The Stewards Fund
The Stewards Fund is a private foundation, based in CLINTON, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 50 grants totaling $2.0M. Net investment income was $15K.
Financial Overview
From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.0M
-30.4% YoY
Grant Count
50
-28.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$40K
-2.5% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Stewards Fund reported a distributable amount of $141K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About The Stewards Fund
Based on IRS filings
The Stewards Fund is a private foundation, based in CLINTON, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 50 grants totaling $2.0M. Net investment income was $15K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $5,188,375 |
| Revenue | $-10,073 | $77,770 |
| Expenses | $2,055,971 | $2,935,293 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,053,547 | — |
| Net Investment Income | $15,249 | $73,349 |
| Distributable Amount | $141,038 | $303,705 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2021 grants, the largest include Casa ($500,000), Habitat for Humanity Orange ($250,000), Healing Transitions ($150,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BIG BROTHER BIG SISTERS OF THE TRIANGLE MORRISVILLE, NC | CHALLENGE GRANT FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $71,163 |
| BLACK GIRLS RUN FOUNDATION RICHMOND, VA | DESIGNATED GIFT FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF DURHAM & ORANGE DURHAM, NC | CHALLENGE GRANT FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $48,055 |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF DURHAM & ORANGE DURHAM, NC | DESIGNATED GIFTS FOR GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES | $16,500 |
| CAMPBELL LAW SCHOOL RALEIGH, NC | DESIGNATED GIFT FOR BLANCHARD LEGAL CLINIC | $10,000 |
| CASA RALEIGH, NC | GRANT FOR KINGS RIDGE | $500,000 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES DURHAM, NC | DESIGNATED GIFT FOR SUPPORT CIRCLES | $5,000 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES DURHAM, NC | CHALLENGE GRANT FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $11,250 |
| CENTER FOR RACIAL AND SOCIAL JUSTICE RALEIGH, NC | GRANT FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT IN MEMORY OF CHARLES F. BLANCHARD | $10,000 |
| DHIC INC RALEIGH, NC | DESIGNATED GIFT FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
From 2021 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNE B FAIRCLOTH | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| ANNA NEAL BLANCHARD | GENERAL MANAGER | 30 | $54,167 |
| MARIAN BERGDOLT | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| HAYWOOD HOLDERNESS | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| WYNDHAM ROBERTSON | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| KATHRYN WEST | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| GORDON GRUBB CO GRUBB VENTURES | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| MICHELINE MALSON | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does The Stewards Fund operate?
The Stewards Fund has awarded grants in District of Columbia, North Carolina, New York, Virginia.
What size grants does The Stewards Fund award?
In 2021, The Stewards Fund awarded 50 grants totaling $2.0M — an average of about $40K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is The Stewards Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, The Stewards Fund reported a distributable amount of $141K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Stewards Fund's EIN?
The Stewards Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1482138. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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