Russell and Marguerite Stephenson Foundation
Russell and Marguerite Stephenson Foundation is a private foundation, based in Pennington, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $56K. Net investment income was $167K.
Russell and Marguerite Stephenson Foundation at a glance
In short: Russell and Marguerite Stephenson Foundation gave $56K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $56,125
- -18.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -30.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,018
- +17.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $1,849,579
- +4.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (63% 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 Russell and Marguerite Stephenson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Tiffin University ($15K). Together the top 7 received $56K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 46 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Russell and Marguerite Stephenson Foundation gives
- Giving fell 37% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 84% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $56K (2025) to $100K (2021). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tiffin University Tiffin, OH | Unrestricted General | $15,000 |
| Supreme Council Benevolent Foundation Lexington, MA | Valley of Toledo | $13,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Clyde Clyde, OH | Unrestricted General | $8,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children Tampa, FL | Unrestricted General | $8,000 |
| Clyde Public Library Clyde, OH | Unrestricted General | $7,625 |
| Dyslexia Education Training Center Maumee, OH | Unrestricted General | $3,000 |
| 1ST Missionary Church of Clyde Clyde, OH | Little Fliers Food Program | $1,500 |
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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 | $1,849,579 | $184,412 | $108,205 | $56,125 | 7 | $88,237 | $166,870 | $105,056 |
| 2024 | $1,774,273 | $147,832 | $117,062 | $68,500 | 10 | $99,535 | $130,475 | $100,371 |
| 2023 | $1,743,678 | $76,138 | $115,866 | $75,000 | 12 | $100,766 | $59,863 | $92,878 |
| 2022 | $1,780,310 | $64,460 | $128,641 | $88,400 | 8 | $109,114 | $48,203 | $97,048 |
| 2021 | $1,849,318 | $169,288 | $132,206 | $100,000 | 9 | $114,277 | $149,182 | $108,518 |
| 2020 | $1,812,974 | $58,479 | $125,905 | $96,000 | 8 | — | $42,469 | $95,689 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Russell and Marguerite Stephenson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $105K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Russell and Marguerite Stephenson Foundation is led by Stephen S. Keller, Trustee on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stephen S. Keller
Trustee
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
$15K (2023) → $20K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gerald D. Meyer (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $20K, to Stephen S Keller (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Russell and Marguerite Stephenson Foundation
How much does Russell and Marguerite Stephenson Foundation give each year?
Russell and Marguerite Stephenson Foundation gave $56K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $69K across 10 grants.
What is Russell and Marguerite Stephenson Foundation's typical grant size?
Russell and Marguerite Stephenson Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $8,000, and its average grant was $8,018, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Russell and Marguerite Stephenson Foundation give grants?
Russell and Marguerite Stephenson Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (23%) and Florida (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Clyde, OH (3 grants).
Does Russell and Marguerite Stephenson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 71% of Russell and Marguerite Stephenson Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Russell and Marguerite Stephenson Foundation's largest grantees?
Russell and Marguerite Stephenson Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Tiffin University ($15,000), Supreme Council Benevolent Foundation ($13,000) and First Presbyterian Church of Clyde ($8,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Russell and Marguerite Stephenson Foundation?
Russell and Marguerite Stephenson Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $88K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $105K (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 Russell and Marguerite Stephenson Foundation's EIN?
Russell and Marguerite Stephenson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-6706458. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 2, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
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