Winifred Stevens Foundation
The Winifred Stevens Foundation is a private foundation based in Tempe, Arizona. It made 122 grants totaling $9,105,000 in 2024 to charitable organizations, with listed grants supporting work that includes education, health care, humanitarian relief, youth services, environmental advocacy, and religious broadcasting.
Winifred Stevens Foundation at a glance
In short: Winifred Stevens Foundation gave $9.1M across 122 grants in 2024 (avg $75K), top state Maryland. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,105,000
- +0.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 122
- -2.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $74,631
- +2.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $47,500
- Total assets
- $139,095,683
- +5.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (25 of 87, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (31% 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 Winifred Stevens Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2307 S Rural Road, Tempe, AZ 85282
Phone: (301) 761-4433
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Winifred Stevens Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was California Community Foundation ($1.8M). Together the top 10 received $4.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
516 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 223 grants of 516 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states and Washington, DC. Maryland accounted for 31% of grant dollars, California 13%, Washington 11%, DC 6%, and Arizona 5%. Listed grants also supported organizations in Pennsylvania, Virginia, New York, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Oregon, among other locations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 122 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Winifred Stevens Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 25 of 87 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $40K; repeat grants $131K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $75K repeat.
- 66% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% 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 $9.1M (2023) to $9.3M (2021). In 2024 it made 122 grants totaling $9.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Community Foundation Silver Spring, MD | DAF Contribution | $1,820,000 |
| Upper Columbia Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists Spokane, WA | Upper Columbia Conference Serve One More Initiative | $380,000 |
| General Conference Health Ministries Silver Spring, MD | Karachi adventist hospital dental clinic and nursing school upgrade | $270,000 |
| Liberty in North Korea Long Beach, CA | Rescue & Resettlement Fund | $200,000 |
| Adventist Development and Relief Agency International Silver Spring, MD | Adra Connections | $150,000 |
| Holbrook Indian School Holbrook, AZ | Student Life Center Capital Campaign | $150,000 |
| Pine Forge Academy Pine Forge, PA | Pfa student success center: continued support for pathways of experiential learning | $150,000 |
| Sea Shepherd Alexandria, VA | Antarctica defense - the perfect storm of wildlife conservation and climate | $150,000 |
| Walla Walla University College Place, WA | Center for Humanitarian Engagement (Che) at WWU | $150,000 |
| Equality Now Inc New York, NY | Ending Sexual Violence in South Asia (2024-25) | $145,000 |
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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 | $139,095,683 | $17,494,164 | $9,807,701 | $9,105,000 | 122 | $9,463,156 | $17,384,619 | $9,184,326 |
| 2023 | $131,409,220 | $2,643,015 | $9,535,956 | $9,072,728 | 125 | $9,374,972 | $2,580,794 | $9,474,937 |
| 2022 | $138,302,161 | $1,939,716 | $9,618,162 | $9,194,833 | 87 | $9,458,529 | $2,328,183 | $9,049,296 |
| 2021 | $145,980,607 | $5,750,312 | $9,462,122 | $9,274,933 | 87 | $9,249,627 | $5,636,317 | $9,889,714 |
| 2020 | $149,692,417 | $10,340,967 | $9,606,743 | $9,168,782 | 95 | — | $10,240,850 | $9,417,279 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Winifred Stevens Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9.2M 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for a student life center, a university humanitarian engagement center, health-care and education initiatives, refugee assistance, youth shelter services, wildlife conservation, and religious broadcasting.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Walla Walla University says it seeks to provide broad instruction and translate academic achievement into responsible citizenship and service. Equality Now says it works for legal and systemic change addressing violence and discrimination against women and girls. ASAP Ministries says it empowers local missionaries to restore and disciple marginalized people. Operation Safe House says it provides shelter, intervention, and outreach to youth in crisis. Good News Broadcasting Network describes its work as owning and maintaining television and radio stations that broadcast religious programs. Andean Health and Development says it funds health-care operations in Ecuador; Impact Hope says it serves Congolese refugees in Rwanda through education; and Friends of the Earth describes work defending the environment and human health while advancing social and economic justice.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 122 grants totaling $9,105,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $1,820,000, with a median of $47,500.
Among the largest listed grants were $1,820,000 to California Community Foundation for a donor-advised fund contribution; $380,000 to Upper Columbia Conference of Seventh-day Adventists for its Serve One More Initiative; $270,000 to General Conference Health Ministries for a dental clinic and nursing school upgrade at Karachi Adventist Hospital; and $200,000 to Liberty in North Korea for its Rescue & Resettlement Fund. Other listed grants included $150,000 each to Adventist Development and Relief Agency International, Holbrook Indian School, Pine Forge Academy, Sea Shepherd, and Walla Walla University. Equality Now received $145,000, ASAP Ministries received $130,000, and Operation Safe House received $125,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Linda Spady as president, Jeff Spady as treasurer, Savannah Stevens as secretary, and Heidi Spady as a board member.
Winifred Stevens Foundation is led by Linda Spady, President on every filing since 2020; 3 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Linda Spady
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Spady
Board Member
Vice President → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $5K (2024)
Jeff Spady
Treasurer
Executive Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $8K (2024)
Savannah Stevens
Secretary
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$9K (2022) → $8K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Savannah Mata McGough (2021) — Secretary
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 $8K, to Jeff Spady (Treasurer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Winifred Stevens Foundation
How much does Winifred Stevens Foundation give each year?
Winifred Stevens Foundation gave $9.1M across 122 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $9.1M across 125 grants.
What is Winifred Stevens Foundation's typical grant size?
Winifred Stevens Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $47,500, and its average grant was $74,631, across 122 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Winifred Stevens Foundation that year got $40K on average.
Where does Winifred Stevens Foundation give grants?
Winifred Stevens Foundation's top state is Maryland, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (13%) and Washington (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (13 grants), Silver Spring, MD (9 grants), Sumas, WA (7 grants) and New York, NY (4 grants).
Does Winifred Stevens Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 4% of Winifred Stevens Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 122) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Winifred Stevens Foundation's largest grantees?
Winifred Stevens Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include California Community Foundation ($1,820,000), General Conference Corporation of Seventh-Day Adventist ($399,000 across 5 grants) and Upper Columbia Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists ($380,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Winifred Stevens Foundation?
Winifred Stevens Foundation reported $139.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Winifred Stevens Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for a student life center, a university humanitarian engagement center, health-care and education initiatives, refugee assistance, youth shelter services, wildlife conservation, and religious broadcasting. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Winifred Stevens Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Winifred Stevens Foundation's EIN?
Winifred Stevens Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5488504. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Winifred Stevens Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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