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Stenson Foundation

Public charity · Grantmaker Auburn, WA EIN: 92-3160606 Website

The Stenson Foundation is dedicated to funding innovative pediatric cancer research to improve outcomes and develop safer, more effective treatments for children. The organization raises funds through community-driven events and partnerships, directing proceeds to leading research institutions and collaborative initiatives focused on advancing cures. The Foundation also supports organizations that provide relief and respite to families navigating childhood cancer.

Stenson Foundation at a glance

In short: Stenson Foundation gave $107K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $36K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2025)
$106,500
Grants made (2025)
3
Average grant
$35,500
Median grant
$5,000
Total assets
$41,782
Primary geography
Massachusetts (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Who Stenson Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2025

Dana Farber Cancer Institute: $100KDana Farber Cancer Institute$100KFootprints of Fight: $5KFootprints of Fight$5KChildren's Hospital Los Angeles: $2KChildren's Hospital LosAngeles$2K

The largest 2025 recipient was Dana Farber Cancer Institute ($100K). Together the top 3 received $107K.

Grant Size Distribution

3 grants across all recorded years

2<$50K$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.

Cities

BostonCovingtonLos Angeles

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K3 grants2025

In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $107K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Dana Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MAto fully fund a research project at Dana Farber Cancer Institute establishing important cell line models for germ cell cancer research. These models curently do not exist and are needed to test new therapies and treatments.$100,000
Footprints of Fight Covington, WAto provide financial assistance to washington state families going through childhood cancer. Footprints of Fight helps lighten the financial load of childhood cancer families.$5,000
Children's Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles, CAdonated to the New approaches to Neuroblastoma therapy consortium at Children's Hospital Los Angeles in honor of Noah Lee.$1,500
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2025$41,782$230,435$218,958$106,5003$136

About Stenson Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Stenson Foundation is a public charity, based in Auburn, WA. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $42K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $107K. Net investment income was $136.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Stenson Foundation is led by Emily Stenson, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 14 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Emily Stenson

    President

    New on the 2025 filing

    8 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bailey Gordon

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Daniel Serfling

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    0.2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Derek Stenson

    Vice President

    New on the 2025 filing

    8 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ellie Koltermann

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Erin Burtis

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kara Caggiano

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    6 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kayli Wilson

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kimberly Stenson

    Treasurer

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kyle Myler

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Megan White

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    0.1 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Molly Myler

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tauni Ness

    Secretary

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Theodore Binfet

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 Stenson Foundation

How much does Stenson Foundation give each year?

Stenson Foundation gave $107K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.

What is Stenson Foundation's typical grant size?

Stenson Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $35,500, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.

Where does Stenson Foundation give grants?

Stenson Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.

Does Stenson Foundation give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Stenson Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.

How large is Stenson Foundation?

Stenson Foundation reported $42K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $230K.

What is Stenson Foundation's EIN?

Stenson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3160606. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(1)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)

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