W Stephenson Fnd
W Stephenson Fund, also known as the Willard Stephenson Foundation, is a private foundation based in Columbus, Ohio. Established in 1991, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees and focuses on grantmaking to nonprofit organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.2M
-0.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$167K
+91.3% YoY
Grant Count
14
-6.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
+105.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation funds general operating expenses for nonprofits. Its primary funding focus areas include Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services, with a geographic emphasis on Ohio.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 12 grants in 2024, with typical award amounts ranging from $1,500 to $32,500.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Ohio, with notable activity in the Medina County area.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of fiscal year ending December 2024:
- Total assets: $3,151,726
- Total revenues: $211,000
- Total expenses: $213,559
- Investment income and dividends: $83,553
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $127,447
The foundation does not receive grants or contributions; it is funded through investment income and asset sales.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,151,726 | $3,152,358 | $3,195,728 |
| Revenue | $211,000 | $82,610 | $-204,614 |
| Expenses | $213,559 | $126,206 | $203,722 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $190,235 | $107,284 | $159,752 |
| Net Investment Income | $188,654 | $51,614 | $32,712 |
| Distributable Amount | $178,684 | $161,981 | $166,448 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES SHIELDS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DENNIS HANWELL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RICHARD STEPHENSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DON MIKSCH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK | TRUSTEE | 1 | $42,660 |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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