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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 47-5488504

Winifred Stevens Foundation

A private foundation in Tempe, AZ. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 122 grants and $9.1 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $9,105,000

    Grants listed
    122
    Assets, end of year
    $139,095,683
  • Tax year 2023

    $9,072,728

    Grants listed
    125
    Assets, end of year
    $131,409,220
  • Tax year 2022

    $9,194,833

    Grants listed
    87
    Assets, end of year
    $138,302,161
  • Tax year 2021

    $9,044,933

    Grants listed
    89
    Assets, end of year
    $145,980,607
  • Tax year 2020

    $9,168,782

    Grants listed
    95
    Assets, end of year
    $149,692,417
  • Tax year 2019

    $9,562,174

    Grants listed
    36
    Assets, end of year
    $148,958,193
  • Tax year 2018

    $8,740,325

    Grants listed
    31
    Assets, end of year
    $152,730,357

Grants paid in 2024

122 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. California Community FoundationSilver Spring, MD

    Daf contribution

    $1,820,000
  2. Upper Columbia Conference of Seventh-Day AdventistsSpokane, WA

    Upper columbia conference serve one more initiative

    $380,000
  3. General Conference Health MinistriesSilver Spring, MD

    Karachi adventist hospital dental clinic and nursing school upgrade

    $270,000
  4. Liberty in North KoreaLong Beach, CA

    Rescue & resettlement fund

    $200,000
  5. Adventist Development and Relief Agency InternationalSilver Spring, MD

    Adra connections

    $150,000
  6. Holbrook Indian SchoolHolbrook, AZ

    Student life center capital campaign

    $150,000
  7. Pine Forge AcademyPine Forge, PA

    Pfa student success center: continued support for pathways of experiential learning

    $150,000
  8. Sea ShepherdAlexandria, VA

    Antarctica defense - the perfect storm of wildlife conservation and climate

    $150,000
  9. Walla Walla UniversityCollege Place, WA

    Center for humanitarian engagement (che) at wwu

    $150,000
  10. Equality Now IncNew York, NY

    Ending sexual violence in south asia (2024-25)

    $145,000
  11. Asap Ministries IncBerrien Springs, MI

    Education initiatives for the marginalized in myanmar and the west border region of thailand

    $130,000
  12. Operation Safe House IncRiverside, CA

    Operation safehouse

    $125,000
  13. Potomac Conference Corporation of Seventh-Day AdventistsStaunton, VA

    The hyattsville urban center of influence

    $125,000
  14. Holbrook Indian SchoolHolbrook, AZ

    Maps initiative

    $123,000
  15. Springfield Seventh Day Adventist ChurchSpringfield, OR

    Celebrate recovery at springfield adventist church

    $121,000
  16. Good News Broadcasting NetworkScottsdale, AZ

    WSF 2024 program support grant application

    $120,000
  17. Andean Health and DevelopmentSouth Bend, IN

    Training rural healthcare leaders in ecuador

    $107,250
  18. Adventist Development and Relief Agency InternationalSilver Spring, MD

    Adra school feeding initiative

    $100,000
  19. Friends of the EarthWashington, DC

    Stopping plastics pollution in our oceans

    $100,000
  20. General Conference Corporation of Seventh-Day AdventistSilver Spring, MD

    General conference of sda - white estate

    $100,000
  21. General Conference Corporation of Seventh-Day AdventistSilver Spring, MD

    Global mission pioneers in china and global chinese missionaries around the world

    $100,000
  22. General Conference Corporation of Seventh-Day AdventistSilver Spring, MD

    High school dorm in thailand to house chinese students

    $100,000
  23. Georgia-Cumberland AcademyCalhoun, GA

    Excellence in music production

    $100,000
  24. Georgia-Cumberland AcademyCalhoun, GA

    Gca's center for student success and wellness

    $100,000
  25. Impact HopePortland, OR

    2024 vocational training program and socio-economic empowerment expansion

    $100,000
  26. Manassehs ChildrenWashington, CA

    Manassehs children - empowerment transformation training (ett)

    $100,000
  27. Mental Health Grace AllianceWaco, TX

    Mhga capacity building for expansion efforts 2024

    $100,000
  28. Oakwood UniversityHuntsville, AL

    The new music building

    $100,000
  29. Restore A Child IncBeltsville, MD

    Health, medical and education for maasai and ukraine refugee children

    $100,000
  30. Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness NPCBangor, ME

    Supporting wabanaki public health and wellness cedar road (detox) recovery services

    $100,000
  31. WhyhungerNew York, NY

    Increased support for sustainable agriculture and agroecology in the u.s. And globally

    $100,000
  32. Adventist Community Health CareMoscow, ID

    Healthmotivate community outreach

    $80,000
  33. North Pacific Union Conference of Seventh Day AdventistsRidgefield, WA

    Discipletrek

    $80,000
  34. Upper Columbia AcademySpangle, WA

    Uca 2024 farm sustainability project

    $80,000
  35. Wisconsin Conference of SdaFall River, WI

    Wisconsin college ministry - missionary staff support program

    $80,000
  36. Adventist Health InternationalLoma Linda, CA

    Flexi fund for 2024

    $75,000
  37. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County and the Inland EmpireRiverside, CA

    The road to success: strong connections for youth through one-to-one mentoring

    $75,000
  38. First Nations Development InstituteLongmont, CO

    Stewarding native lands (SNL)

    $75,000
  39. House of RuthPomona, CA

    House of ruth prevention education program

    $75,000
  40. Mount Ellis Academy Montana Conference of Seventh-Day AdventistsBozeman, MT

    Mea trade program

    $75,000
  41. Sea ShepherdAlexandria, VA

    Gulf of mexico collaboration - toxic seas investigation

    $75,000
  42. Whiteside ManorRiverside, CA

    Whiteside manor transitional living and supportive services

    $75,000
  43. Wildlife Conservation NetworkSan Francisco, CA

    WCN general operating and scholarship program support

    $75,000
  44. Animal Legal Defense FundSacramento, CA

    Using strategic litigation to hold factory farms to account

    $70,000
  45. Mount Pisgah AcademyCandler, NC

    Mount pisgah academy mental health program

    $65,000
  46. Alliance for Middle East Peace IncWashington, DC

    Gaza humanitarian aid

    $60,500
  47. International Leadership Foundation for Adventist Colleges and UniversitiesTustin, CA

    Scholarship for evangelism and ministry (shin kei-hoon memorial scholarship)

    $60,000
  48. Living FreeMountain Center, CA

    Living free animal rescue transport van

    $60,000
  49. Ocean ConservancyWashington, DC

    Ocean conservancy ocean plastics program

    $60,000
  50. On the Ground InternationalCollege Place, WA

    General operating support

    $60,000
  51. Southcentral FoundationAnchorage, AK

    Family wellness warriors outreach support

    $57,000
  52. Groundswell International IncWashington, DC

    Scaling groundswell internationals global network for agroecology

    $55,000
  53. General Conference Corporation of Seventh-Day AdventistSilver Spring, MD

    Mission unusual tokyo

    $54,000
  54. Highland AcademyPortland, TN

    Highland academy counseling center

    $54,000
  55. Adventist Health InternationalLoma Linda, CA

    Dental clinic renovation in lilongwe, malawi

    $50,000
  56. As You SowEl Cerrito, CA

    Shareholder advocacy to advance corporate responsibility

    $50,000
  57. Calebcorps (DBA Ultimate Mission)Gladstone, OR

    Effects of a community-based lifestyle program on diarrhea, malnutrition, anemia in women/children

    $50,000
  58. Child Impact InternationalCollegedale, TN

    Operation child rescue

    $50,000
  59. Farm SanctuaryWatkins Glen, NY

    Farm sanctuary general operating support

    $50,000
  60. University of Arizona Foundation FBO Weil Center for Integrative MedicineTucson, AZ

    Expanding integrative medicine in residency the emergency medicine pilot program

    $50,000
  61. Unrwa USA National CommitteeWashington, DC

    A lifeline for gaza

    $50,000
  62. Amos Health and HopeGibsonia, PA

    Expansion/strengthening community-led family planning in rural areas of matagalpa and raccs

    $45,000
  63. General Conference Corporation of Seventh-Day AdventistSilver Spring, MD

    School and health ministry, san ramon/bolivia

    $45,000
  64. Amos Health and HopeGibsonia, PA

    Strengthening the matagalpa community and the raccs for community delivery of contraceptive methods

    $40,000
  65. Michigan Conference of Seventh-Day AdventistsLansing, MI

    Michigan state university and saginaw valley state university campus missionaries

    $40,000
  66. Okanagan Christian SchoolKelowna, Canada

    Wood shop

    $40,000
  67. American Near East Refugee Aid (anera)Washington, DC

    Humanitarian aid to gaza

    $31,000
  68. American Near East Refugee Aid (anera)Washington, DC

    Hope during ramadan: supporting communities during crisis

    $30,000
  69. Andrews UniversityBerrien SPRGS, MI

    Student evangelism in the middle east

    $30,000
  70. Kansas-Nebraska Conference of Seventh-Day AdventistsOverland Park, KS

    Advent collegiate KC - partial salary & ministry operations

    $30,000
  71. North American Division Adult Ministries -Prison SectorColumbia, MD

    Prison ministry outreach grant

    $30,000
  72. Pine Forge AcademyPine Forge, PA

    Mental health and wellness programming assistance

    $30,000
  73. Sicangu Community Development CorporationMission, SD

    Advancing sustainable food systems in the siau makoce

    $30,000
  74. Upper Columbia AcademySpangle, WA

    Uca 2023 wellness center

    $30,000
  75. Adventist Health InternationalLoma Linda, CA

    Baraka hospital in abeche - medical services to sudanese refugees

    $25,000
  76. Alberta Conference of the Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchLacombe, Canada

    Inspire mamawi leadership program

    $25,000
  77. Alliance for Middle East Peace IncWashington, DC

    Support for gaza humanitarian crisis

    $25,000
  78. Alternatives to Violence of the PalousePullman, WA

    Latah county DV and sa services program

    $25,000
  79. Creation Illustrated Ministries IncSpokane Vly, WA

    Rescuing prisoners through the transformational power of creation

    $25,000
  80. Friends of the EarthWashington, DC

    Save the bees

    $25,000
  81. Friends of the EarthWashington, DC

    Toxic seas/toxic communities investigation

    $25,000
  82. Indiana Conference of Seventh-Day AdventistsWestfield, IN

    American indian and alaska native living radio - annual funding request

    $25,000
  83. Loud Cry MediaRiver Philip, Canada

    Indigenous hope radio promotion to indigenous peoples

    $25,000
  84. Mamawi Atosketan Native SchoolPonoka, Canada

    Mamawi atosketan- food program

    $25,000
  85. Manitoba-Saskatchewan ConferenceSaskatoon, Canada

    Guardians of growth: the safest place for student empowerment & substance-free living

    $25,000
  86. Manitoba-Saskatchewan ConferenceSaskatoon, Canada

    Meadow lake soup kitchen

    $25,000
  87. Manitoba-Saskatchewan ConferenceSaskatoon, Canada

    Qikiqtarjuaq sewing group

    $25,000
  88. North Pacific Union Conference of Seventh Day AdventistsRidgefield, WA

    Npuc acf establisment

    $25,000
  89. Pacific Union Conference of Seventh-Day AdventistBerkeley, CA

    Pacific union conference adventist christian fellowship

    $25,000
  90. Seventh-Day Adventist Church (british Columbia Conference)Sumas, WA

    Haida gwaii wellness cafe

    $25,000
  91. Seventh-Day Adventist Church (british Columbia Conference)Sumas, WA

    Indigenous adventist media centre

    $25,000
  92. Seventh-Day Adventist Church (british Columbia Conference)Sumas, WA

    Indigenous spiritual gathering

    $25,000
  93. Seventh-Day Adventist Church (british Columbia Conference)Sumas, WA

    Tree of life integrated health services

    $25,000
  94. The Center for Mind-Body MedicineWashington, DC

    Hope and healing in the depths of war

    $25,000
  95. Unrwa USA National CommitteeWashington, DC

    A lifeline for gaza

    $25,000
  96. Washington Conference of the Seventh Day AdventistsFederal Way, WA

    Missionary training center

    $25,000
  97. Greater New York Conference of Seventh-Day AdventistsNew York, NY

    Advent collegiate - double friday night programming

    $20,000
  98. Michigan Conference of Seventh-Day AdventistsLansing, MI

    Campus: doctoral research on PCM

    $20,000
  99. New Jersey Conference of Seventh Day AdventistsLawrenceville, NJ

    Adventist christian fellowship institute conference funding

    $20,000
  100. Palouse Hills Christian SchoolMoscow, ID

    General expenses

    $20,000
  101. Palouse Hills Christian SchoolMoscow, ID

    Support for playground equipment

    $20,000
  102. Southern Union Conference of Seventh-Day AdventistsPeachtree Corners, GA

    Southern union acfi

    $20,000
  103. Alberta Conference of the Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchLacombe, Canada

    October bowden indigenous training

    $18,500
  104. Ontario Conference of Seventh-Day AdventistsOshawa, Canada

    Clean water for indigenous people of northwest ontario

    $18,500
  105. Quebec Conference of SdaLongueuil, Canada

    A better health for a better future

    $18,500
  106. Seventh-Day Adventist Church (british Columbia Conference)Sumas, WA

    The living christ (TLC) healing circle

    $18,500
  107. The Center for Mind-Body MedicineWashington, DC

    Hope and healing in the depths of war

    $18,500
  108. Indiana Conference of Seventh-Day AdventistsWestfield, IN

    Timeless healing insights partial sponsorship request for director-renewed

    $18,000
  109. Iowa-Missouri Conference of Seventh-Day AdventistsWest Des Moines, IA

    Mid-america union (mau) acfi & iowa state university (isu) acf

    $18,000
  110. Southern California Conference of Seventh Day AdventistsGlendale, CA

    Public campus ministry chaplain in los angeles county

    $16,000
  111. Creation Illustrated Ministries IncSpokane Vly, WA

    Creation illustrated subscriptions and unit studies to sda teachers and schools in the nad

    $15,000
  112. Friends of the Arava InstituteNewton Center, MA

    Jumpstarting hope in gaza

    $12,500
  113. Seeds of Peace IncWashington, DC

    Israel & palestine support

    $12,500
  114. Loud Cry MediaRiver Philip, Canada

    Indigenous hope radio

    $10,000
  115. North American Division of Seventh Day AdventistsColumbia, MD

    University of guam campus ministry start-up project

    $10,000
  116. Southwestern Adventist UniversityKeene, TX

    Southwestern adventist university navajo nation mission trip

    $10,000
  117. Adventist Community Health CareMoscow, ID

    Healthmotivate digital

    $9,750
  118. Nevada-Utah Conference of Seventh Day Adventist - Kayenta MissionReno, NV

    Fellowship

    $7,000
  119. Seventh-Day Adventist Church (british Columbia Conference)Sumas, WA

    Gwa'sala-'nakwaxda'xw grief & wellness workshop

    $7,000
  120. Texico Conference of the Seventh-Day AdventistsCorrales, NM

    Acf at texas tech u - ttu evangelism 2024

    $2,000
  121. Pennsylvania Conference Association of Seventh-Day AdventistsHamburg, PA

    Penn state acf de-stress event 2024

    $1,000
  122. Seventh-Day Adventist Church (british Columbia Conference)Sumas, WA

    The living christ (TLC) healing circle

    $1,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. International aid15 grants $1,234,75042% of the total
  2. Human services4 grants $325,00011% of the total
  3. Environment5 grants $222,5008% of the total
  4. Animals3 grants $195,0007% of the total
  5. Arts and culture3 grants $185,5006% of the total
  6. Health5 grants $185,5006% of the total
  7. 5 other causes8 grants $570,00020% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Maryland11 grants $2,779,000
  2. California16 grants $1,156,000
  3. Washington18 grants $1,021,500
  4. District of Columbia13 grants $530,000
  5. Arizona4 grants $443,000
  6. Virginia3 grants $350,000
  7. New York5 grants $327,500
  8. Oregon3 grants $271,000
  9. Pennsylvania5 grants $266,000
  10. Georgia3 grants $220,000

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Linda SpadyPRESIDENT Hours 5Pay $0
  • Jeff SpadyTREASURER Hours 3Pay $7,500
  • Savannah StevensSECRETARY Hours 3Pay $7,500
  • Heidi SpadyBOARD MEMBER Hours 2Pay $5,000

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