Steven and Emily Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Mt Charleston, NV EIN: 46-4239324

Steven and Emily Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Mt Charleston, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $90K. Net investment income was $36K.

Key facts about Steven and Emily Foundation

EIN: 46-4239324
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $90,000
Grants made (2024): 3
Average grant: $30,000
Median grant: $20,000
Total assets: $4,018,591
Primary geography: California (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Steven and Emily Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Steven and Emily Foundation's 3 itemized 2024 grants were California (78%) and Illinois (22%). None of its 3 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (3 grants).

How Steven and Emily Foundation gives

Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−10%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 58% 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.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$4.0M

+265.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$90K

-46.1% YoY

Grant Count

+50.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$30K

-64.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Steven and Emily Foundation reported a distributable amount of $155K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Steven and Emily Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

California $70K (78%)

Illinois $20K (22%)

Share of all 3 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California Illinois

Cities

Santa MonicaCulver CityChicagoLos AngelesNapa

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$4,018,591	$1,098,538	$1,227,551
Revenue	$3,010,263	$38,197	$218,386
Expenses	$90,210	$167,210	$158,980
Qualifying Distributions	$90,060	$167,060	$150,060
Net Investment Income	$36,456	$36,500	$243,620
Distributable Amount	$155,155	$92,556	$102,203

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

11 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include New Roads School ($50,000), Park Century School ($20,000), School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($20,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
NEW ROADS SCHOOL Santa Monica, CA	EDUCATIONAL	$50,000
PARK CENTURY SCHOOL Culver City, CA	EDUCATIONAL	$20,000
SCHOOL OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO Chicago, IL	EDUCATIONAL	$20,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Emily Alexander	President	1	—
Steven Thomas	Vice President	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Steven and Emily Foundation?

Steven and Emily Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Mt Charleston, NV. It holds $4.0M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Steven and Emily Foundation?

As of 2024, Steven and Emily Foundation holds $4.0M in total assets with $3.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $90K in 2024.

Where does Steven and Emily Foundation operate?

Steven and Emily Foundation has awarded grants in California, Illinois.

What size grants does Steven and Emily Foundation award?

In 2024, Steven and Emily Foundation awarded 3 grants totaling $90K — an average of about $30K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Steven and Emily Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Steven and Emily Foundation reported a distributable amount of $155K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.