Stevens Family Foundation
The Stevens Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 2004 by Microsoft veteran Charles Stevens and his wife, Delphine Stevens, a lawyer. Based in Medina, Washington, the foundation has been tax-exempt since April 2006 (EIN: 20-1998989). The foundation maintains a low profile and does not operate a public website or accept unsolicited applications.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.8M
+1.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$211K
-6.8% YoY
Grant Count
40
-24.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
+23.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Education is the foundation's primary funding priority, with particular emphasis on graduate STEM education and private K-12 schools. Secondary areas of interest include:
- Arts and culture
- Health
- Environment and wildlife conservation
- Global causes
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept applications or provide contact information for prospective grantees. According to available information, a connection to the family or a past grantee would be necessary to approach the foundation.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's primary geographic focus is Washington State, with particular concentration in the Seattle and Bellevue areas. The foundation has also made international grants, including support for Ashesi University in Ghana.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $3.76 million
- Total Revenue: $281,000
- Total Expenses: $218,000
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of 2020:
- Total Assets: $3.81 million
The foundation's investment portfolio includes publicly traded securities and capital gain distributions.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,760,750 | $3,693,956 | $3,780,884 |
| Revenue | $280,804 | $148,117 | $142,416 |
| Expenses | $217,916 | $232,665 | $207,098 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $212,643 | $228,004 | $190,093 |
| Net Investment Income | $275,531 | $143,456 | $137,498 |
| Distributable Amount | $217,267 | $202,332 | $210,959 |
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
223 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Charles G. Stevens — Trustee, founder
- Delphine S. Stevens — Trustee, founder
Delphine Stevens serves as a member of the Seattle chapter of ARCS, which supports graduate STEM fellowships. Charles Stevens has served on the board of Seattle Children's Hospital.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES G V STEVENS | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| DELPHINE S STEVENS | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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