Stewart Foundation
Stewart Foundation is a private foundation based in Beverly Hills, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations and other recipients, including organizations in California and several other states.
Stewart Foundation at a glance
In short: Stewart Foundation gave $370K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), mostly in California. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $370,000
- +20.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +30.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,462
- -7.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $3,942,777
- -5.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (4 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (65% 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 Stewart Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3260 Hutton Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stewart Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was CA Water Impact ($100K). Together the top 10 received $345K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 53 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 65% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 9% to Pennsylvania, 8% to Indiana, 7% to New York, and 5% to Maryland. The listed grants also included recipients in Arizona and the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Stewart Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 13 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $32K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 131% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $275K (2021) to $370K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $370K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CA Water Impact Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Gorrilla Doctors Davis, CA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| City of Hope Duarte, CA | Charitable | $40,000 |
| James M Stewart Museum Foundation Indiana, PA | MUSEUM | $35,000 |
| Heartland Film Festival Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Face Forward Inc Beverly Hills, CA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| International Rescue Committee New York, NY | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Wild Earth Allies Chevy Chase, MD | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Vip Education Fund Phoenix, AZ | Education | $10,000 |
| Reuse Alliance Santa Rosa, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
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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 | $3,942,777 | $292,124 | $514,907 | $370,000 | 13 | $421,394 | $198,611 | $322,419 |
| 2023 | $4,165,560 | $261,979 | $447,871 | $307,500 | 10 | $358,480 | $172,588 | $292,478 |
| 2022 | $4,351,452 | $595,640 | $456,216 | $305,000 | 14 | $347,922 | $471,938 | $344,426 |
| 2021 | $4,212,440 | $557,710 | $401,973 | $275,000 | 16 | — | $472,581 | $311,548 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stewart Foundation reported a distributable amount of $322K 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 included support for organizations with a range of activities. For example, City of Hope describes its mission as making hope a reality for people touched by cancer and diabetes. The James M. Stewart Museum Foundation says it offers opportunities to explore American cinema and the ethical standards expressed by James Stewart. The International Rescue Committee describes its work as responding to humanitarian crises and helping people affected by conflict and disaster. FACE FORWARD says it provides emotional support and reconstructive surgery to victims of violence and crime. Wild Earth Allies describes its mission as protecting areas for wildlife and people through local conservation, and Reuse Alliance says it works to keep usable materials out of landfills and foster a reuse economy.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $370,000 across 13 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $25,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $100,000 to CA Water Impact, $50,000 to Gorrilla Doctors, $40,000 to City of Hope, $35,000 to the James M. Stewart Museum Foundation, $30,000 to Heartland Film Festival, $25,000 each to FACE FORWARD and the International Rescue Committee, and $20,000 to Wild Earth Allies.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kelly Stewart Harcourt, Judy Stewart Merrill, Gregory M. Paul, and James McLean as trustees.
Stewart Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gregory M. Paul
Trustee
Officer → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2021
$52K (2021) → $65K (2024)
Judy Stewart Merrill
Trustee
Officer → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kelly Stewart Harcourt
Trustee
Officer → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
James McLean
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michael H. McLean (2021–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $65K, to Gregory M Paul (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Stewart Foundation
How much does Stewart Foundation give each year?
Stewart Foundation gave $370K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $308K across 10 grants.
What is Stewart Foundation's typical grant size?
Stewart Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $28,462, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Stewart Foundation that year got $20K on average.
Where does Stewart Foundation give grants?
Stewart Foundation gives mostly in California: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (9%) and Indiana (8%).
Does Stewart Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Stewart Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (11 grants).
Who are Stewart Foundation's largest grantees?
Stewart Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include CA Water Impact ($100,000), Gorrilla Doctors ($50,000) and City of Hope ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Stewart Foundation?
Stewart Foundation reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $421K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $322K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Stewart Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with a range of activities. For example, City of Hope describes its mission as making hope a reality for people touched by cancer and diabetes. The James M. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stewart Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Stewart Foundation's EIN?
Stewart Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4646884. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Stewart 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Stewart Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/stewart-foundation-morg_47de6da6c60848e0b878fe3d5c14c237
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