The Ed Henry Stewart Charitable
The Ed Henry Stewart Charitable is a private foundation based in Chico, Texas. In filing year 2025, it reported 13 grants totaling $192,500 to organizations in Texas, including support for scholarships, senior citizen meals, community projects, fire protection, and hospital operations.
The Ed Henry Stewart Charitable at a glance
In short: The Ed Henry Stewart Charitable gave $193K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Texas. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $192,500
- -0.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +18.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,808
- -15.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,082,873
- +15.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Ed Henry Stewart Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 114 Pr 1741, Chico, TX 76431
Phone: (940) 507-1000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ed Henry Stewart Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Concerned Citizens ($48K). Together the top 10 received $136K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($50,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 64 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Ed Henry Stewart Charitable open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $190K (2020) to $207K (2022). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $193K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $50,000 |
| Concerned Citizens Jacksboro, TX | Senior Citizen Meals | $48,000 |
| Jack County Fair Association Jacksboro, TX | Community Projects | $20,000 |
| CASA Bridgeport, TX | Community Service | $20,000 |
| Ft Richardson Lodge 320 Chico, TX | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Wise Co Sand Flat Fire Department Chico, TX | Fire Protection | $10,000 |
| Jack County Museum Jacksboro, TX | Museum Operations | $5,000 |
| Oakwood Cemetery Association Jacksboro, TX | Cemetery Operations | $5,000 |
| Jacksboro Parish Jacksboro, TX | Community Service | $5,000 |
| Texas Scotich Rite Hospital Dallas, TX | Hospital Operations | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,082,873 | $756,733 | $199,083 | $192,500 | 13 | $192,500 | $140,763 | $190,218 |
| 2024 | $3,524,946 | $245,560 | $198,173 | $193,500 | 11 | $193,500 | $244,070 | $164,986 |
| 2023 | $3,475,879 | $129,760 | $199,143 | $196,000 | 13 | $196,000 | $135,600 | $168,280 |
| 2022 | $3,545,458 | $164,509 | $209,969 | $206,500 | 14 | $206,500 | $167,890 | $177,232 |
| 2021 | $3,591,708 | $235,856 | $210,341 | $206,000 | 13 | $206,000 | $224,910 | $169,099 |
| 2020 | $3,565,207 | $153,095 | $195,043 | $190,000 | 11 | — | $153,802 | $165,665 |
| 2019 | $3,607,155 | $161,699 | $200,524 | $195,000 | 12 | — | $169,760 | $175,764 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ed Henry Stewart Charitable reported a distributable amount of $190K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for scholarships and a range of community services and operations. The Jack County Fair Association, a 2025 grantee, describes its mission as conducting an agriculture fair for the youth of Jack County, Texas. Oakwood Cemetery Association describes its mission as developing and selling burial plots, providing lot care, and maintaining and managing the cemetery.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $192,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $50,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
Among the reported 2025 grants were $50,000 to Jacksboro High School Ex-Students for scholarships, $48,000 to Concerned Citizens for senior citizen meals, $20,000 to the Jack County Fair Association for community projects, and $20,000 to CASA for community service. Other grants included $15,000 to FT Richardson Lodge 320 for scholarships, $10,000 to Wise Co Sand Flat Fire Department for fire protection, and $5,000 each to Jack County Museum for museum operations and Oakwood Cemetery Association for cemetery operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Debbie Reaves as president; Ronnie Smith as vice president and treasurer; Lori Smith as secretary; and David Spiller and Jerry Graybill as directors.
The Ed Henry Stewart Charitable is led by Debbie Reaves, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Debbie Reaves
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
David Spiller
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jerry Graybill
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Lori Smith
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Ronnie Smith
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Ed Henry Stewart Charitable
How much does The Ed Henry Stewart Charitable give each year?
The Ed Henry Stewart Charitable gave $193K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $194K across 11 grants.
What is The Ed Henry Stewart Charitable's typical grant size?
The Ed Henry Stewart Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $14,808, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ed Henry Stewart Charitable that year got $13K on average.
Where does The Ed Henry Stewart Charitable give grants?
The Ed Henry Stewart Charitable gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Jacksboro, TX (7 grants) and Chico, TX (2 grants).
Does The Ed Henry Stewart Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Ed Henry Stewart Charitable's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Service" (3 grants).
Who are The Ed Henry Stewart Charitable's largest grantees?
The Ed Henry Stewart Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Concerned Citizens ($48,000), Jack County Fair Association ($20,000) and CASA ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($50,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Ed Henry Stewart Charitable?
The Ed Henry Stewart Charitable reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $193K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $190K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Ed Henry Stewart Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for scholarships and a range of community services and operations. The Jack County Fair Association, a 2025 grantee, describes its mission as conducting an agriculture fair for the youth of Jack County, Texas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ed Henry Stewart Charitable?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Ed Henry Stewart Charitable's EIN?
The Ed Henry Stewart Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1512305. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Ed Henry Stewart Charitable 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 5, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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