The Stewart Foundation
The Stewart Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2024 filing describes it as organized and operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, and educational purposes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
The Stewart Foundation at a glance
In short: The Stewart Foundation gave $95K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Texas. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $95,000
- +18.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +30.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,308
- -8.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,721,868
- -1.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (3 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Stewart Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It describes the application materials as solicitations of charitable needs, including an introductory letter from a qualified organization. Awards are restricted to the foundation’s stated religious, charitable, scientific, and educational purposes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: The Stewart Foundation David R Stew
Mailing address: 5733 Indian Circle, Houston, TX 77057
Phone: (713) 266-0710
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Stewart Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Casa de Eserpanza ($10K). Together the top 10 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 61 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Texas (79%), New York (16%), and North Carolina (5%). The listed grants included awards to organizations in Houston and to Tunnels to Towers in Staten Island, New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Stewart Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 13 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 77% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $80K (2023) to $120K (2021). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $95K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Casa de Eserpanza Houston, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit Houston, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Doctors without Borders New York, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Health Care for the Homeless Houston, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Star of Hope Houston, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Texas Children Hospital Houston, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Bridges to Life Houston, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Houston Food Bank Houston, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Beacon Houston, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Yellowstone Academy Houston, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,721,868 | $81,151 | $101,100 | $95,000 | 13 | $95,000 | $75,051 | $93,716 |
| 2023 | $1,742,813 | $110,943 | $103,504 | $80,000 | 10 | $80,000 | $87,440 | — |
| 2022 | $1,736,257 | $-276,883 | $142,479 | $90,000 | 12 | $90,000 | — | $77,733 |
| 2021 | $2,155,619 | $283,012 | $164,625 | $120,000 | 14 | $120,000 | $248,762 | $99,791 |
| 2020 | $2,037,232 | $409,862 | $125,338 | $100,000 | 12 | — | $382,774 | $99,099 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Stewart Foundation reported a distributable amount of $94K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing states that it is organized and operated for religious, charitable, scientific, and educational purposes. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose missions address education, restorative justice, health care, and other charitable needs.
Yellowstone Academy, a 2024 recipient, describes its mission as inspiring, empowering, and investing in students to help them achieve their highest potential and fulfill their intended purpose. Bridges to Life, also a 2024 recipient, says its mission is to reduce crime by reducing recidivism among released inmates through a restorative justice process involving victims and offenders.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $95,000 through 13 grants. Awards ranged from $5,000 to $10,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Notable 2024 recipients included Casa de Eserpanza, Cristo Rey Jesuit, Doctors Without Borders, Health Care for the Homeless, Star of Hope, and Texas Children Hospital, each receiving $10,000. Bridges to Life, Houston Food Bank, The Beacon, Yellowstone Academy, Strake Jesuit, and Tunnels to Towers each received $5,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David R Stewart as Chairman/Pres.; C Jim Stewart III as Secretary; Richard R Stewart as Treasurer; Gretchen E Anderson as Assistant Secretary; and Catherine M Carrigan as Assistant Treasurer.
The Stewart Foundation is led by David R Stewart, Chairman & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David R Stewart
Chairman & President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $0 (2024)
C Jim Stewart III
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Catherine M Carrigan
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Gretchen E Anderson
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Richard R Stewart
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $0 (2024)
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 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $3K, to David R Stewart (Chairman/ Pres.). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Stewart Foundation
How much does The Stewart Foundation give each year?
The Stewart Foundation gave $95K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $80K across 10 grants.
What is The Stewart Foundation's typical grant size?
The Stewart Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,308, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Stewart Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Stewart Foundation give grants?
The Stewart Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (16%) and North Carolina (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (10 grants).
Does The Stewart Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Stewart Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (13 grants).
Who are The Stewart Foundation's largest grantees?
The Stewart Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Casa de Eserpanza ($10,000), Cristo Rey Jesuit ($10,000) and Doctors without Borders ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Stewart Foundation?
The Stewart Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $95K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $94K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Stewart Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing states that it is organized and operated for religious, charitable, scientific, and educational purposes. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose missions address education, restorative justice, health care, and other charitable needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Stewart Foundation?
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Stewart Foundation's EIN?
The Stewart Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0375683. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Stewart Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-stewart-foundation-morg_8601ec7986c446b5a4ddad06afb2aa14
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