Stevens Square Foundation
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$612K
+4.4% YoY
Grant Count
32
+6.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$19K
-2.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Stevens Square Foundation supports community-based programs that enable older adults with the greatest social and economic needs to age at home and in their communities with dignity and independence.
The foundation prioritizes funding for:
- Existing programs that enable seniors to remain in their own homes
- Access to services for immigrant and ethnically and racially diverse seniors
- Programs serving the frail elderly
- Core community-based resources and services, including in-home social support and wellness visits, chore services, housing modifications, transportation, and food delivery
- Programs that match the resources of vital elders with the needs of frail elders
- Programs addressing isolation of seniors and fostering greater social connectedness
- Programs that support the needs of caregivers
- Programs that include volunteerism or augment volunteer coordination systems
- Programs that address early stage memory loss among seniors in the community
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s:** Grants typically range from $750 to $30,000, with a median grant size of $20,000.
How to Apply
** All grants are carefully vetted by the Foundation's Board of Directors, which engages in a thorough, community-based process that includes site visits to each grantee organization.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Stevens Square Foundation funds programs in the 7-county Twin Cities metro area: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $15,508,371
- Total Revenue: $1,288,988
- Total Expenses: $848,304
- Total Liabilities: $87,500
- Total Giving: $612,450
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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
154 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Stevens Square Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Centro Tyrone Guzman ($30,000), Darts ($28,000), Minnesota Elder Justice Center ($28,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALEXANDRA HOUSE INC BLAINE, MN | ELDER ABUSE PROGRAM | $15,000 |
| ALIVE AND KICKIN MINNEAPOLIS, MN | HONORARIUM FOR PERFORMANCE AT GRANTEE WORKSHOP & CELEBRATION | $750 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES MINNEAPOLIS, MN | CATHOLIC CHARITIES HOMELESS ELDERS PROGRAM | $22,000 |
| CENTRO TYRONE GUZMAN MINNEAPOLIS, MN | CENTROS WISE ELDERS AND WISE ELDERS FAMILIES | $30,000 |
| COMMUNITY EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS INC (CEAP) BROOKLYN CENTER, MN | CEAP MEALS ON WHEELS | $10,000 |
| COMMUNITY EMERGENCY SERVICE INC MINNEAPOLIS, MN | SENIOR SUPPORT PROGRAM: EQUIPPING LOW-INCOME SENIORS IN MINNEAPOLIS TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY | $27,000 |
| COMO CONNECTS (FKA COMO PARK-FALCON HEIGHTS LAHBNP) ST PAUL, MN | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| COMPAS SAINT PAUL, MN | ARTFUL AGING(TM) | $11,000 |
| DARTS WEST ST PAUL, MN | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $28,000 |
| FAMILYMEANS STILLWATER, MN | FAMILYMEANS CAREGIVING & AGING PROGRAM | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board Members:
- Barbie Levine, President
- Christine Sagstetter, VP Finance & Investment
- Ann Lovdahl, VP of Education
- Mary Lenard, VP of Finance
- Robin Keyworth, VP of Grants
- Liz Short, VP of Nominations
- Beverly Hauschild-Baron, Secretary
- Alana Wright, Director
- Anne Johnson, Director
- Annette Sandler, Director
- Gayle Kvenvold, Director
- Jonathan Lips, Board Member
- Jennifer Lundblad, Board Member
- Rajean Moone, Board Member
- Jane Newman, Board Member
Staff:
- Alice Hill, Executive Director
The foundation has limited paid staffing, with board members working approximately 1-3 hours per week without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTINE SAGSTETTER | VP FINANCE & INVESTMENT | 3 | — |
| BARBIE LEVINE | PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| ANN LOVDAHL | VP OF EDUCATION | 3 | — |
| MARY LENARD | VP OF FINANCE | 3 | — |
| ROBIN KEYWORTH | VP OF GRANTS | 3 | — |
| LIZ SHORT | VP OF NOMINATIONS | 3 | — |
| BEVERLY HAUSCHILD-BARON | SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| ALANA WRIGHT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANNE JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANNETTE SANDLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GAYLE KVENVOLD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BILL FOUSSARD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DIANE OSBORNE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ED NUNN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ELANA GRAVITZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FRED BRYAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| VANNE OWENS HAYES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JANE NEWMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HARRY JOHNSON III | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER LUNDBLAD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JIM THOMSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOCELYN ANCHETA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JONATHAN LIPS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KATHLEEN SWART | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KIM KEPRIOS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LINDA WENZEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHELLE BARCLAY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MOLLY VAN METRE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NANCY TYRA-LUKENS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAM VAN ZYL YORK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AARON OSGOOD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RAJEAN MOONE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2024, Stevens Square Foundation expanded its board with five new members: Anne Johnson, Jonathan Lips, Jennifer Lundblad, Rajean Moone, and Jane Newman. According to Board President Barbie Levine, these additions bring "collective talent, expertise, and leadership" to support the foundation's mission of helping older adults with the greatest social and economic needs.
Contact Information
Address: 318 West 48th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55419
Phone: (612) 825-1368
Email: alicehill@stevenssquarefoundation.org
Website: stevenssquarefoundation.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Stevens Square Foundation fund?
Stevens Square Foundation supports community-based programs that enable older adults with the greatest social and economic needs to age at home and in their communities with dignity and independence. The foundation prioritizes funding for: • Existing programs that enable seniors to remain in their own homes • Access to services for immigrant and ethnically and racially diverse seniors • Programs serving the frail elderly • Core community-based resources and services, including in-home social su…
How do I apply for a grant from Stevens Square Foundation?
**Grant Sizes:** Grants typically range from $750 to $30,000, with a median grant size of $20,000. **Recent Activity:** The foundation made 32 grants in 2024, with total giving of $612,450. **Application Process:** All grants are carefully vetted by the Foundation's Board of Directors, which engages in a thorough, community-based process that includes site visits to each grantee organization. **Recent Grantees (2024):** • Centro Tyrone Guzman ($30,000) • Darts ($28,000) • Minnesota Elder Justic…
Where does Stevens Square Foundation make grants?
Stevens Square Foundation funds programs in the 7-county Twin Cities metro area: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties.
What size grants does Stevens Square Foundation award?
In 2024, Stevens Square Foundation awarded 32 grants totaling $612K — an average of about $19K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Stevens Square Foundation's EIN?
Stevens Square Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1380920. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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