Michael Stedman Foundation
Michael Stedman Foundation is a private foundation, based in Blaine, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $16K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $54K.
Michael Stedman Foundation at a glance
In short: Michael Stedman Foundation gave $54K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $54,000
- +13.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,750
- +13.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $15,687
- +122.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (81% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Michael Stedman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Achieve Services ($30K). Together the top 8 received $54K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 38 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Michael Stedman Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+3%). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2019) to $54K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Achieve Services Blaine, MN | AchievementServices | $30,000 |
| Benet Hill Monastery Colorado Springs, CO | Religious Study | $5,000 |
| Confidence Learning Center East Gull Lake, MN | Behavorial Study | $5,000 |
| Vitreo Retinal Surgery Foundation Minneapolis, MN | Foundation | $5,000 |
| Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach Springfield, IL | Medical Supplies | $5,000 |
| Como Park Conservatory St. Paul, MN | Park & ZooUpkeep | $2,000 |
| North Anoka Co FoodShelf Bethel, MN | FoodShelf | $1,000 |
| Springbrook Nature Center Foundation Fridley, MN | Public Park | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,687 | $63,000 | $54,368 | $54,000 | 8 |
| 2024 | $7,055 | $35,000 | $47,868 | $47,500 | 8 |
| 2023 | $19,923 | $57,000 | $38,357 | $38,000 | 7 |
| 2022 | $1,280 | $42,000 | $52,846 | $52,500 | 7 |
| 2021 | $12,126 | $45,000 | $37,846 | $37,500 | 8 |
| 2020 | $4,972 | $42,000 | $39,346 | $39,000 | 9 |
| 2019 | $2,318 | $10,000 | $13,841 | $13,500 | 9 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Michael Stedman Foundation is led by Stephen Stedman, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stephen Stedman
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Michael Stedman Foundation
How much does Michael Stedman Foundation give each year?
Michael Stedman Foundation gave $54K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $48K across 8 grants.
What is Michael Stedman Foundation's typical grant size?
Michael Stedman Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,750, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Michael Stedman Foundation give grants?
Michael Stedman Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (9%) and Illinois (9%).
Does Michael Stedman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Michael Stedman Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Michael Stedman Foundation's largest grantees?
Michael Stedman Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Achieve Services ($30,000), Benet Hill Monastery ($5,000) and Confidence Learning Center ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Michael Stedman Foundation?
Michael Stedman Foundation reported $16K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $63K.
What is Michael Stedman Foundation's EIN?
Michael Stedman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5044565. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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