Stewardship Foundation
The Stewardship Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 1971 and headquartered in Tacoma, Washington. The organization traces its roots to the C. Davis Weyerhaeuser Religious Trust, established in 1947 by Dave Weyerhaeuser. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a mission centered on Christian faith and service.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$97.1M
-2.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.5M
-2.1% YoY
Grant Count
101
-1.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$55K
-0.2% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stewardship Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is "Empowering others to serve in Jesus' name." The organization provides resources to Christ-centered organizations that share their faith in Jesus through both word and deed.
The foundation supports five primary focus areas:
- Supporting children at risk — Child welfare and protection initiatives
- Relational evangelism and discipleship — Faith-sharing and spiritual formation programs
- Reconciliation and justice — Including refugee protection and religious liberty advocacy
- Poverty alleviation — Community development and economic empowerment programs
- Leadership development
Grantmaking
The foundation accepts Letters of Inquiry as part of its application process. Applicants should consult the foundation's guidelines for submission requirements.
Grant Range
$6,000 to $225,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $97,063,615
- Total revenues: $2,237,322
- Total expenses: $7,286,054
- Giving rate: 7.2%
Staffing:
- 2 employees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $97,063,615 | $99,055,709 | $102,036,931 |
| Revenue | $2,237,322 | $2,400,057 | $1,880,145 |
| Expenses | $7,286,054 | $7,549,735 | $7,489,853 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $6,970,681 | $7,189,955 | $7,116,553 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,374,904 | $2,294,469 | $3,170,054 |
| Distributable Amount | $6,545,661 | $6,306,074 | $6,699,786 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Fuller Theological Seminary ($200,000), Fuller Theological Seminary ($125,000), Compassion International ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AFRICAN ROAD INC TIGARD, OR | ID KITS & BATWA EMPOWERMENT FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLE IN BURUNDI | $60,000 |
| AGROS INTERNATIONAL SEATTLE, WA | UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | $70,000 |
| ALLIANCE FOR CHILDREN EVERYWHERE RIDGEFIELD, WA | FAMILY BASED CARE FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN | $40,000 |
| ALPHA USA CAROL STREAM, IL | UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| ASSOCIATION FOR A MORE JUST SOCIETY-US GRAND RAPIDS, MI | PREPARATION OF LEADERS TO SHAPE THE FUTURE | $70,000 |
| BARBARA JEAN BROWN FOUNDATION TACOMA, WA | 2024 OPERATION LONGTHRUST SUMMER PROGRAM (DISCRETIONARY) | $6,000 |
| BETHANY CHRISTIAN SERVICES INC GRAND RAPIDS, MI | SANCTUARY MODEL TRAUMA-RESPONSIVE TRAINING | $30,000 |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF SOUTH PUGET SOUND TACOMA, WA | UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| CAPABLE MAMMOTH LAKES, CA | UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES OF WESTERN WASHINGTON TACOMA, WA | PROMOTING SPIRITUAL CONNECTIONS IN EMERGENCY SHELTERS | $30,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- William T Weyerhaeuser — Chairman/Director
- Gail T Weyerhaeuser — Vice-Chair, Treasurer, Director
- Dr. Cary Paine — President (full-time, $271,918 compensation)
- Andrea P Cook — Director
- Cynthia Wilson Edwards — Director
- William P Robinson — Director
- J. Derek McNeil — Director
- Linda Ranz — Director
- Christopher P Herink — Director
- Andria Skornik — Director
- Amy Alva — Grants Manager
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM T WEYERHAEUSER | DIRECTOR, CHAIR | 3 | — |
| GAIL T WEYERHAEUSER | DIRECTOR, VICE-CHAIR, TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JON BEIGHLE | PRESIDENT | 40 | $179,788 |
| ANDREA P COOK | DIRECTOR | 1 | $10,000 |
| CYNTHIA WILSON EDWARDS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $10,000 |
| CHRISTOPHER P HERINK | DIRECTOR | 1 | $10,000 |
| BENJAMIN WEYERHAEUSER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANDRIA SKORNIK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JASON BOSH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TODD SILVER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CARY PAINE | FORMER PRESIDENT | 40 | $66,762 |
| LINDA RANZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | $10,000 |
Contact Information
Mailing Address: Stewardship Foundation PO Box 1278 Tacoma, WA 98401-1278
Street Address: Stewardship Foundation 1145 Broadway, Suite 1500 Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone: 253.620.1340
Email: contact@stewardshipfdn.org
Website: www.stewardshipfdn.org
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Stewardship Foundation fund?
The foundation's mission is "Empowering others to serve in Jesus' name." The organization provides resources to Christ-centered organizations that share their faith in Jesus through both word and deed. The foundation supports five primary focus areas: • **Supporting children at risk** — Child welfare and protection initiatives • **Relational evangelism and discipleship** — Faith-sharing and spiritual formation programs • **Reconciliation and justice** — Including refugee protection and religiou…
How do I apply for a grant from Stewardship Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Annual giving: approximately $7 million • Total grants awarded: 182 grants (as of most recent data) • Grant range: $6,000 to $225,000 • Median grant amount: $50,000 **Recent Grants (2024):** • Fuller Theological Seminary: $200,000 (Student Scholarships for Academic Year 2025) • World Vision: $165,000 (Global Wash Program Advanced Technology Integration) • Lutheran World Relief: $125,000 (Engaging the Church in Supporting the Holistic Well-Being of Immigrants in Western Was…
What size grants does Stewardship Foundation award?
In 2024, Stewardship Foundation awarded 101 grants totaling $5.5M — an average of about $55K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Stewardship Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Stewardship Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6.5M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Stewardship Foundation's EIN?
Stewardship Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-6020515. 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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