Stewart Family Charitable Foundation
The Stewart Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Harper Woods, Michigan. Its 2024 filing lists educational grants to organizations and individuals, including awards to students in Michigan and grants to organizations in Michigan and Florida.
Stewart Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Stewart Family Charitable Foundation gave $38K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $38,279
- +3.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,480
- +12.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $604,529
- -2.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Stewart Family Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s 2023 filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests. It describes a written application on a preprinted application form and says awards to students in Westland and Garden City, Michigan, are based on recommendations from the selection committee at each school.
- Contact
Application contact: Gordon Stewart
Mailing address: 31850 Ford Road, Garden City, MI 48135
Phone: (734) 458-5273
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stewart Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Indian River Cleveland Clinic ($10K). Together the top 3 received $15K.
Organizations only. It also paid 8 grants to individuals ($23,279), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 60 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 61% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan and 39% to recipients in Florida. The 2023 filing specifically identifies student awards in Westland and Garden City, Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Stewart Family Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 57% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2020) to $38K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indian River Cleveland Clinic Vero Beach, FL | Educational | $10,000 |
| 8 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $23,279 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Indian River County Vero Beach, FL | Educational | $2,500 |
| The Learning Alliance Vero Beach, FL | Educational | $2,500 |
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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 | $604,529 | $29,008 | $41,618 | $38,279 | 11 | $38,279 | $22,230 | $35,009 |
| 2023 | $618,030 | $144,817 | $40,527 | $37,000 | 12 | $37,000 | $132,817 | $28,240 |
| 2022 | $526,388 | $155,458 | $34,788 | $33,016 | 9 | $33,591 | $130,883 | $29,591 |
| 2021 | $405,718 | $50,577 | $25,870 | $24,330 | 16 | — | $38,102 | $35,450 |
| 2020 | $381,011 | $28,905 | $18,125 | $15,878 | 12 | — | $28,480 | $27,682 |
| 2019 | $370,231 | $40,894 | $21,259 | $20,000 | 16 | — | $28,519 | $23,544 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stewart Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $35K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants were reported as educational. The 2023 filing states that awards are made to students in Westland and Garden City, Michigan, based on recommendations from each school’s selection committee.
Among the organizations it supported, The Learning Alliance Inc. in Vero Beach, Florida, received $2,500 in 2024. The organization describes its mission as dramatically improving student literacy by equipping frontline educators to teach children to read.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $38,279. Grant amounts ranged from $279 to $10,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants were $10,000 each to Indian River Cleveland Clinic in Vero Beach, Florida; St Edward’s School in Lakeport, Michigan; and University Ligget in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. Other grants included $2,500 each to Boys & Girls Club of Indian River County and The Learning Alliance, both in Vero Beach.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists Gordon L. Stewart as president; Craig M. Hale as treasurer; Linda A. Stewart as secretary; and Gordon S. Stewart, Andrew A. Stewart, and Sarah A. Logemann as trustees.
Stewart Family Charitable Foundation is led by Gordon S. Stewart, President & Trustee on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gordon S. Stewart
President & Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Andrew A. Stewart
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Sarah A. Logemann
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Craig M. Hale
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Linda A. Stewart
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Stewart Family Charitable Foundation
How much does Stewart Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
Stewart Family Charitable Foundation gave $38K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $37K across 12 grants.
What is Stewart Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Stewart Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,480, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Stewart Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
Stewart Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (39%). The most frequent recipient cities were Vero Beach, FL (3 grants).
Does Stewart Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Stewart Family Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (11 grants).
Who are Stewart Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Stewart Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Indian River Cleveland Clinic ($10,000), Boys & Girls Club of Indian River County ($2,500) and The Learning Alliance ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 8 grants to individuals ($23,279), which are not listed by name. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Stewart Family Charitable Foundation?
Stewart Family Charitable Foundation reported $605K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $38K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $35K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Stewart Family Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants were reported as educational. The 2023 filing states that awards are made to students in Westland and Garden City, Michigan, based on recommendations from each school’s selection committee. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stewart Family Charitable Foundation?
The foundation’s 2023 filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Stewart Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Stewart Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3189964. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Stewart Family Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 11, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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