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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 91-6020515

Stewardship Foundation

A private foundation in Tacoma, WA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 101 grants and $5.5 million paid in grants.

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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

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Jon Beighle
P O Box 1278
Tacoma, WA 984011278
(253) 620-1340
Form and materials
Potential grantees that are qualified section 501(c)(3) charitable organizations must submit a letter of inquiry that includes the following: contact information, description of organization and nature of work, statement of the issue to be addressed, timeframe of proposed project, one-page proposed project budget, and IRS 501(c)(3) letter of determination. There are no deadlines for submitting letters of inquiry. Within 30 days of submitting a letter of inquiry, the organization will be notified whether it is invited to submit a full proposal/application. Organizations that have received a grant from the stewardship foundation within the past three years may also submit a full proposal/application. Organizations may approach the foundation once per year.
Deadlines
Letter of inquiry deadline: none applications/proposal deadline(s): 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1
Restrictions
Grants are generally limited to 10% of total operating revenue. Grants are made to organizations and projects that address the following themes: leadership, poverty, justice and reconciliation, faith and discipleship, children at risk. Currently the foundation does not fund: individuals for scholarships or fellowships, endowments, debt reduction, emergency disaster relief, missionary sending, lobbying or influencing elections or legislation.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $5,528,829

    Grants listed
    101
    Assets, end of year
    $97,063,615

  • Tax year 2023

    $5,649,028

    Grants listed
    103
    Assets, end of year
    $99,055,709

  • Tax year 2022

    $5,987,018

    Grants listed
    115
    Assets, end of year
    $102,036,931

  • Tax year 2021

    $4,887,979

    Grants listed
    106
    Assets, end of year
    $106,619,704

  • Tax year 2020

    $5,216,000

    Grants listed
    110
    Assets, end of year
    $99,600,953

Grants paid in 2024

101 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Fuller Theological SeminaryPasadena, CA

    Student scholarships for academic year 2025

    $200,000
  2. World Vision IncFederal Way, WA

    Global wash program advanced technology integration

    $165,000
  3. Fuller Theological SeminaryPasadena, CA

    Student scholarships for academic year 2024

    $125,000
  4. The Veritas ForumCambridge, MA

    Equipping student leaders through year-round training to engage university communities with the christian faith

    $125,000
  5. World ReliefBaltimore, MD

    Engaging the church in supporting the holistic well-being of immigrants in western washington

    $125,000
  6. Compassion InternationalColorado SPGS, CO

    Continuing ministry expansion in malawi

    $100,000
  7. Friends of Forman Christian CollegeAtlanta, GA

    Scholarships for christian students in pakistan

    $100,000
  8. International Justice MissionArlington, VA

    Ending violence against women and children in the andean region

    $100,000
  9. Justice Ventures InternationalBurtonsville, MD

    Unrestricted support

    $100,000
  10. Lifewater InternationalBentonville, AR

    Unrestricted support

    $100,000
  11. Medical Teams International IncTigard, OR

    Ugandamaternal and child health program

    $100,000
  12. Olive CrestSanta Ana, CA

    Child welfare prevention and foster care services in pierce county

    $100,000
  13. World Vision IncFederal Way, WA

    Measurement of wash approaches in fragile states

    $100,000
  14. Langham Partnership USACave Creek, AZ

    Putting words into action: elevating women in ministry

    $90,000
  15. Northwest Immigrant Rights ProjectSeattle, WA

    Unrestricted support - legal assistance for asylum seekers

    $90,000
  16. Vine Maple PlaceMaple Valley, WA

    Unrestricted support

    $90,000
  17. Colossian Forum (the)Grand Rapids, MI

    Unrestricted support

    $80,000
  18. World Bicycle Relief NFPChicago, IL

    Expanding kitui county's community health promoters

    $80,000
  19. Alpha USALittleton, CO

    Unrestricted support

    $75,000
  20. Echo IncN Ft Myers, FL

    Unrestricted support

    $75,000
  21. Hope InternationalLancaster, PA

    Reaching frontiers through the savings group ministry

    $75,000
  22. Northwest Immigrant Rights ProjectSeattle, WA

    Unrestricted support - legal assistance for immigrants at the northwest ice processing center

    $75,000
  23. Scholarleaders InternationalGrand Rapids, MI

    General support for scholar leaders mission

    $75,000
  24. Agros InternationalSeattle, WA

    Unrestricted support

    $70,000
  25. Association for A More Just Society-UsGrand Rapids, MI

    Preparation of leaders to shape the future

    $70,000
  26. Eastside AcademyBellevue, WA

    Unrestricted support

    $70,000
  27. New Horizons MinistriesSeattle, WA

    Unrestricted support

    $70,000
  28. The Sinapis GroupIndianapolis, IN

    Unrestricted support

    $70,000
  29. The Society of St Andrew IncBig Island, VA

    Unrestricted support

    $70,000
  30. Vision HouseRenton, WA

    Unrestricted support

    $70,000
  31. Headington InstituteS Pasadena, CA

    Unrestricted support

    $65,000
  32. Mesa GlobalCharlotte, NC

    Advancing african and south asian women in theological education

    $65,000
  33. Starfish Project IncGoshen, IN

    Unrestricted support

    $65,000
  34. African Road IncTigard, OR

    Id kits & batwa empowerment for indigenous people in burundi

    $60,000
  35. HopecentralSeattle, WA

    Unrestricted support

    $60,000
  36. Lifenet InternationalWashington, DC

    Unrestricted support

    $60,000
  37. Palmer ScholarsLakewood, WA

    Unrestricted support

    $60,000
  38. Redeem InternationalMerrifield, VA

    Unrestricted support

    $60,000
  39. Street PsalmsTacoma, WA

    Unrestricted support

    $60,000
  40. Boys and Girls Clubs of South Puget SoundTacoma, WA

    Unrestricted support

    $50,000
  41. Cure InternationalGrand Rapids, MI

    Increasing access to life-changing surgical care for children with profound burn injuries.

    $50,000
  42. Development Associates InternationalColorado SPGS, CO

    Offering growth opportunities for christian leaders in pakistan & nigeria

    $50,000
  43. Diamond Willow MinistriesFort Thompson, SD

    Hunkpati youth leadership program

    $50,000
  44. EverfreeOrange, CA

    Unrestricted support

    $50,000
  45. Friends of Forman Christian CollegeAtlanta, GA

    General operations - rector support, senior admin staff leadership development

    $50,000
  46. Healing Hands of JoyCharlotte, NC

    Unrestricted support

    $50,000
  47. Hope WalksYork Springs, PA

    Unrestricted support

    $50,000
  48. New Earth RecoveryMount Vernon, WA

    Unrestricted support

    $50,000
  49. Praxis IncNew York, NY

    Unrestricted support

    $50,000
  50. Rural Development Institute DBA LandesaSeattle, WA

    General support for landesas center for womens land rights

    $50,000
  51. Tacomapierce County Habitat for HumanityTacoma, WA

    Building on faith

    $50,000
  52. The ContingentPortland, OR

    The contingent national expansion - montana

    $50,000
  53. The Seattle School of Theology & PsychologySeattle, WA

    Intercultural credibility: a holistic way forward

    $50,000
  54. VisionsynergyWheaton, IL

    Increasing womens access to collaborative leadership development - year two

    $50,000
  55. Morning Star DevelopmentColorado SPGS, CO

    Bringing hope to afghan women

    $42,000
  56. Alliance for Children EverywhereRidgefield, WA

    Family based care for vulnerable children

    $40,000
  57. Degrees of ChangeTacoma, WA

    Unrestricted support

    $40,000
  58. Intervarsity Christian FellowshipusaMadison, WI

    Unrestricted support - NW region

    $40,000
  59. L'arche USAPortland, OR

    Disability inclusion in leadership

    $40,000
  60. Leadership FoundationsTacoma, WA

    Unrestricted support

    $40,000
  61. Mops InternationalDenver, CO

    Momco media and digital expansion

    $40,000
  62. Nourish Pierce CountyTacoma, WA

    Unrestricted support

    $40,000
  63. NW Furniture BankTacoma, WA

    Unrestricted support

    $40,000
  64. Tacoma Community HouseTacoma, WA

    Unrestricted support

    $40,000
  65. Taproot Theatre CompanySeattle, WA

    Unrestricted support

    $40,000
  66. Wisconsin Center for Christian Studies IncWaukesha, WI

    Admirato course development 2024-2025

    $40,000
  67. Wycliffe Bible Translators IncOrlando, FL

    Jade star 3 sign language project

    $40,000
  68. Young Life IncColorado SPGS, CO

    S. Puget sound - partners in ministry project

    $40,000
  69. Yale UniversityNew Haven, CT

    Christ & flourishing church curricula development

    $39,829
  70. Free Wheelchair MissionIrvine, CA

    Next gen wheelchair programmatic rollout: planning and preparation

    $35,000
  71. Impact Latin AmericaSeattle, WA

    Ministerial formation for lay leaders

    $35,000
  72. International Fellowship of Evangelical Students USA IncMadison, WI

    Leadership development plan for ifes women

    $35,000
  73. Justice Defense FundDenver, CO

    Unrestricted support

    $35,000
  74. Bethany Christian Services IncGrand Rapids, MI

    Sanctuary model trauma-responsive training

    $30,000
  75. Catholic Community Services of Western WashingtonTacoma, WA

    Promoting spiritual connections in emergency shelters

    $30,000
  76. Military Community Youth MinistriesColorado SPGS, CO

    Unrestricted support

    $30,000
  77. Missional Labs IncNashville, TN

    Unrestricted support

    $30,000
  78. School Connect WaSeattle, WA

    Unrestricted support

    $30,000
  79. Servant Partners IncPomona, CA

    Unrestricted support

    $30,000
  80. Tacoma Area Youth for ChristTacoma, WA

    Unrestricted support

    $30,000
  81. Reach DBA Reach MinistriesTacoma, WA

    2024 unrestricted support

    $27,000
  82. Catholic Community Services of Western WashingtonTacoma, WA

    Honoring catholic community services' dependability working in the homelessness space. E-grant

    $25,000
  83. Colossian Forum (the)Grand Rapids, MI

    Work on the release of the leap of faith movie - e-grant

    $25,000
  84. Diamond Willow MinistriesFort Thompson, SD

    Tacoma youth center mortgage e-grant

    $25,000
  85. Ideos InstitutePasadena, CA

    Launching of the 31 days of unity campaign - e-grant

    $25,000
  86. Justice Defense FundDenver, CO

    Book launch of "take down"

    $25,000
  87. Kids Hope USAZeeland, MI

    Unrestricted support

    $25,000
  88. Lahai HealthLynnwood, WA

    Lahai medical clinic

    $25,000
  89. Morning Star DevelopmentColorado SPGS, CO

    Unrestricted support, honoring your work in afghanistan's difficult environment, as well as your perseverance and required risk. E-grant

    $25,000
  90. Reconciliation MinistriesSeattle, WA

    Unrestricted support for musalaha

    $25,000
  91. Tacoma Community HouseTacoma, WA

    Innovative solutions involving a coalition of partners for intractable problems

    $25,000
  92. The ContingentPortland, OR

    Encouragement and perseverance via self care and wellbeing of staff. E-grant

    $25,000
  93. World Hope International IncAlexandria, VA

    Expanding disability advocacy and training for enable the children in sierra leone

    $25,000
  94. CapableBend, OR

    Unrestricted support

    $20,000
  95. Ignatian Spirituality CenterSeattle, WA

    Unrestricted support

    $20,000
  96. Samaritan Center of Puget SoundSeattle, WA

    Unrestricted support

    $20,000
  97. Young Life IncColorado SPGS, CO

    S. Puget sound - built to last project

    $20,000
  98. Hodos InstituteMukilteo, WA

    Unrestricted support

    $10,000
  99. Professionals in Christian PhilanthropyAmes, IA

    Discretionary grant to professionals in christian philanthropy

    $10,000
  100. Barbara Jean Brown FoundationTacoma, WA

    2024 operation longthrust summer program (discretionary)

    $6,000
  101. Dads Divine Alternatives for Dads ServicesSeattle, WA

    Unsolicited support

    $4,000

Where the money goes

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

  1. International aid21 grants $1,437,00032% of the total
  2. Education12 grants $875,00019% of the total
  3. Religion14 grants $695,00015% of the total
  4. Human services14 grants $644,00014% of the total
  5. Mental health3 grants $215,0005% of the total
  6. Health3 grants $120,0003% of the total
  7. 7 other causes12 grants $551,00012% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Washington39 grants $1,962,000
  2. California8 grants $550,000
  3. Colorado10 grants $407,000
  4. Michigan6 grants $280,000
  5. Oregon5 grants $275,000
  6. Virginia4 grants $255,000
  7. Illinois4 grants $240,000
  8. Maryland2 grants $225,000
  9. Georgia2 grants $150,000
  10. Indiana2 grants $135,000

Officers, directors and trustees

12 people as filed

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

  • William T WeyerhaeuserDIRECTOR, CHAIR Hours 3Pay $0
  • Gail T WeyerhaeuserDIRECTOR, VICE-CHAIR, TREASURER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Jon BeighlePRESIDENT Hours 40Pay $179,788
  • Andrea P CookDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $10,000
  • Cynthia Wilson EdwardsDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $10,000
  • Christopher P HerinkDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $10,000
  • Benjamin WeyerhaeuserDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Andria SkornikDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Jason BoshDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Todd SilverDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Cary PaineFORMER PRESIDENT Hours 40Pay $66,762
  • Linda RanzDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $10,000

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