Grants paid by Stephens Family Foundation Inc
EIN 20-4617210 · Shorewood, WI · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE T22
Stephens Family Foundation Inc of Shorewood, WI (EIN 20-4617210) reported 127 grants paid totaling $3,828,939 to 36 recipients in tax years 2018–2025, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$3,828,939
127 grants
Recipients
36
distinct organizations
Tax years
2018–2025
8 filings in the corpus
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 15 | $375,982 | — |
| 2019 | 18 | $375,208 | — |
| 2020 | 17 | $563,424 | — |
| 2021 | 16 | $513,205 | — |
| 2022 | 17 | $477,824 | — |
| 2023 | 16 | $547,246 | — |
| 2024 | 15 | $724,300 | — |
| 2025 | 13 | $251,750 | — |
Top recipients
The 36 recipients receiving the most from Stephens Family Foundation Inc, by grants paid, out of 36 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University School of Milwaukee | U | Mequon, WI | 11 | $913,164 | 2024 |
| United Community Center 39-1146191 | B | Milwaukee, WI | 6 | $320,000 | 2024 |
| University School of Milwaukee - Mcp | U | Mequon, WI | 2 | $263,779 | 2022 |
| Incourage Community 39-1772651 | C | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | 2 | $260,000 | 2025 |
| Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design 39-1201561 | B | Milwaukee, WI | 9 | $220,000 | 2025 |
| Ninewise Publishing Foundation 92-0669579 | B | Whitefish Bay, WI | 4 | $200,000 | 2025 |
| First Stage Theatre | U | Milwaukee, WI | 6 | $165,000 | 2023 |
| Smith College 51-0202403 | B | Northampton, MA | 9 | $155,000 | 2025 |
| University School of Milwaukee - Scholarships 39-6076442 | D | Mequon, WI | 1 | $139,996 | 2023 |
| Milwaukee Youth Arts Center 11-3665475 | B | Milwaukee, WI | 2 | $100,000 | 2022 |
| United Performing Arts Fund 39-6100399 | B | Milwaukee, WI | 5 | $100,000 | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | U | Milwaukee, WI | 3 | $90,000 | 2025 |
| Carelton College Parents Fund | U | Northfield, MN | 4 | $86,000 | 2023 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters of Milwaukee | U | Milwaukee, WI | 3 | $85,000 | 2023 |
| Malaika Early Learning Center 39-2021628 | B | Milwaukee, WI | 7 | $80,000 | 2025 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Milwaukee | U | Milwaukee, WI | 4 | $70,000 | 2023 |
| United Way | U | Milwaukee, WI | 5 | $70,000 | 2020 |
| All in Milwaukee 83-2541054 | C | Milwaukee, WI | 7 | $65,000 | 2025 |
| Messengers of Mercy 36-4203666 | B | Lindale, TX | 6 | $60,500 | 2025 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Milwaukee | U | Milwaukee, WI | 2 | $60,000 | 2021 |
| Fox Point Lutheran Church | U | Fox Point, WI | 5 | $53,000 | 2024 |
| Milwaukee Excellence Academy | U | Milwaukee, WI | 2 | $45,000 | 2020 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Milwaukee | U | Milwaukee, WI | 2 | $40,000 | 2019 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School 46-5457943 | D | West Milwaukee, WI | 2 | $35,000 | 2020 |
| Messengers of Mercy | U | Carol Stream, IL | 3 | $30,000 | 2020 |
| Carelton College 41-0694747 | C | Northfield, MN | 1 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| Fox Point Lutheran | U | Fox Point, WI | 2 | $22,000 | 2021 |
| Danceworks 39-1734312 | C | Milwaukee, WI | 3 | $15,000 | 2020 |
| Umass Amherst Fdn | U | Amherst, MA | 2 | $15,000 | 2025 |
| Northshore Whitecaps Baseball | U | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $10,000 | 2018 |
| Boys & Girls Club Milwaukee | U | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $10,000 | 2019 |
| Surfrider Foundation Milwaukee | U | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $10,000 | 2018 |
| Amherst College 04-1031700 | D | Amherst, MA | 1 | $5,000 | 2023 |
| Friends of Dartmouth Equestrian | U | Hanover, NH | 1 | $5,000 | 2025 |
| Whitefish Bay High School | U | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $4,500 | 2018 |
| Positive Attitude 87-2769036 | C | Whitefish Bay, WI | 1 | $1,000 | 2021 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Every grant
All 127 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ninewise Publishing Foundation Whitefish Bay, WI | B | $70,000 | paid | Early Childhood Education | 202621199349100022 |
| 2025 | Big Brothers Big Sisters Milwaukee, WI | U | $40,000 | paid | Youth Development | 202621199349100022 |
| 2025 | Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design Milwaukee, WI | B | $40,000 | paid | Creative Fusion | 202621199349100022 |
| 2025 | Smith College Northampton, MA | B | $21,250 | paid | Smith Fund Scholarship | 202621199349100022 |
| 2025 | Smith College Northampton, MA | B | $20,000 | paid | Smith Fund Scholarship | 202621199349100022 |
| 2025 | Incourage Community Wisconsin Rapids, WI | C | $10,000 | paid | Community | 202621199349100022 |
| 2025 | Umass Amherst Fdn Amherst, MA | U | $10,000 | paid | Scholarships | 202621199349100022 |
| 2025 | All-in-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | C | $10,000 | paid | Education Assistance | 202621199349100022 |
| 2025 | Messengers of Mercy Lindale, TX | B | $10,000 | paid | Religious/General | 202621199349100022 |
| 2025 | Big Brothers Big Sisters Milwaukee, WI | U | $10,000 | paid | Youth Development | 202621199349100022 |
| 2025 | Malaika Early Learning Milwaukee, WI | C | $5,000 | paid | Early Education | 202621199349100022 |
| 2025 | Friends of Dartmouth Equestrian Hanover, NH | U | $5,000 | paid | Equestrian Athletics | 202621199349100022 |
| 2025 | Messengers of Mercy Lindale, TX | B | $500 | paid | Religious/General | 202621199349100022 |
| 2024 | Incourage Community Wisconsin Rapids, WI | C | $250,000 | paid | Community | 202511329349100996 |
| 2024 | University School of Milwaukee Mequon, WI | U | $148,050 | paid | Scholarships | 202511329349100996 |
| 2024 | Ninewise Publishing Foundation Whitefish Bay, WI | B | $50,000 | paid | Early Childhood Education | 202511329349100996 |
| 2024 | United Community Center Milwaukee, WI | B | $50,000 | paid | Education | 202511329349100996 |
| 2024 | University School of Milwaukee Mequon, WI | U | $40,000 | paid | Scholarships | 202511329349100996 |
| 2024 | Big Brothers Big Sisters Milwaukee, WI | U | $40,000 | paid | Youth Development | 202511329349100996 |
| 2024 | Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design Milwaukee, WI | B | $30,000 | paid | Creative Fusion | 202511329349100996 |
| 2024 | Ninewise Publishing Foundation Whitefish Bay, WI | B | $30,000 | paid | Early Childhood Education | 202511329349100996 |
| 2024 | Carelton College Northfield, MN | C | $25,000 | paid | Education | 202511329349100996 |
| 2024 | Smith College Northampton, MA | B | $21,250 | paid | Smith Fund Scholarship | 202511329349100996 |
| 2024 | Fox Point Lutheran Church Fox Point, WI | U | $10,000 | paid | Religious | 202511329349100996 |
| 2024 | Messengers of Mercy Lindale, TX | B | $10,000 | paid | Religious/General | 202511329349100996 |
| 2024 | All-in-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | C | $10,000 | paid | Education Assistance | 202511329349100996 |
| 2024 | Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design Milwaukee, WI | B | $5,000 | paid | Creative Fusion | 202511329349100996 |
| 2024 | Umass Amherst Fdn Amherst, MA | U | $5,000 | paid | Scholarships | 202511329349100996 |
| 2023 | University School of Milwaukee - Scholarships Mequon, WI | D | $139,996 | paid | Scholarships | 202431209349101318 |
| 2023 | Ninewise Publishing Foundation Whitefish Bay, WI | B | $50,000 | paid | Early Childhood Education | 202431209349101318 |
| 2023 | United Community Center Milwaukee, WI | B | $50,000 | paid | Education | 202431209349101318 |
| 2023 | Malaika Early Learning Center Milwaukee, WI | B | $50,000 | paid | Early Childhood Education | 202431209349101318 |
| 2023 | Big Brothersbig Sisters of Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | U | $40,000 | paid | Youth Development | 202431209349101318 |
| 2023 | University School of Milwaukee Mequon, WI | U | $40,000 | paid | Education | 202431209349101318 |
| 2023 | Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design Milwaukee, WI | B | $30,000 | paid | Creative Fusion Sponsor | 202431209349101318 |
| 2023 | First Stage Theatre Milwaukee, WI | U | $30,000 | paid | General Campaign | 202431209349101318 |
| 2023 | Carelton College Parents Fund Northfield, MN | U | $25,000 | paid | Education | 202431209349101318 |
| 2023 | Smith College Northampton, MA | B | $21,250 | paid | Smith Fund Scholarships | 202431209349101318 |
| 2023 | Boys & Girls Club of Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | U | $20,000 | paid | Youth Development | 202431209349101318 |
| 2023 | Messengers of Mercy Lindale, TX | B | $20,000 | paid | Religious/General Fund | 202431209349101318 |
| 2023 | Fox Point Lutheran Church Fox Point, WI | U | $11,000 | paid | Religious | 202431209349101318 |
| 2023 | All-in-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | C | $10,000 | paid | Education Assistance | 202431209349101318 |
| 2023 | Big Brothersbig Sisters of Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | U | $5,000 | paid | Mentor 2.0 | 202431209349101318 |
| 2023 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | D | $5,000 | paid | Scholarships | 202431209349101318 |
| 2022 | University School of Milwaukee - Mcp Mequon, WI | U | $132,574 | paid | Education/Scholarships | 202301299349104365 |
| 2022 | Milwaukee Youth Arts Center Milwaukee, WI | B | $50,000 | paid | Education | 202301299349104365 |
| 2022 | United Community Center Milwaukee, WI | B | $50,000 | paid | Education | 202301299349104365 |
| 2022 | Big Brothersbig Sisters of Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | U | $40,000 | paid | Mentor 2.0 Program | 202301299349104365 |
| 2022 | University School of Milwaukee Mequon, WI | U | $32,000 | paid | Education/Common Bond | 202301299349104365 |
| 2022 | Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design Milwaukee, WI | B | $30,000 | paid | Education | 202301299349104365 |
| 2022 | First Stage Theatre Milwaukee, WI | U | $25,000 | paid | General Campaign | 202301299349104365 |
| 2022 | Carelton College Parents Fund Northfield, MN | U | $25,000 | paid | Education/Financial Aid | 202301299349104365 |
| 2022 | Smith College Northampton, MA | B | $21,250 | paid | Smith Fund Scholarships | 202301299349104365 |
| 2022 | United Performing Arts Fund Milwaukee, WI | B | $20,000 | paid | First Stage Theatre | 202301299349104365 |
| 2022 | Fox Point Lutheran Church Fox Point, WI | U | $11,000 | paid | Religious/General Fund | 202301299349104365 |
| 2022 | Messengers of Mercy Lindale, TX | B | $10,000 | paid | Religious/General Fund | 202301299349104365 |
| 2022 | All in Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | C | $10,000 | paid | Education Assistance | 202301299349104365 |
| 2022 | Boys & Girls Club of Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | U | $10,000 | paid | Youth Development Programs | 202301299349104365 |
| 2022 | Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design Milwaukee, WI | B | $5,000 | paid | Creative Fusion Sponsorship | 202301299349104365 |
| 2022 | Malaika Early Learning Center Milwaukee, WI | B | $5,000 | paid | Early Childhood Education | 202301299349104365 |
| 2022 | Carelton College Parents Fund Northfield, MN | U | $1,000 | paid | Education | 202301299349104365 |
| 2021 | University School of Milwaukee - Mcp Mequon, WI | U | $131,205 | paid | Education/Scholarships | 202231319349104618 |
| 2021 | United Community Center Milwaukee, WI | B | $70,000 | paid | Education | 202231319349104618 |
| 2021 | Milwaukee Youth Arts Center Milwaukee, WI | B | $50,000 | paid | Education | 202231319349104618 |
| 2021 | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | U | $40,000 | paid | Mentor 2.0 Program | 202231319349104618 |
| 2021 | University School of Milwaukee Mequon, WI | U | $40,000 | paid | Education/Common Bond | 202231319349104618 |
| 2021 | Carelton College Parents Fund Northfield, MN | U | $35,000 | paid | Education/Financial Aid | 202231319349104618 |
| 2021 | Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design Milwaukee, WI | B | $30,000 | paid | Education | 202231319349104618 |
| 2021 | First Stage Theatre Milwaukee, WI | U | $25,000 | paid | General Campaign | 202231319349104618 |
| 2021 | Boys & Girls Club of Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | U | $20,000 | paid | Youth Development Programs | 202231319349104618 |
| 2021 | United Performing Arts Fund Milwaukee, WI | B | $20,000 | paid | First Stage Theatre | 202231319349104618 |
| 2021 | Smith College Northampton, MA | B | $15,000 | paid | Smith Fund Scholarships | 202231319349104618 |
| 2021 | Fox Point Lutheran Fox Point, WI | U | $11,000 | paid | Religious/General Fund | 202231319349104618 |
| 2021 | All in Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | C | $10,000 | paid | Education Assistance | 202231319349104618 |
| 2021 | Messengers of Mercy Lindale, TX | B | $10,000 | paid | Religious/General Fund | 202231319349104618 |
| 2021 | Malaika Early Learning Center Milwaukee, WI | B | $5,000 | paid | Early Childhood Education | 202231319349104618 |
| 2021 | Positive Attitude Whitefish Bay, WI | C | $1,000 | paid | Community Support | 202231319349104618 |
| 2020 | University School of Milwaukee Mequon, WI | U | $167,424 | paid | Education/Scholarships | 202131309349101723 |
| 2020 | University School of Milwaukee Mequon, WI | U | $100,000 | paid | Education/Common Bond | 202131309349101723 |
| 2020 | United Community Center Milwaukee, WI | B | $50,000 | paid | Education | 202131309349101723 |
| 2020 | Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design Milwaukee, WI | B | $30,000 | paid | Education | 202131309349101723 |
| 2020 | Cristo Rey Jesuit High School West Milwaukee, WI | D | $25,000 | paid | Education | 202131309349101723 |
| 2020 | Milwaukee Excellence Academy Milwaukee, WI | U | $25,000 | paid | Education | 202131309349101723 |
| 2020 | First Stage Theatre Milwaukee, WI | U | $25,000 | paid | General Campaign | 202131309349101723 |
| 2020 | United Way Milwaukee, WI | U | $25,000 | paid | General Campaign | 202131309349101723 |
| 2020 | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | U | $20,000 | paid | Mentor 2.0 Program | 202131309349101723 |
| 2020 | Boys & Girls Club of Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | U | $20,000 | paid | Youth Development Programs | 202131309349101723 |
| 2020 | United Performing Arts Fund Milwaukee, WI | B | $20,000 | paid | First Stage Theatre | 202131309349101723 |
| 2020 | Smith College Northampton, MA | B | $15,000 | paid | Smith Fund Scholarships | 202131309349101723 |
| 2020 | Fox Point Lutheran Church Fox Point, WI | U | $11,000 | paid | Religious/General Fund | 202131309349101723 |
| 2020 | Messengers of Mercy Carol Stream, IL | U | $10,000 | paid | Religious/General Fund | 202131309349101723 |
| 2020 | All in Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | C | $10,000 | paid | Education Assistance | 202131309349101723 |
| 2020 | Malaika Early Learning Center Milwaukee, WI | B | $5,000 | paid | Early Childhood Education | 202131309349101723 |
| 2020 | Danceworks Milwaukee, WI | C | $5,000 | paid | Madhot Ballroom Tap | 202131309349101723 |
| 2019 | University School of Milwaukee Mequon, WI | U | $124,208 | paid | MCP Scholarship Funds | 202001329349101020 |
| 2019 | United Community Center Milwaukee, WI | B | $50,000 | paid | Education | 202001329349101020 |
| 2019 | First Stage Theatre Milwaukee, WI | U | $30,000 | paid | General Campaign | 202001329349101020 |
| 2019 | Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design Milwaukee, WI | B | $20,000 | paid | Education | 202001329349101020 |
| 2019 | Big Brothers Big Sisters Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | U | $20,000 | paid | Mentor 2.0 Program | 202001329349101020 |
| 2019 | United Performing Arts Fund Milwaukee, WI | B | $20,000 | paid | First Stage Theatre | 202001329349101020 |
| 2019 | Milwaukee Excellence Academy Milwaukee, WI | U | $20,000 | paid | Education | 202001329349101020 |
| 2019 | United Way Milwaukee, WI | U | $14,000 | paid | Big Brothers Big Sisters | 202001329349101020 |
| 2019 | Fox Point Lutheran Fox Point, WI | U | $11,000 | paid | Religious/General Fund | 202001329349101020 |
| 2019 | Boys & Girls Club Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | U | $10,000 | paid | Youth Development Programs | 202001329349101020 |
| 2019 | Smith College Northampton, MA | B | $10,000 | paid | Smith Fund Scholarships | 202001329349101020 |
| 2019 | Messengers of Mercy Carol Stream, IL | U | $10,000 | paid | Religious/General Fund | 202001329349101020 |
| 2019 | Cristo Rey Jesuit High School West Milwaukee, WI | D | $10,000 | paid | Education | 202001329349101020 |
| 2019 | United Way Milwaukee, WI | U | $6,000 | paid | General Campaign | 202001329349101020 |
| 2019 | Malaika Early Learning Center Milwaukee, WI | B | $5,000 | paid | Early Childhood Education | 202001329349101020 |
| 2019 | All in Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | C | $5,000 | paid | Education Assistance | 202001329349101020 |
| 2019 | University School of Milwaukee Mequon, WI | U | $5,000 | paid | Athletic Equipment | 202001329349101020 |
| 2019 | Danceworks Milwaukee, WI | C | $5,000 | paid | Madhot Ballroom Tap | 202001329349101020 |
| 2018 | University School of Milwaukee Mequon, WI | U | $116,482 | paid | Scholarship Funds | 201921239349102717 |
| 2018 | University School of Milwaukee Mequon, WI | U | $100,000 | paid | Common Bond Fund | 201921239349102717 |
| 2018 | First Stage Theatre Milwaukee, WI | U | $30,000 | paid | General Campaign | 201921239349102717 |
| 2018 | United Performing Arts Fund Milwaukee, WI | B | $20,000 | paid | First Stage Theatre | 201921239349102717 |
| 2018 | Big Brothers Big Sisters Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | U | $20,000 | paid | Mentor Program | 201921239349102717 |
| 2018 | United Way Milwaukee, WI | U | $19,000 | paid | Big Brothers Big Sisters | 201921239349102717 |
| 2018 | Northshore Whitecaps Baseball Milwaukee, WI | U | $10,000 | paid | Athletic Fields | 201921239349102717 |
| 2018 | Smith College Northampton, MA | B | $10,000 | paid | Smith Fund | 201921239349102717 |
| 2018 | Fox Point Lutheran Church Fox Point, WI | U | $10,000 | paid | Religious/General Fund | 201921239349102717 |
| 2018 | Messengers of Mercy Carol Stream, IL | U | $10,000 | paid | Religious/General Fund | 201921239349102717 |
| 2018 | Surfrider Foundation Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | U | $10,000 | paid | Environmental | 201921239349102717 |
| 2018 | United Way Milwaukee, WI | U | $6,000 | paid | General Campaign | 201921239349102717 |
| 2018 | Danceworks Milwaukee, WI | C | $5,000 | paid | Madhot Ballroom Tap | 201921239349102717 |
| 2018 | Malaika Early Learning Center Milwaukee, WI | B | $5,000 | paid | Education | 201921239349102717 |
| 2018 | Whitefish Bay High School Milwaukee, WI | U | $4,500 | paid | Athletic Center | 201921239349102717 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Source filings
Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.
| Form | Tax year | Period end | Filed | Schema | IRS OBJECT_ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990PF | 2025 | 2025-12-31 | not stated | 2025v4.1 | 202621199349100022 |
| 990PF | 2024 | 2024-12-31 | not stated | 2024v5.1 | 202511329349100996 |
| 990PF | 2023 | 2023-12-31 | not stated | 2023v5.0 | 202431209349101318 |
| 990PF | 2022 | 2022-12-31 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202301299349104365 |
| 990PF | 2021 | 2021-12-31 | not stated | 2021v4.2 | 202231319349104618 |
| 990PF | 2020 | 2020-12-31 | not stated | 2020v4.1 | 202131309349101723 |
| 990PF | 2019 | 2019-12-31 | not stated | 2019v5.1 | 202001329349101020 |
| 990PF | 2018 | 2018-12-31 | not stated | 2018v3.1 | 201921239349102717 |
Derived from IRS Form 990-PF e-file XML; recipient identities from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The same rows as Parquet: manifest; as JSON: /api/funders/204617210.json.
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