Stewardship Foundation
Stewardship Foundation is a private foundation based in Escondido, California. The organization holds 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and operates as a grantmaking foundation supporting philanthropic initiatives across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$189.9M
+24.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$6.8M
+48.8% YoY
Grant Count
76
+28.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$90K
+15.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation focuses on funding in the following areas:
- Education (particularly graduate and professional education)
- Religion and Christianity
- Theology
- Human services
- Youth development and youth services
Grantmaking
Grant Range
of approximately $343 and a median grant amount that varies by funding cycle.
Average Grant
of approximately $343 and a median grant amount that varies by funding cycle.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports projects across multiple states including California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $153,000,000
- Total Revenue: $9,691,812
- Total Expenses: $4,701,611
- Net Income: $4,990,201
- Total Liabilities: $3,150,000
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $189,877,034
- Total Giving: $6,812,950
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $189,877,034 | $153,035,601 | $130,116,444 |
| Revenue | $22,128,926 | $9,691,812 | $13,263,951 |
| Expenses | $6,844,646 | $4,701,611 | $5,141,009 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $6,812,950 | $4,580,000 | $4,950,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $16,479,938 | $6,532,085 | $10,311,945 |
| Distributable Amount | $7,341,345 | $4,858,626 | $4,480,733 |
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
173 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
Key personnel include:
- Jacob Brouwer – President (serves without compensation)
- Jeanette Brouwer – Chief Financial Officer (serves without compensation)
- Arnold Veldkamp – Secretary (serves without compensation)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JACOB BROUWER | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JEANETTE BROUWER | CFO | 1 | — |
| ARNOLD VELDKAMP | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 1564 Mission Road, Escondido, CA 92029-1105
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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