregon and Utah, including a university, community-service organizations, and organizations holding fundraising events.
Faye & Lucille Stewart Foundation at a glance
In short: Faye & Lucille Stewart Foundation gave $111K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $111,000
- -44.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -36.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,857
- -13.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $8,268,382
- -4.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (95% 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 Faye & Lucille Stewart Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing directs applicants to contact Faye Lucille Stewart and says to contact the foundation for application materials. Awards are restricted to the United States and its territories.
- Contact
Application contact: Faye Lucille Stewart
Mailing address: PO Box 11135, Eugene, OR 97440
Phone: (541) 953-9646
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Faye & Lucille Stewart Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bushnell University ($32K). Together the top 7 received $111K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 56 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon and 5% to recipients in Utah. Listed Oregon recipients include organizations in Eugene and Cottage Grove; the Utah recipient was Children’s Miracle Network in Salt Lake City.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Faye & Lucille Stewart Foundation gives
- Giving fell 55% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 43% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $111K (2025) to $258K (2021). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $111K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bushnell University Eugene, OR | Bell Tower Renovation | $32,000 |
| Bohemia Foundation Inc Cottage Grove, OR | Operational Expenses | $23,000 |
| Saint Paul School Development Foundation Eugene, OR | Capital Campaign | $20,000 |
| Relief Nursery Inc Eugene, OR | Annual Auction Fundraising Event | $15,000 |
| Family Relief Nursery Cottage Grove, OR | Fundraiser Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Children's Miracle Network Salt Lake City, UT | Fundraiser Sponsorship | $6,000 |
| Instaballet Eugene, OR | Fundraiser Sponsorship | $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 | $8,268,382 | $383,655 | $711,138 | $111,000 | 7 | $135,208 | $77,178 | $311,643 |
| 2024 | $8,633,307 | $1,468,691 | $1,055,516 | $200,500 | 11 | $670,625 | $1,255,960 | $466,126 |
| 2023 | $8,745,479 | $528,353 | $298,248 | $130,025 | 9 | $157,740 | $383,984 | $358,499 |
| 2022 | $8,240,136 | $100,783 | $415,378 | $244,000 | 15 | $271,526 | — | $362,666 |
| 2021 | $8,838,833 | $479,205 | $382,498 | $258,000 | 14 | — | $70,835 | $378,686 |
| 2020 | $8,119,097 | $48,981 | $304,202 | $208,076 | 25 | — | $185,104 | $391,081 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Faye & Lucille Stewart Foundation reported a distributable amount of $312K 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 included support for a university bell tower renovation and capital campaign, operational expenses, and fundraising events.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms: Bushnell University says it fosters wisdom, faith, and service through academic programs in a Christ-centered community. Relief Nursery says it works to prevent child abuse and neglect through early intervention and support for children and families. Children’s Miracle Network says it raises money for children’s healthcare in local communities, while Instaballet says it uses dance to build creativity and community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made seven grants totaling $111,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $32,000, with a median of $15,000. The largest grants were $32,000 to Bushnell University for a bell tower renovation, $23,000 to Bohemia Foundation Inc. for operational expenses, and $20,000 to Saint Paul School Development Foundation for a capital campaign. Other grants included $15,000 to Relief Nursery Inc. for an annual auction fundraising event, $10,000 to Family Relief Nursery for fundraiser sponsorship, $6,000 to Children’s Miracle Network for fundraiser sponsorship, and $5,000 to Instaballet for fundraiser sponsorship.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert Bronson as treasurer, Ronald Irvine as director, Michael Solomon as president, Faye Stewart II as secretary, and Rhett Carlile as vice president.
Faye & Lucille Stewart Foundation is led by Michael Solomon, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Solomon
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Ronald Irvine
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$500 (2020) → $0 (2025)
Faye Stewart II
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Rhett Carlile
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$18K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Robert Bronson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $0 (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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $12K, to Rhett Carlile (Vice President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Faye & Lucille Stewart Foundation
How much does Faye & Lucille Stewart Foundation give each year?
Faye & Lucille Stewart Foundation gave $111K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $201K across 11 grants.
What is Faye & Lucille Stewart Foundation's typical grant size?
Faye & Lucille Stewart Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $15,857, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Faye & Lucille Stewart Foundation give grants?
Faye & Lucille Stewart Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Utah (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Eugene, OR (4 grants) and Cottage Grove, OR (2 grants).
Does Faye & Lucille Stewart Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 14% of Faye & Lucille Stewart Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Fundraiser Sponsorship" (3 grants).
Who are Faye & Lucille Stewart Foundation's largest grantees?
Faye & Lucille Stewart Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Bushnell University ($32,000), Bohemia Foundation Inc ($23,000) and Saint Paul School Development Foundation ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Faye & Lucille Stewart Foundation?
Faye & Lucille Stewart Foundation reported $8.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $135K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $312K (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 does Faye & Lucille Stewart Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a university bell tower renovation and capital campaign, operational expenses, and fundraising events. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Faye & Lucille Stewart Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Faye & Lucille Stewart Foundation's EIN?
Faye & Lucille Stewart Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-0800814. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Faye & Lucille Stewart Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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