Michael Stewart Foundation
Michael Stewart Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $182K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $7K.
Michael Stewart Foundation at a glance
In short: Michael Stewart Foundation gave $7K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,333
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $182,399
- +12.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Michael Stewart Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dramatists Guild ($5K). Together the top 3 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Michael Stewart Foundation gives
- Giving fell 59% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 82% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2023) to $18K (2020). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dramatists Guild New York, NY | Support for Writers and Performers | $5,000 |
| Goodspeed Opera House East Haddam, CT | Financially Assist Theatrical Productions | $1,000 |
| York Theatre Company New York, NY | Financially Assist Theatrical Productions | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $182,399 | $26,556 | $7,000 | $7,000 | 3 | $7,000 | $8,502 |
| 2023 | $162,843 | $14,456 | $7,050 | $7,000 | 3 | $7,000 | $7,838 |
| 2022 | $155,437 | $12,433 | $18,696 | $17,000 | 3 | $17,000 | $7,812 |
| 2021 | $161,700 | $12,791 | $18,700 | $17,000 | 3 | — | $8,109 |
| 2020 | $167,609 | $5,867 | $19,625 | $18,000 | 4 | — | $8,269 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael Stewart Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Michael Stewart Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Laurie N. Wenk
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Johansson
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Francine Pascal (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Stewart Foundation
How much does Michael Stewart Foundation give each year?
Michael Stewart Foundation gave $7K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7K across 3 grants.
What is Michael Stewart Foundation's typical grant size?
Michael Stewart Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,333, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Michael Stewart Foundation give grants?
Michael Stewart Foundation gives mostly in New York: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Michael Stewart Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Michael Stewart Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Michael Stewart Foundation?
Michael Stewart Foundation reported $182K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Michael Stewart Foundation's EIN?
Michael Stewart Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6179721. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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