Jess L and Miriam B Stevens Foundation
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
44
+10.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
-4.0% YoY
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
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| 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
No grants recorded for .
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
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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