Jess L and Miriam B Stevens Foundation

TULSA, OK EIN: 73-1557364 Website

The Jess L and Miriam B Stevens Foundation is an independent foundation established in 1999 in Oklahoma. Based in Tulsa, the foundation was created by Jess and Miriam Stevens, who made their living through ranching and stock market investing. The foundation operates to honor their legacy of generous, discreet giving to support education, medical care, and research.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$6.4M

-6.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.1M

+5.6% YoY

Grant Count

+10.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$24K

-4.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jess L and Miriam B Stevens Foundation reported a distributable amount of $504K 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 purpose is giving to organizations that benefit:

Education
Medical research
The welfare of needy persons

The Stevens' personal philanthropic approach was characterized by quiet generosity. Following their deaths, hundreds of letters were discovered from children worldwide thanking them for their gifts and describing the positive impact on their families' lives.

Grantmaking

The foundation has established multiple permanent endowments at the University of Tulsa, including:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with demonstrated support for institutions in Oklahoma, particularly the University of Tulsa.

Grant Distribution by State

Oklahoma $4.3M (86%)

Arkansas $525K (10%)

Missouri $110K (2%)

Texas $100K (2%)

States

Arkansas Missouri Oklahoma Texas

Cities

AdaBentonvilleDallasFayettevilleNewcastleNormanOklahoma CityOkmulgeeSand SpringsSt LouisStillwaterTulsa

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$6,401,107	$6,834,671	$7,508,911
Revenue	$807,968	$512,721	$720,156
Expenses	$1,237,947	$1,188,999	$1,184,598
Qualifying Distributions	$1,081,712	$1,027,707	$1,028,700
Net Investment Income	$656,941	$362,165	$572,351
Distributable Amount	$503,530	$504,148	$505,682

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

214 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Salvation Army ($252,210), Eagle Family Ministries ($100,000), Marriage and Family Initiative ($100,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
A NEW LEAF TULSA, OK	SUPPORT SERVICES	$7,000
ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF TULSA TULSA, OK	SUPPORT SERVICES	$10,000
ASTHMA & ALLERGY FOUNDATION OF AMERICA ST LOUIS, MO	SUPPORT SERVICES	$12,000
CAMP LOUGHRIDGE TULSA, OK	SCHOLARSHIPS	$15,000
CATHOLIC CHARITIES TULSA, OK	SUPPORT SERVICES	$15,000
CLAREHOUSE TULSA, OK	SUPPORT SERVICES	$9,272
COMMUNITY ACTION RESOURCE ASSOCIATION TULSA, OK	SUPPORT SERVICES	$2,000
COVENANT HOUSE MISSOURI ST LOUIS, MO	SUPPORT SERVICES	$10,000
CROSSTOWN LEARNING CENTER INC TULSA, OK	SUPPORT SERVICES	$2,500
DAJA DYER STILLWATER, OK	COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP - OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JOSEPH J MCCAIN JR	TRUSTEE	10	$95,900

Contact Information

Address: 4100 First Place Tower, 15 E 5th S, Tulsa, OK 74103, United States

Telephone: 918-694-5527

EIN: 73-1557364

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Jess L and Miriam B Stevens Foundation fund?

The foundation's primary purpose is giving to organizations that benefit: • Education • Medical research • The welfare of needy persons The Stevens' personal philanthropic approach was characterized by quiet generosity. Following their deaths, hundreds of letters were discovered from children worldwide thanking them for their gifts and describing the positive impact on their families' lives.

How do I apply for a grant from Jess L and Miriam B Stevens Foundation?

The foundation has established multiple permanent endowments at the University of Tulsa, including: • Jess L. and Miriam B. Stevens Foundation Endowment for Rowing • Jess L. and Miriam B. Stevens Foundation Presidential Scholarship Endowment Fund • Charles C. Killin Music Scholarship Endowment Provided by The Jess L. and Miriam B. Stevens Foundation • Charles C. Killin Scholarship Endowment for the Henry Kendall College

Where does Jess L and Miriam B Stevens Foundation make grants?

The foundation is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with demonstrated support for institutions in Oklahoma, particularly the University of Tulsa.

What size grants does Jess L and Miriam B Stevens Foundation award?

In 2025, Jess L and Miriam B Stevens Foundation awarded 44 grants totaling $1.1M — an average of about $24K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Jess L and Miriam B Stevens Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Jess L and Miriam B Stevens Foundation reported a distributable amount of $504K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Jess L and Miriam B Stevens Foundation's EIN?

Jess L and Miriam B Stevens Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1557364. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.