Stewardship Foundation
Stewardship Foundation is a private foundation based in Tacoma, Washington. It provides resources to Christ-centered organizations that share their faith in Jesus through word and deed, including financial support—primarily project grants and operating support—as well as networking and philanthropic counsel.
Stewardship Foundation at a glance
In short: Stewardship Foundation gave $5.5M across 101 grants in 2024 (avg $55K), top state Washington. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,528,829
- -2.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 101
- -1.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $54,741
- -0.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $97,063,615
- -2.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (9 of 89, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Washington (35% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Stewardship Foundation
- Invitation Only
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The website currently says the foundation is not accepting new Letters of Inquiry during its strategic planning process and asks prospective applicants to check back for an update in Q4. Its submission page says applications may be submitted if an organization has received an invitation. The 2024 filing described a Letter of Inquiry process for qualified 501(c)(3) organizations, with contact information, an organizational description, the issue to be addressed, project timeframe, a one-page proposed project budget, and an IRS determination letter. It stated that applicants would be notified within 30 days whether they were invited to submit a full proposal, and that organizations funded within the previous three years could also submit a full proposal. The filing said organizations could approach the foundation once per year and that grants were generally limited to 10% of an organization’s total operating revenue. It also listed exclusions: individual scholarships or fellowships, endowments, debt reduction, emergency disaster relief, missionary sending, and lobbying or influencing elections or legislation.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing listed no Letter of Inquiry deadline and full proposal deadlines of January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1. Those listed dates in 2026 have passed; the website’s current notice says new Letters of Inquiry are not being accepted during strategic planning.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing listed no Letter of Inquiry deadline and full proposal deadlines of January 1, April 1, July 1, and…
- Contact
Application contact: Jon Beighle
Mailing address: P O Box 1278, Tacoma, WA 98401-1278
Phone: (253) 620-1340
Website: https://www.stewardshipfdn.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stewardship Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fuller Theological Seminary ($325K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
535 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 260 grants of 535 (49%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it serves the Puget Sound Region, the United States, and the developing world. In 2024, 35% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, followed by California at 10%, Colorado at 7%, Michigan at 5%, and Oregon at 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 101 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Stewardship Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 89 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $34K; repeat grants $65K. How we count
Medians: $30K first-time, $58K repeat.
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4.9M (2021) to $6.0M (2022). In 2024 it made 101 grants totaling $5.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fuller Theological Seminary Pasadena, CA | Student Scholarships for Academic Year 2025 | $200,000 |
| World Vision Inc Federal Way, WA | Global Wash Program Advanced Technology Integration | $165,000 |
| Fuller Theological Seminary Pasadena, CA | Student Scholarships for Academic Year 2024 | $125,000 |
| The Veritas Forum Cambridge, MA | Equipping student leaders through year-round training to engage university communities with the christian faith | $125,000 |
| World Relief Baltimore, MD | Engaging the church in supporting the holistic well-being of immigrants in western washington | $125,000 |
| Compassion International Colorado Springs, CO | Continuing Ministry Expansion in Malawi | $100,000 |
| Friends of Forman Christian College Atlanta, GA | Scholarships for Christian Students in Pakistan | $100,000 |
| International Justice Mission Arlington, VA | Ending violence against women and children in the andean region | $100,000 |
| Justice Ventures International Silver Spring, MD | Unrestricted Support | $100,000 |
| Lifewater International Bentonville, AR | Unrestricted Support | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $97,063,615 | $2,237,322 | $7,286,054 | $5,528,829 | 101 | $6,970,681 | $1,374,904 | $6,545,661 |
| 2023 | $99,055,709 | $2,400,057 | $7,549,735 | $5,649,028 | 103 | $7,189,955 | $2,294,469 | $6,306,074 |
| 2022 | $102,036,931 | $1,880,145 | $7,489,853 | $5,987,018 | 115 | $7,116,553 | $3,170,054 | $6,699,786 |
| 2021 | $106,619,704 | $12,236,581 | $6,588,193 | $4,887,979 | 106 | $6,020,051 | $13,649,877 | $7,283,691 |
| 2020 | $99,600,953 | $6,421,793 | $6,985,306 | $5,216,000 | 110 | — | $7,542,459 | $6,163,624 |
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.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to provide resources to Christ-centered organizations that share their faith in Jesus in word and deed with others throughout the world. Its stated themes are poverty; justice and reconciliation; faith and discipleship; children at risk; and leadership. The foundation describes its values as including Christian commitment, stewardship, listening, mutuality, respect for complexity, the equality of women, advocacy for justice and reconciliation, and inclusivity.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of work represented in its 2024 grants. Fuller Theological Seminary describes its mission as preparing students for Christian vocations. World Vision describes its work as addressing poverty and injustice through programs including emergency relief and long-term community development. The Veritas Forum says it creates forums, primarily on university campuses, that put Christian faith in dialogue with other beliefs. International Justice Mission describes work to protect people in poverty from violence, and Justice Ventures International describes work to bring freedom, justice, and restoration to people suffering human trafficking and other extreme injustice.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 101 grants totaling $5,528,829. Grant amounts ranged from $4,000 to $200,000, with a median of $50,000.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $200,000 to Fuller Theological Seminary for student scholarships for academic year 2025; $165,000 to World Vision for global WASH program advanced technology integration; and $125,000 each to Fuller Theological Seminary for student scholarships for academic year 2024, The Veritas Forum for training student leaders, and World Relief for work supporting the well-being of immigrants in Western Washington. Other $100,000 grants included awards to Compassion International, Friends of Forman Christian College, International Justice Mission, Justice Ventures International, Lifewater International, Medical Teams International, and Olive Crest.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William T Weyerhaeuser as director and chair; Gail T Weyerhaeuser as director, vice-chair, and treasurer; and Jon Beighle as president. Other directors listed are Andrea P Cook, Cynthia Wilson Edwards, Christopher P Herink, Benjamin Weyerhaeuser, Andria Skornik, Jason Bosh, and Todd Silver.
Stewardship Foundation is led by Jon Beighle, President on the 2024 filing; 6 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jon Beighle
President
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$180K (2024)
William T. Weyerhaeuser
Director & Chair
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea P. Cook
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Linda Ranz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Christopher P. Herink
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$10K (2021) → $10K (2024)
Cynthia Wilson Edwards
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$10K (2021) → $10K (2024)
Benjamin D. Weyerhaeuser
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gail T. Weyerhaeuser
Director, Vice Chair & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andria Skornik
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Bosh
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Silver
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cary Paine
Former President
President → Former President, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$250K (2020) → $67K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: J. Derek McNeil (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: William P. Robinson (2020–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $180K, to Jon Beighle (President). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Stewardship Foundation
How much does Stewardship Foundation give each year?
Stewardship Foundation gave $5.5M across 101 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5.6M across 103 grants.
What is Stewardship Foundation's typical grant size?
Stewardship Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $54,741, across 101 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Stewardship Foundation that year got $34K on average.
Where does Stewardship Foundation give grants?
Stewardship Foundation's top state is Washington, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (10%) and Colorado (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (15 grants), Tacoma, WA (15 grants), Colorado Springs, CO (7 grants) and Grand Rapids, MI (5 grants).
Does Stewardship Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of Stewardship Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (51 of 101) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Stewardship Foundation's largest grantees?
Stewardship Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Fuller Theological Seminary ($325,000 across 2 grants), World Vision Inc ($265,000 across 2 grants) and Northwest Immigrant Rights Project ($165,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Stewardship Foundation?
Stewardship Foundation reported $97.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Stewardship Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to provide resources to Christ-centered organizations that share their faith in Jesus in word and deed with others throughout the world. Its stated themes are poverty; justice and reconciliation; faith and discipleship; children at risk; and leadership. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stewardship Foundation?
The website currently says the foundation is not accepting new Letters of Inquiry during its strategic planning process and asks prospective applicants to check back for an update in Q4. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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