The Ross E Bewley and Marilyn R Bewley
The Ross E Bewley and Marilyn R Bewley is a private foundation based in Stockton, California. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in education, health care, food assistance, and the arts.
The Ross E Bewley and Marilyn R Bewley at a glance
In short: The Ross E Bewley and Marilyn R Bewley gave $210K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in California. 4% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $210,000
- +10.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,750
- +10.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,500
- Total assets
- $839,515
- +3.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (1 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (95% 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 Ross E Bewley and Marilyn R Bewley
- 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: 5332 E Adahmore Lane, Stockton, CA 95212
Phone: (415) 948-1068
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ross E Bewley and Marilyn R Bewley funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was San Joaquin Hospital Foundation ($25K). Together the top 10 received $131K.
Grant Size Distribution
116 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 116 grants of 116 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 5% to recipients in Oregon. Stockton-area organizations appear among the listed recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Ross E Bewley and Marilyn R Bewley open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 24 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 96% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 33% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 120% 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 $143K (2019) to $210K (2025). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $210K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Joaquin Hospital Foundation French Camp, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| World of Wonders Science Museum Lodi, CA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Onetlc School for Homeless Children Stockton, CA | Unrestricted | $13,000 |
| Aspire Public Schools Oakland, CA | Unrestricted | $13,000 |
| Ready to Work San Joaquin Stockton, CA | Unrestricted | $13,000 |
| Prevail Womens Center Stockton, CA | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| St Mary's Dining Hall Stockton, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Hospice of San Joaquin Stockton, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Stockton Police Youth Stockton, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Children Stockton Portland, OR | Unrestricted | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $839,515 | $278,139 | $247,110 | $210,000 | 24 | $210,000 | $241,029 | $175,060 |
| 2024 | $808,486 | $194,150 | $224,508 | $190,000 | 24 | $190,000 | $159,642 | $166,735 |
| 2023 | $838,844 | $229,220 | $182,619 | $150,000 | 22 | $150,000 | $196,601 | $147,500 |
| 2022 | $792,235 | $120,311 | $188,583 | $158,000 | 23 | $158,000 | $89,728 | $155,472 |
| 2021 | $860,507 | $188,310 | $219,132 | $182,000 | 23 | $182,000 | $151,178 | $158,781 |
| 2020 | $891,329 | $110,846 | $192,522 | $155,766 | 22 | — | $74,090 | $125,466 |
| 2019 | $973,015 | $72,321 | $168,372 | $143,000 | 29 | — | $46,949 | $119,765 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ross E Bewley and Marilyn R Bewley reported a distributable amount of $175K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the World of Wonders Science Museum says it provides educational opportunities for children through interactive exhibits and outreach programs, while Aspire Public Schools says it works to operate high-quality charter schools in low-income neighborhoods and improve outcomes for underserved students. Hospice of San Joaquin describes its work as providing care and support to terminally ill patients and their families. Other grantees include Haven of Peace, which provides temporary meals, lodging, and services to people in need, and the Emergency Food Bank, which provides food, nutrition and health education, job training, and support to San Joaquin County residents facing emergencies.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $210,000. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $25,000, with a median of $8,500. Listed grants are designated unrestricted. The largest award was $25,000 to San Joaquin Hospital Foundation. Other notable awards included $15,000 to World of Wonders Science Museum; $13,000 each to Aspire Public Schools, OneTLC School for Homeless Children, and Ready to Work San Joaquin; and $10,000 each to Hospice of San Joaquin, St. Mary’s Dining Hall, Stockton Police Youth, and Friends of the Children Stockton.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Keith Bewley as president and R Stuart Bewley and Rosilyn Young as vice presidents.
The Ross E Bewley and Marilyn R Bewley is led by Keith Bewley, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Keith Bewley
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
R Stuart Bewley
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Rosilyn Young
Vice President
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 Ross E Bewley and Marilyn R Bewley
How much does The Ross E Bewley and Marilyn R Bewley give each year?
The Ross E Bewley and Marilyn R Bewley gave $210K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $190K across 24 grants.
What is The Ross E Bewley and Marilyn R Bewley's typical grant size?
The Ross E Bewley and Marilyn R Bewley's median grant in 2025 was $8,500, and its average grant was $8,750, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ross E Bewley and Marilyn R Bewley that year got $25K on average.
Where does The Ross E Bewley and Marilyn R Bewley give grants?
The Ross E Bewley and Marilyn R Bewley gives mostly in California: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Stockton, CA (19 grants) and Lodi, CA (2 grants).
Does The Ross E Bewley and Marilyn R Bewley give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Ross E Bewley and Marilyn R Bewley's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Ross E Bewley and Marilyn R Bewley's largest grantees?
The Ross E Bewley and Marilyn R Bewley's largest 2025 grantees include San Joaquin Hospital Foundation ($25,000), World of Wonders Science Museum ($15,000) and Onetlc School for Homeless Children ($13,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Ross E Bewley and Marilyn R Bewley?
The Ross E Bewley and Marilyn R Bewley reported $840K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $210K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $175K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Ross E Bewley and Marilyn R Bewley fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ross E Bewley and Marilyn R Bewley?
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 Ross E Bewley and Marilyn R Bewley's EIN?
The Ross E Bewley and Marilyn R Bewley's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0315888. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Ross E Bewley and Marilyn R Bewley 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 October 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 26, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Ross E Bewley and Marilyn R Bewley funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-ross-e-bewley-and-marilyn-r-bewley-morg_9b670ad5c66e43f787a92d6b10613f69
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