Faye & Lucille Stewart Foundation

EUGENE, OR EIN: 93-0800814

The Faye & Lucille Stewart Foundation is a private foundation based in Eugene, Oregon, established in 1982. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a distinctive community-focused approach that combines traditional grantmaking with direct property management and rental services.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$8.3M

-4.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$111K

-44.6% YoY

Grant Count

-36.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$16K

-13.0% YoY

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 April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary mission is to support and enhance the quality of life for residents of the Cottage Grove, Oregon community. Key focus areas include:

Community Space Management: The foundation maintains and rents office and studio spaces to community organizations at below-market rates, operating these rental programs at a loss as a form of community subsidy
Arts & Culture: Support for dance studios and cultural programming
Cancer Support: Funding for organizations that support cancer patients
Education: Grants supporting educational institutions and initiatives
Human Services: Support for human service organizations
Philanthropy & Voluntarism: Funding for grantmaking and volunteer-driven initiatives

Grantmaking

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Oregon and Utah, with particular emphasis on the Cottage Grove, Oregon community.

Grant Range

$500–$47,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Oregon $909K (96%)

Utah $30K (3%)

Georgia $5K (1%)

States

California Georgia Oregon Utah

Cities

AtlantaCottage GroveEncinitasEugeneMedfordMilwaukiePleasant HillPortlandRedmondSalemSalt Lake CitySpringfield

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets & Giving (as of 2025)

Total assets: $8,268,382
Total revenues: $383,655
Total expenses: $711,138
Number of employees: 0

The foundation's expenses exceed revenues, reflecting its commitment to operating community rental spaces at a loss as a community benefit.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$8,268,382	$8,633,307	$8,745,479
Revenue	$383,655	$1,468,691	$528,353
Expenses	$711,138	$1,055,516	$298,248
Qualifying Distributions	$135,208	$670,625	$157,740
Net Investment Income	$77,178	$1,255,960	$383,984
Distributable Amount	$311,643	$466,126	$358,499

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

56 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Bushnell University ($32,000), Bohemia Foundation Inc ($23,000), Saint Paul School Development Foundation ($20,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BOHEMIA FOUNDATION INC COTTAGE GROVE, OR	OPERATIONAL EXPENSES	$23,000
BUSHNELL UNIVERSITY EUGENE, OR	BELL TOWER RENOVATION	$32,000
CHILDREN'S MIRACLE NETWORK SALT LAKE CITY, UT	FUNDRAISER SPONSORSHIP	$6,000
INSTABALLET EUGENE, OR	FUNDRAISER SPONSORSHIP	$5,000
RELIEF NURSERY INC EUGENE, OR	ANNUAL AUCTION FUNDRAISING EVENT	$15,000
SAINT PAUL SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION EUGENE, OR	CAPITAL CAMPAIGN	$20,000
FAMILY RELIEF NURSERY COTTAGE GROVE, OR	FUNDRAISER SPONSORSHIP	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ROBERT BRONSON	TREASURER	3	—
RONALD IRVINE	DIRECTOR	1	—
MICHAEL SOLOMON	PRESIDENT	3	—
FAYE STEWART II	SECRETARY	2	—
RHETT CARLILE	VICE PRESIDENT	5	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Faye & Lucille Stewart Foundation fund?

The foundation's primary mission is to support and enhance the quality of life for residents of the Cottage Grove, Oregon community. Key focus areas include: • **Community Space Management**: The foundation maintains and rents office and studio spaces to community organizations at below-market rates, operating these rental programs at a loss as a form of community subsidy • **Arts & Culture**: Support for dance studios and cultural programming • **Cancer Support**: Funding for organizations tha…

How do I apply for a grant from Faye & Lucille Stewart Foundation?

**Grant Activity** • Made 15 grants in the most recent fiscal year • Total giving: $111,000 • Typical grant range: $500–$47,000 **Recent Grants** • Bushnell University: $32,000 (Bell Tower Renovation, 2025) • Bohemia Foundation: $23,000 (Operational Expenses, 2025) • Angel Hair Foundation: $10,000 (Support Cancer Patients, 2024) **Geographic Focus** The foundation primarily funds organizations in Oregon and Utah, with particular emphasis on the Cottage Grove, Oregon community.

What size grants does Faye & Lucille Stewart Foundation award?

In 2025, Faye & Lucille Stewart Foundation awarded 7 grants totaling $111K — an average of about $16K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Faye & Lucille Stewart Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Faye & Lucille Stewart Foundation reported a distributable amount of $312K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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.