Stewart Laura May T U W
Stewart Laura May T U W is a private foundation based in Pennington, New Jersey. Its 2025 filing states that awards are limited to charitable, civic, and cultural uses and purposes in the Ban. Its 2026 filing reports 21 grants totaling $111,449.
Stewart Laura May T U W at a glance
In short: Stewart Laura May T U W gave $111K across 21 grants in 2026 (avg $5K), mostly in California. 38% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $111,449
- +27.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 21
- +40.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $5,307
- -9.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $2,450,924
- +4.8% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (8 of 21, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (95% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Stewart Laura May T U W
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It requests a letter naming the organization, the amount requested, and the purpose for which funds will be spent. Awards are limited to charitable, civic, and cultural uses and purposes in the Ban.
- Review Cycle
- The 2025 filing lists no deadlines. The grant-program description lists committee meetings in June and October, with deadlines of May 20 and September 20, respectively. Those 2026 deadlines have passed as of September 28, 2026.
- Deadline
- The 2025 filing lists no deadlines.
- Next open deadline
- May 20, 2027 (Laura May Stewart Foundation Grant)
- Contact
Application contact: Debbie Franklin
Mailing address: 1077 E Hoffer St, Banning, CA 92220
Phone: (212) 852-3049
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Stewart Laura May T U W
Who Stewart Laura May T U W funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Beaumont Sunnyslope Cemetery ($6K). Together the top 10 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 79 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The grant-program description identifies Banning and Beaumont, California, as the communities served. In 2026, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 5% to recipients in Texas. Listed California recipients included organizations in Banning and Beaumont, as well as Los Angeles; the Texas recipient listed was in Dallas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Stewart Laura May T U W open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 8 of 21 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 57% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 48% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2022) to $111K (2026). In 2026 it made 21 grants totaling $111K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beaumont Sunnyslope Cemetery Beaumont, CA | Unrestricted General | $6,346 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of San Gorgonio Pass Beaumont, CA | Unrestricted General | $6,000 |
| Playhouse Bowl Association Inc Banning, CA | Unrestricted General | $6,000 |
| Banning PTNRS for Revitalized Community Banning, CA | Unrestricted General | $6,000 |
| Carol's Kitchen Inc Beaumont, CA | Unrestricted General | $6,000 |
| Cultural Alliance of the Pass Banning, CA | Unrestricted General | $6,000 |
| Stagecoach Days Association Banning, CA | Unrestricted General | $6,000 |
| Faith in Action of the San Gorgonio Pass Banning, CA | Unrestricted General | $6,000 |
| OMG Youth Sports Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted General | $6,000 |
| Lifepoint Church Banning, CA | Unrestricted General | $6,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,450,924 | $255,401 | $142,728 | $111,449 | 21 | $123,625 | $238,820 | $125,810 |
| 2025 | $2,338,253 | $173,878 | $116,849 | $87,684 | 15 | $102,874 | $164,969 | $124,119 |
| 2024 | $2,281,226 | $244,613 | $83,876 | $62,003 | 17 | $78,567 | $239,304 | $111,569 |
| 2023 | $2,120,489 | $118,882 | $100,536 | $75,062 | 16 | $90,918 | $114,205 | $103,175 |
| 2022 | $2,102,145 | $247,801 | $75,466 | $50,034 | 10 | $68,095 | $238,759 | $115,149 |
| 2021 | $1,929,811 | $128,256 | $76,923 | $50,971 | 11 | — | $122,076 | $103,301 |
| 2020 | $1,878,479 | $90,231 | $126,127 | $93,090 | 23 | — | $84,807 | $94,021 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stewart Laura May T U W reported a distributable amount of $126K for 2026 — 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 separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 filing limits awards to charitable, civic, and cultural uses and purposes in the Ban.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations funded: Stagecoach Days Association says it produces a community celebration intended to foster spirit and unity; Carol’s Kitchen says it feeds people experiencing hunger in the San Gorgonio Pass; and the American Heart Association describes its mission as promoting longer, healthier lives. The American Association of University Women says it advances gender equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $111,449. Grant amounts ranged from $2,200 to $6,346, with a median of $6,000. Among the largest awards were $6,346 to Beaumont Sunnyslope Cemetery and $6,000 each to Stagecoach Days Association, Carol’s Kitchen, Boys & Girls Clubs of San Gorgonio Pass, and several other organizations.
Other 2026 recipients included the American Heart Association, which received $5,872, and the American Association of University Women, which received $2,200.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Bank of America N.A. as trustee and Douglas Emery as co-trustee.
Stewart Laura May T U W's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America N A
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$14K (2022) → $15K (2026)
Douglas Emery
Co-Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
$13K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America NA (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $15K, to Bank of America N a (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Stewart Laura May T U W
How much does Stewart Laura May T U W give each year?
Stewart Laura May T U W gave $111K across 21 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $88K across 15 grants.
What is Stewart Laura May T U W's typical grant size?
Stewart Laura May T U W's median grant in 2026 was $6,000, and its average grant was $5,307, across 21 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Stewart Laura May T U W that year got $6K on average.
Where does Stewart Laura May T U W give grants?
Stewart Laura May T U W gives mostly in California: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Banning, CA (11 grants) and Beaumont, CA (5 grants).
Does Stewart Laura May T U W give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Stewart Laura May T U W's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Stewart Laura May T U W's largest grantees?
Stewart Laura May T U W's largest 2026 grantees include Beaumont Sunnyslope Cemetery ($6,346), Boys & Girls Clubs of San Gorgonio Pass ($6,000) and Playhouse Bowl Association Inc ($6,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Stewart Laura May T U W?
Stewart Laura May T U W reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $124K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $126K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Stewart Laura May T U W fund?
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 filing limits awards to charitable, civic, and cultural uses and purposes in the Ban. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stewart Laura May T U W?
The 2025 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Stewart Laura May T U W's EIN?
Stewart Laura May T U W's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6527634. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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