Jess L and Miriam B Stevens Foundation
The Jess L and Miriam B Stevens Foundation is a private foundation based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Its 2024 filing says it considers gifts benefiting education, medical research, and the welfare of needy persons, with primary areas of interest in northeastern Oklahoma and St. Louis, Missouri.
Jess L and Miriam B Stevens Foundation at a glance
In short: Jess L and Miriam B Stevens Foundation gave $1.1M across 44 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), mostly in Oklahoma. 2% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,058,782
- +5.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 44
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,063
- -4.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,401,107
- -6.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 2% first-time grantees (1 of 42, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jess L and Miriam B Stevens Foundation
- Review Cycle
- Written requests are accepted at any time.
- Deadline
- Written requests are accepted at any time.
- Contact
Application contact: Joseph J Mccain Jr
Mailing address: 4100 First Place Tower 15 E 5Th, Street, Tulsa, OK 74103
Phone: (918) 694-5527
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jess L and Miriam B Stevens Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Salvation Army ($252K). Together the top 10 received $781K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
214 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 184 grants of 214 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 filing identifies northeastern Oklahoma and St. Louis, Missouri, as primary areas of interest. In 2025, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma, 10% to Arkansas, 2% to Missouri, and 2% to Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jess L and Miriam B Stevens Foundation open to new grantees?
2%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 42 grantees (2%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 90% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 215% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $980K (2021) to $1.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 44 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army Tulsa, OK | Support Services | $252,210 |
| Eagle Family Ministries Bentonville, AR | Support Services | $100,000 |
| Marriage and Family Initiative Tulsa, OK | Support Services | $100,000 |
| University of Tulsa Tulsa, OK | Scholarships | $100,000 |
| Wovenlife Oklahoma City, OK | Support Services | $75,000 |
| McCall's Chapel School Ada, OK | Support Services | $50,000 |
| The Parent Child Center of Tulsa Tulsa, OK | Support Services | $33,800 |
| Harvest House Tulsa, OK | Support Services | $25,000 |
| Oral Roberts University Tulsa, OK | Support Services | $25,000 |
| Tulsa Lawyers for Children Tulsa, OK | Support Services | $20,000 |
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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 | $6,401,107 | $807,968 | $1,237,947 | $1,058,782 | 44 | $1,081,712 | $656,941 | $503,530 |
| 2024 | $6,834,671 | $512,721 | $1,188,999 | $1,002,764 | 40 | $1,027,707 | $362,165 | $504,148 |
| 2023 | $7,508,911 | $720,156 | $1,184,598 | $1,006,600 | 43 | $1,028,700 | $572,351 | $505,682 |
| 2022 | $7,969,640 | $809,801 | $1,227,618 | $1,030,000 | 45 | $1,052,092 | $654,157 | $578,606 |
| 2021 | $8,371,527 | $1,133,500 | $1,179,145 | $979,500 | 42 | — | $977,089 | $581,013 |
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 October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing identifies education, medical research, and the welfare of needy persons as areas for consideration, including scholarships for needy and worthy U.S. citizens. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Eagle Family Ministries describes its work as equipping couples and families with tools for healthy relationships, while WovenLife says it empowers people of all ages and abilities through care, education, and support. McCall’s Chapel School says it supports people with developmental disabilities in leading productive, independent, and self-determined lives. Tulsa Lawyers for Children says it recruits and trains volunteers to represent children in abuse and neglect cases.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 44 grants totaling $1,058,782. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $252,210, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest grants included $252,210 to the Salvation Army in Tulsa for support services; $100,000 each to Eagle Family Ministries for support services, Marriage and Family Initiative for support services, and the University of Tulsa for scholarships; and $75,000 to WovenLife for support services. Other grants included $50,000 to McCall’s Chapel School and $25,000 to Oral Roberts University.
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Requests should be written, include the purpose of the request, and be directed to Joseph J McCain Jr.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joseph J McCain Jr as trustee.
Jess L and Miriam B Stevens Foundation is led by Joseph J. McCain Jr., Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joseph J. McCain Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$92K (2021) → $96K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $96K, to Joseph J McCain Jr (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Jess L and Miriam B Stevens Foundation
How much does Jess L and Miriam B Stevens Foundation give each year?
Jess L and Miriam B Stevens Foundation gave $1.1M across 44 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.0M across 40 grants.
What is Jess L and Miriam B Stevens Foundation's typical grant size?
Jess L and Miriam B Stevens Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $24,063, across 44 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jess L and Miriam B Stevens Foundation that year got $25K on average.
Where does Jess L and Miriam B Stevens Foundation give grants?
Jess L and Miriam B Stevens Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arkansas (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tulsa, OK (32 grants), Oklahoma City, OK (2 grants), St. Louis, MO (2 grants) and Dallas, TX (2 grants).
Does Jess L and Miriam B Stevens Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 44 grants with a stated purpose on Jess L and Miriam B Stevens Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Services" (38 grants) and "Scholarships" (4 grants).
Who are Jess L and Miriam B Stevens Foundation's largest grantees?
Jess L and Miriam B Stevens Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Salvation Army ($252,210), Eagle Family Ministries ($100,000) and Marriage and Family Initiative ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jess L and Miriam B Stevens Foundation?
Jess L and Miriam B Stevens Foundation reported $6.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $504K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jess L and Miriam B Stevens Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing identifies education, medical research, and the welfare of needy persons as areas for consideration, including scholarships for needy and worthy U.S. citizens. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jess L and Miriam B Stevens Foundation?
Jess L and Miriam B Stevens Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
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.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Jess L and Miriam B Stevens Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jess-l-and-miriam-b-stevens-foundation-morg_631b3ca8530342548cb19ac149fa5802
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