The Stephen Case Foundation
The Stephen Case Foundation is a private foundation, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $35K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $400.
The Stephen Case Foundation at a glance
In short: The Stephen Case Foundation gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $34,569
- +80.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Stephen Case Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The White House Historical Association ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Stephen Case Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $343K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The White House Historical Association Washington, DC | Education on White House History | $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 | $34,569 | $157,656 | $93,595 | $10,000 | 1 | $93,464 | $400 | $2,069 |
| 2023 | $19,162 | $132,108 | $191,429 | $10,000 | 1 | $189,210 | $97 | $1,023 |
| 2021 | $98,162 | $78,035 | $105,828 | $10,000 | 1 | $99,871 | $1,520 | $4,875 |
| 2020 | $126,910 | $1,127,978 | $1,116,169 | $343,334 | 2 | — | $1,823 | $8,723 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Stephen Case Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Stephen Case Foundation is led by Jean M. Case, Director, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jean M. Case
Director, President & CEO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen M. Case
Director & Chairman
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Sasscer
Senior Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$57K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Samuel Heitner
Senior Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$34K (2020) → $7K (2024)
Donna Hoyle
Controller
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Sabin
Treasurer, Secretary & CFO
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $7K, to Samuel Heitner (Senior Vice President).
Frequently asked questions about The Stephen Case Foundation
How much does The Stephen Case Foundation give each year?
The Stephen Case Foundation gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is The Stephen Case Foundation?
The Stephen Case Foundation reported $35K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $93K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Stephen Case Foundation operate?
The Stephen Case Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is The Stephen Case Foundation's EIN?
The Stephen Case Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1848791. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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