The Perry & Ruby Stevens Charitable Foundation is a private foundation established in January 2006 by Ruby Stevens in accordance with her late husband Perry Stevens' wishes. Based in Kerrville, Texas, the foundation serves the Texas Hill Country region with a mission to provide assistance to qualified nonprofit organizations addressing specific charitable needs in their community.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$63.2M
-1.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.1M
+29.2% YoY
Grant Count
42
-6.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$73K
+38.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Perry & Ruby Stevens reported a distributable amount of $3.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation provides assistance to qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that direct their activities toward one or more of the following charitable purposes:
- The furnishing of assistance to, and care and treatment of, mentally or physically disabled persons
- The furnishing of assistance to, and care and treatment of, abused or neglected women
- The promotion, development, and support of volunteer firefighting programs and organizations
- The furnishing of assistance to needy persons who are victims of public natural disasters or similar events
- The protection and prevention of cruelty to animals and provision for the welfare of animals in general
- The prevention, research, and treatment of Parkinson's disease
- The furnishing of resources to elderly persons unable to provide financial support for themselves
- The furnishing of assistance to individual persons afflicted with disease or illness, regardless of age or gender
- Grant requests addressing the needs of children and young adults who are financially disadvantaged or who have suffered physical or mental abuse or neglect
Grantmaking
How to Apply
** The foundation operates through four quarterly application cycles per year. Organizations may receive funding a maximum of once per year. Applications are submitted through an online E-Grant System available on the foundation's website. The decision timeline is approximately 2-3 months per cycle.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily serves the 8-county Texas Hill Country region, with particular responsiveness to grant requests originating from this area where the Stevens family lived and built their legacy.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $63,163,857 (2024)
- Total Giving: $3,081,500 (most recent filing)
- Annual Distributions: $2.4 million (2023)
- Total Revenues: $4,900,785 (2023)
- Total Expenses: $3,302,080 (2023)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $63,163,857 | $63,957,747 | $59,396,373 |
| Revenue | $3,719,784 | $4,900,785 | $2,192,433 |
| Expenses | $3,815,908 | $3,302,080 | $3,236,837 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,081,500 | $2,385,000 | $2,384,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,985,376 | $1,535,880 | $1,268,319 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,312,869 | $2,269,757 | $2,267,582 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
196 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Perry & Ruby Stevens
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Hill Country Community Needs Council ($500,000), University of Texas Foundation for the Benefit of Ut Health Science Center ($500,000), Frio Canyon Ems ($300,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A DOGGIE 4 YOU PIPE CREEK, TX | FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS FOR PET SHELTER | $11,000 |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS HILL COUNTRY CHAPTER KERRVILLE, TX | DISASTER RELIEF AND PREPAREDNESS | $25,000 |
| ART2HEART KERRVILLE, TX | FOOD DISTRIBUTION | $5,000 |
| ARTHUR NAGEL COMMUNITY CLINIC INC BANDERA, TX | WELL WOMAN PROGRAM | $50,000 |
| BANDERA COUNTY COMMITTEE ON AGING INC DBASILVER SAGE COMMUNITY CENTER BANDERA, TX | MEALS ON WHEELS AND SENIOR SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| BELIEVE IT FOUNDATION SAN ANTONIO, TX | ADAPTIVE BIKES FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES | $20,000 |
| BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK--BOERNE TX CHAPTER BOERNE, TX | FOOD DISTRIBUTION | $25,000 |
| CHILDREN'S ASSOCIATION FOR MAXIMUM POTENTIAL (CAMP) CENTER POINT, TX | CAMPER SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITES | $100,000 |
| DAY 1 BAGS BOERNE, TX | BACKPACKS FOR KIDS | $20,000 |
| DIETERT CENTER KERRVILLE, TX | HVAC REPLACEMENT AND SENIOR CENTER | $125,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Mark Milton – Executive Director and Trustee (40 hours per week, $156,000 compensation)
- Leon Jeffcoat – Trustee
- Allan G Paterson – Trustee
- Laurie Milton – Trustee
- Carolyn Paterson – Trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEON JEFFCOAT | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| ALLAN G PATERSON | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| LAURIE MILTON | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| CAROLYN PATERSON | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| MARK MILTON | EXEC DIRECTOR / TRUSTEE | 40 | $149,500 |
Contact Information
- Phone: (830) 896-0630
- Email: stevensfoundation@hctc.net
- Mailing Address: P.O. Box 291929, Kerrville, Texas 78029
- Website: stevensfdn.org
- Physical Location: 200 Earl Garrett, Suite 200, Kerrville, Texas
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Perry & Ruby Stevens fund?
The foundation provides assistance to qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that direct their activities toward one or more of the following charitable purposes: • The furnishing of assistance to, and care and treatment of, mentally or physically disabled persons • The furnishing of assistance to, and care and treatment of, abused or neglected women • The promotion, development, and support of volunteer firefighting programs and organizations • The furnishing of assistance to needy person…
How do I apply for a grant from Perry & Ruby Stevens?
**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $10,000 to $500,000, with recent examples including grants of $500,000, $200,000, and $170,000. **Annual Giving:** The foundation distributes approximately $2.4 to $3.1 million annually in grants. **Application Process:** The foundation operates through four quarterly application cycles per year. Organizations may receive funding a maximum of once per year. Applications are submitted through an online E-Grant System available on the foundation's webs…
Where does Perry & Ruby Stevens make grants?
The foundation primarily serves the 8-county Texas Hill Country region, with particular responsiveness to grant requests originating from this area where the Stevens family lived and built their legacy.
What size grants does Perry & Ruby Stevens award?
In 2024, Perry & Ruby Stevens awarded 42 grants totaling $3.1M — an average of about $73K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Perry & Ruby Stevens required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Perry & Ruby Stevens reported a distributable amount of $3.3M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Perry & Ruby Stevens's EIN?
Perry & Ruby Stevens's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4169959. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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