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STEPHENSON FAMILY FOUNDATION A/K/A CELEBRATE LIFE FOUNDATION

STEPHENSON FAMILY FOUNDATION A/K/A CELEBRATE LIFE FOUNDATION

Schaumburg, IL, US
501(c)3
EIN
36-3297660
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
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STEPHENSON FAMILY FOUNDATION A/K/A CELEBRATE LIFE FOUNDATION

Schaumburg, IL, US
501(c)3
EIN
36-3297660
Private Foundation
Family Foundation

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Fiscal Year Start

Aug 1

Organization Type

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The Stephenson Family Foundation, also known as the Celebrate Life Foundation, is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in Arizona, Indiana, and Illinois. The foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$1.9M

2024
Grantees funded
39
Multi-year grantees
38%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

26

Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
R
Richard J Stephenson
Board Member
J
Jennifer S Keller
Board Member
C
Christopher M Stephenson Do
Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to STEPHENSON FAMILY FOUNDATION A/K/A CELEBRATE LIFE FOUNDATION?
No. STEPHENSON FAMILY FOUNDATION A/K/A CELEBRATE LIFE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does STEPHENSON FAMILY FOUNDATION A/K/A CELEBRATE LIFE FOUNDATION give?
STEPHENSON FAMILY FOUNDATION A/K/A CELEBRATE LIFE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Arizona, Indiana, and Illinois. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are STEPHENSON FAMILY FOUNDATION A/K/A CELEBRATE LIFE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from STEPHENSON FAMILY FOUNDATION A/K/A CELEBRATE LIFE FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does STEPHENSON FAMILY FOUNDATION A/K/A CELEBRATE LIFE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, STEPHENSON FAMILY FOUNDATION A/K/A CELEBRATE LIFE FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $1.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did STEPHENSON FAMILY FOUNDATION A/K/A CELEBRATE LIFE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, STEPHENSON FAMILY FOUNDATION A/K/A CELEBRATE LIFE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include THE PHOENIX THEATRE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY, Wabash College, and TULSA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to STEPHENSON FAMILY FOUNDATION A/K/A CELEBRATE LIFE FOUNDATION?
STEPHENSON FAMILY FOUNDATION A/K/A CELEBRATE LIFE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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