STEPHENSON FAMILY FOUNDATION A/K/A CELEBRATE LIFE FOUNDATION
Schaumburg, IL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
36-3297660
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
AI Summary
The Stephenson Family Foundation, also known as the Celebrate Life Foundation, is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on relationship-based grantmaking, providing a total of $1.9 million in grants to 43 grantees in 2024. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, it operates on an invitation-only basis for engagement. Nonprofits interested in connecting with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

THE PHOENIX THEATRE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY
$3M
18%
Wabash College
$2.1M
12%
TULSA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$1.8M
10%
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Total No. of Grants
26
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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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