St Stephens Housing Corporation
St Stephens Housing Corporation is a private foundation, based in Beverly, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $275K. Net investment income was $864K.
St Stephens Housing Corporation at a glance
In short: St Stephens Housing Corporation gave $275K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $46K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $275,000
- -5.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $45,833
- +10.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $45,000
- Total assets
- $4,755,450
- +13.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% 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 St Stephens Housing Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Centerboard Inc ($50K). Together the top 6 received $275K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 35 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How St Stephens Housing Corporation gives
- Giving fell 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $275K (2024) to $365K (2021). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $275K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Centerboard Inc Lynn, MA | General Purpose of the Organization. | $50,000 |
| Haven Project Lynn, MA | General Purpose of the Organization. | $45,000 |
| Hawc Salem, MA | General Purpose of the Organization. | $45,000 |
| Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless Lynn, MA | General Purpose of the Organization. | $45,000 |
| North Shore Community Development Coalition Salem, MA | General Purpose of the Organization. | $45,000 |
| Essex County Habitat for Humanity Danvers, MA | General Purpose of the Organization. | $45,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,755,450 | $908,037 | $321,544 | $275,000 | 6 | $275,000 | $864,248 | $232,300 |
| 2023 | $4,187,850 | $556,118 | $337,785 | $290,000 | 7 | $290,000 | $513,192 | $219,557 |
| 2022 | $3,980,083 | $230,098 | $351,361 | $315,000 | 8 | $315,000 | $209,487 | $237,843 |
| 2021 | $4,101,346 | $799,637 | $408,404 | $365,000 | 8 | $365,000 | $759,002 | $182,098 |
| 2020 | $3,721,916 | $76,804 | $354,057 | $320,000 | 6 | — | $46,778 | $230,812 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, St Stephens Housing Corporation reported a distributable amount of $232K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
St Stephens Housing Corporation is led by Jeffrey R. McAvoy, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeffrey R. McAvoy
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Edwards
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan Werner
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neil O'Donnell
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nelson Woodfork
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Virginia Fuller
Clerk
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Victoria Kozicz (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Steve Switzer (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Charles Wibiralske (2020) — Director
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 St Stephens Housing Corporation
How much does St Stephens Housing Corporation give each year?
St Stephens Housing Corporation gave $275K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $290K across 7 grants.
What is St Stephens Housing Corporation's typical grant size?
St Stephens Housing Corporation's median grant in 2024 was $45,000, and its average grant was $45,833, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does St Stephens Housing Corporation give grants?
St Stephens Housing Corporation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lynn, MA (3 grants) and Salem, MA (2 grants).
Does St Stephens Housing Corporation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of St Stephens Housing Corporation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are St Stephens Housing Corporation's largest grantees?
St Stephens Housing Corporation's largest 2024 grantees include Centerboard Inc ($50,000), Haven Project ($45,000) and Hawc ($45,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is St Stephens Housing Corporation?
St Stephens Housing Corporation reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $275K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $232K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is St Stephens Housing Corporation's EIN?
St Stephens Housing Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7212028. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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