The James C. Stewart Charitable Foundation awards grants to organizations engaged in a variety of charitable activities. While there are no formal geographic limitations, the foundation primarily supports organizations located in Tucson, Arizona and Southern California, consistent with its practice of community focused giving.
Program areas include arts, culture, and humanities; education; environment and animals; health; human services; public and society benefit; and religion. The average grant size is about 10,000 dollars, and total annual giving averages 50,000 dollars. Funding may be used for projects and programs that align with the foundations broad charitable purposes.
Eligible applicants must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Applications are submitted through the online form or an accessible alternative provided by the trustee. Requests should demonstrate community benefit and alignment with program areas.
Applications are due May 1, 2024. Grant duration is not specified. Additional information is available from the trustee portal referenced by Wells Fargo.