The Stewardship Foundation
The Stewardship Foundation is a private foundation, based in Zeeland, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $241K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $13K. Net investment income was $4K.
The Stewardship Foundation at a glance
In short: The Stewardship Foundation gave $13K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,700
- -65.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,175
- -65.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,750
- Total assets
- $240,654
- +4.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (57% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Stewardship Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Youth with a Mission Elpasojuarez ($6K). Together the top 4 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Stewardship Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−18%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 53% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2025) to $37K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Youth with a Mission Elpasojuarez El Paso, TX | Religious | $5,500 |
| Providence CHR Reformed Church Holland, MI | Religion | $3,000 |
| Harvest Mission Trust Holland, MI | Missions | $2,500 |
| Commission to Every Nation Kerrville, TX | Religion | $1,700 |
Ready to take the next step with The Stewardship Foundation?
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 | $240,654 | $23,822 | $12,985 | $12,700 | 4 | $12,700 | $3,822 | $24,006 |
| 2024 | $229,817 | $43,780 | $37,995 | $37,200 | 4 | $37,200 | $17,280 | $20,596 |
| 2023 | $224,032 | $9,003 | $16,575 | $16,300 | 4 | $16,300 | $9,003 | $16,502 |
| 2022 | $231,604 | $10,361 | $16,005 | $15,490 | 4 | $15,490 | $10,111 | $15,883 |
| 2021 | $237,248 | $2,767 | $18,255 | $18,000 | 3 | $18,000 | $2,767 | $18,870 |
| 2020 | $252,736 | $3,257 | $14,455 | $14,000 | 2 | — | $3,257 | $15,816 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Stewardship Foundation reported a distributable amount of $24K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Stewardship Foundation's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jason Decker
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeremy Decker
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ken Decker
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Laura Videtich
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marlene Decker
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ryan Decker
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Stewardship Foundation
How much does The Stewardship Foundation give each year?
The Stewardship Foundation gave $13K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $37K across 4 grants.
What is The Stewardship Foundation's typical grant size?
The Stewardship Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,750, and its average grant was $3,175, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Stewardship Foundation give grants?
The Stewardship Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (43%). The most frequent recipient cities were Holland, MI (2 grants).
Does The Stewardship Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Stewardship Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Stewardship Foundation?
The Stewardship Foundation reported $241K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24K (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 is The Stewardship Foundation's EIN?
The Stewardship Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3355391. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Stewardship Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Stewardship Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common
The Richard H and Janice R Popp Charitable Found
Warrenville, IL
The foundation’s 2022 grants supported Christian ministry and missions, education, medical care, children’s services, and community development, with most funding directed to Georgia and some to other states. Its 26 grants totaled $539,449; the median grant was $3,000, though amounts ranged widely. It gave only to preselected organizations and did not accept unsolicited requests; its 2022 filing was marked as its final return.
Assets
—
Grants
26
Total Given
$539K
LIG Global Foundation Inc
Teaneck, NJ
Assets
$10K
Grants
1
Total Given
$1K
E3 Foundation
Austin, TX
Assets
$11K
Grants
1
Total Given
$9.2M
Northstar Relief Inc
Bedford, NH
Northstar Relief Inc connects people with resources to those in need and aims to relieve human suffering. Its filings report no grants given in 2023–2025, so a typical giving level and geographic reach are not stated; the profile does not say whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$55K
Grants
0
Total Given
$327K
Telos Foundation
Kerrville, TX
Assets
$38K
Grants
2
Total Given
$7K
Family Bonds Foundation
Plymouth, MN
The foundation's mission is to support and inspire select travel advisors and suppliers, their families and their local communities, in certain circumstances, who are experiencing defined hardships.
Assets
$711K
Grants
2
Total Given
$16K
More similar funders
More Funders in Michigan
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from The Stewardship Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The Stewardship Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?