The Genevieve McMillan-Reba Stewart Foundation concentrates its giving on higher education and scholarships, with a clear emphasis on supporting minority-serving institutions and health-professions training. Grants are directed to a mix of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), urban public universities, and scholarship programs, and include both academic and medical training institutions. The foundation favors large, multi-hundred-thousand-dollar awards intended for general charitable or scholarship support rather than many small project-specific grants.
The Genevieve Mcmillan-reba Stewart Foundation makes large, concentrated grants to higher-education institutions and scholarship programs, with repeated support for minority-serving institutions, HBCUs, and health-professions training. In 2023, it gave $600,000 each to Charles Drew University - Medicine, the U of District of Columbia, the University of Massachusetts Boston, and Tougaloo College - Scholarships, showing a pattern of major institutional awards rather than small project grants. The foundation also backed Roxbury Community College with $300,000 in 2023 and supported Bowie State University, Xavier University of Louisiana, and Shaw University with $300,000 grants in 2024. Its grantmaking includes scholarship support, general charitable support, and higher-education investments tied to student access and academic capacity. Across the recent list, the same types of recipients recur: urban public universities, HBCUs, and scholarship intermediaries, alongside select grants to organizations connected to education and civil society. The funding pattern points to a donor that uses sizable awards to strengthen schools and scholarship pipelines, especially institutions serving students in urban settings and minority-serving communities.
Higher education is the clearest thread in the foundation’s recent grants. It gave $600,000 to the University of Massachusetts Boston, $300,000 to Roxbury Community College, and $250,000 to Massachusetts College of Arts and Design, all as charitable support. HBCUs are another major focus: Tougaloo College - Scholarships received $600,000, while Bowie State University, Xavier University of Louisiana, and Shaw University each received $300,000. Health and medical education also appears in the portfolio through a $600,000 grant to Charles Drew University - Medicine. The foundation additionally funded scholarship infrastructure, including $300,000 to Central Scholarships - Baltimore De, indicating support for college access beyond direct institutional awards.
Typical grant size sits in a narrow band: the p25 is $20,000, the median is $25,000, and the p75 is $30,000. That said, the recent grant list also shows much larger institutional awards at $300,000 and $600,000. The foundation is a regular funder rather than a DAF, and it does not fund individuals or make program-related investments. Recipients do repeat across years: The Aslan Project appears in both 2023 and 2024, and Alliance of Families for Justice also appears in both years, suggesting ongoing relationships with some grantees.
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$1.8M
Most grants fall between $20K and $30K, with a median of $25K.
25th Percentile
$20K
Median
$25K
75th Percentile
$30K
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Concentrated, high-dollar grants to a small number of higher-education institutions and scholarship funds; many awards are large, unrestricted/charitable gifts rather than numerous small grants, with a noticeable focus on HBCUs and urban colleges.
Notable grantees: Tougaloo College, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, University of Massachusetts Boston, Xavier University of Louisiana
Grantmaking is national, and every recent grant in the dataset went to a U.S. recipient. Massachusetts appears frequently, including Boston, Roxbury, Cambridge, Winchester, and Jamaica Plain. Washington, DC and New York, NY also show up often, along with Baltimore-area recipients in Maryland and institutions in Mississippi, North Carolina, Louisiana, and California. By state count, Connecticut is the top giving state, even though the foundation is headquartered in Norwood, MA; Massachusetts recipients account for 37% of grants.
Its recent grants focus on higher education and scholarships, especially HBCUs, urban public universities, community colleges, and institutions tied to health and medical education. The recent list includes awards to Tougaloo College, the University of Massachusetts Boston, Roxbury Community College, and Charles Drew University.
Yes. The Aslan Project received grants in both 2023 and 2024, and Alliance of Families for Justice also appears in both years. That pattern suggests the foundation maintains some ongoing relationships rather than giving only one-time awards.
The foundation’s typical grant size is relatively compact compared with its largest awards: p25 is $20,000, median is $25,000, and p75 is $30,000. The recent list also includes larger institutional grants of $300,000 and $600,000.
By grant count, Connecticut is the top state. Massachusetts is also a major location for recipients, accounting for 37% of grants, and recent Massachusetts recipients include Boston, Roxbury, Cambridge, Winchester, and Jamaica Plain.
It does not fund individuals. The recent grants are directed to institutions and organizations such as colleges, universities, and scholarship intermediaries, including the University of the District of Columbia, Shaw University, and Central Scholarships - Baltimore De.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHERN TEXAS UNIVERSITY | HOUSTON, TX | $300,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| 1FOR3ORG | LEXINGTON, MA | $90,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| FRIENDS OF FONDATION DE FRANCE | NEW YORK, NY | $90,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| MYRIAD USA | NEW YORK, NY | $66,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| MARYLAND INSTITUTE COLLEGE OF ART | BALTIMORE, MD | $60,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| ETHIOPIA EDUCATION INITIATIVES INC | NEW YORK, NY | $40,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| ASLAN PROJECT (THE) | WASHINGTON, DC | $35,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| DENEKE INC | BEL AIR, MD | $30,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| BALTIMORE DESIGN SCHOOL | BALTIMORE, MD | $30,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| HIGHLANDER RESEARCH AND EDUCATION C | NEW MARKET, TN | $30,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| WENWORTH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | BOSTON, MA | $30,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| ALLIANCE OF FAMILIES FOR JUSTICE | NEW YORK, NY | $30,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| FRACTURED ATLAS - DONKEY SADDLE PRO | HARTSDALE, NY | $30,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| FREEDOM HOUSE INC | DORCHESTER, MA | $30,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| CENTER FOR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS | NEW YORK, NY | $30,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| ACLU FOUNDATION OF MASSACHUSETTS | BOSTON, MA | $30,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| FOUNDATION FOR MISSISSIPPI HISTORY | JACKSON, MS | $30,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF LA KORSA INC | BETHANY, CT | $30,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN | PROVIDENCE, RI | $25,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| FRIENDS OF MATENWA | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $25,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| BOSTON COMMITTEE ON THE MIDDLE EAST | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $25,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| UNION DOCS INC | RIDGEWOOD, NY | $25,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| YOUNG PEOPLES PROJECT | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $25,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| INTERFAITH PEACE-BUILDERS (IFPB) | SPRINGFIELD, MA | $25,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| JUST VISION | WASHINGTON, DC | $25,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| WOMEN ENCOURAGING EMPOWERMENT | REVERE, MA | $20,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| TEACHING FOR CHANGE | WASHINGTON, DC | $20,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| MAGNUM FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| WEGENE EITHIOPIAN FOUNDATION | MCLAREN, VA | $20,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| MIDDLE EAST CHILDRENS INST INC | LOCUST VALLEY, NY | $20,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| WORKERS DEFENSE PROJECT | AUSTIN, TX | $20,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| ETHIOPIAN ERITREAN SPECIAL NEEDS CO | OLNEY, MD | $15,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| RESIST INC | JAMAICA PLAIN, MA | $15,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| CONSERVATORY LAB FOUNDATION | DORCHESTER, MA | $15,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| FRIENDS OF SERAJ - SERAJ LIBRARY PR | OAK PARK, IL | $15,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| GREENROOTS | CHELSEA, MA | $15,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS FOUNDAT | BOSTON, MA | $15,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| MARION INSTITUTE (THE) | MARION, MA | $15,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| ARTEEAST INC | BROOKLYN, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| AFRICAN REPERTORY CONNECTION | MATTAPAN, MA | $10,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| BAY AREA VIDEO COALITION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $10,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| PROJECT STEP INC | BOSTON, MA | $10,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| ART CONNECTION RI | PAWTUCKET, RI | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| 1FOR3ORG | LEXINGTON, MA | $100,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| SIDA FAMILY FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $52,500 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| FRIENDS OF FONDATION DE FRANCE | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| BALTIMORE DESIGN SCHOOL | BALTIMORE, MD | $50,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| MYRIAD USA | NEW YORK, NY | $45,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| MAGNUM FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $45,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS USA INC | NEW YORK, NY | $40,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
SOUTHERN TEXAS UNIVERSITY
$300,000CHARITABLE
1FOR3ORG
$90,000CHARITABLE
MARYLAND INSTITUTE COLLEGE OF ART
$60,000CHARITABLE
ETHIOPIA EDUCATION INITIATIVES INC
$40,000CHARITABLE
DENEKE INC
$30,000CHARITABLE
BALTIMORE DESIGN SCHOOL
$30,000CHARITABLE
WENWORTH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
$30,000CHARITABLE
FRACTURED ATLAS - DONKEY SADDLE PRO
$30,000CHARITABLE
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF LA KORSA INC
$30,000CHARITABLE
BOSTON COMMITTEE ON THE MIDDLE EAST
$25,000CHARITABLE
UNION DOCS INC
$25,000CHARITABLE
INTERFAITH PEACE-BUILDERS (IFPB)
$25,000CHARITABLE
WOMEN ENCOURAGING EMPOWERMENT
$20,000CHARITABLE
WEGENE EITHIOPIAN FOUNDATION
$20,000CHARITABLE
ETHIOPIAN ERITREAN SPECIAL NEEDS CO
$15,000CHARITABLE
CONSERVATORY LAB FOUNDATION
$15,000CHARITABLE
FRIENDS OF SERAJ - SERAJ LIBRARY PR
$15,000CHARITABLE
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS FOUNDAT
$15,000CHARITABLE
MARION INSTITUTE (THE)
$15,000CHARITABLE
ARTEEAST INC
$10,000CHARITABLE
AFRICAN REPERTORY CONNECTION
$10,000CHARITABLE
PROJECT STEP INC
$10,000CHARITABLE
ART CONNECTION RI
$5,000CHARITABLE
1FOR3ORG
$100,000CHARITABLE
SIDA FAMILY FOUNDATION
$52,500CHARITABLE
BALTIMORE DESIGN SCHOOL
$50,000CHARITABLE
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS USA INC
$40,000CHARITABLE