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Nonprofit · EIN 92-3160606

STENSON FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · AUBURN, WA 98092

Financials

$230K$219K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of STENSON FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$230,435$218,958$11,477$41,782$0$41,782
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$165,044
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$136
Net income from fundraising events
$65,255
Other revenue
$65,255

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$106,550
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Travel
$644
Program services (functional)
$122,509
Management and general (functional)
$10,517
Fundraising (functional)
$85,932

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$30,305
Total assets, end of year
$41,782
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$41,782
Net assets without donor restrictions
$41,782
Gross unrelated business income
$136
Gross receipts
$312,873
Employees
0
Volunteers
40
Year formed
2023
State of legal domicile
WA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Kimberly StensonTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Tauni NessSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Ellie KoltermannBoard Member
Trustee or director
4$0
Kyle MylerBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Emily StensonPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
Derek StensonVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
Molly MylerBoard Member
Trustee or director
3$0
Megan WhiteBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.1$0
Daniel SerflingBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.2$0
Erin BurtisBoard Member
Trustee or director
3$0
Kara CaggianoBoard Member
Trustee or director
6$0
Bailey GordonBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Theodore BinfetBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Kayli WilsonBoard Member
Trustee or director
3$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
31611 108TH AVE SE, AUBURN, WA 98092-3026
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
31611 108th Ave SE, Auburn WA 98092
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Emily Stenson, 31611 108th Ave SE, Auburn, WA 98092
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Emily Stenson, 31611 108th Ave SE, Auburn WA 98092
Signed the 990
Emily Stenson, President
Phone
(253) 737-7197

Mission

The Stenson Foundation is dedicated to funding innovative pediatric cancer research to improve outcomes and develop safer, more effective treatments for children. The organization raises funds through community-driven events and partnerships, directing proceeds to leading research institutions and collaborative initiatives focused on advancing cures. The Foundation also supports organizations that provide relief and respite to families navigating childhood cancer.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The Stenson Foundation awarded a $100,000 grant to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in support of the Malignant Germ Cell Tumor International Consortium (MaGIC). This funding supports the development of laboratory models using patient tumor samples to advance research and enable testing of new, more effective, and less toxic treatments for pediatric germ cell cancers.
    Expenses $100,000 · grants $100,000
  • The Stenson Foundation provided a $5,000 grant to Footprints of Fight, a nonprofit organization that delivers direct relief and holiday assistance to families navigating childhood cancer. In addition, the Foundation purchased and distributed holiday gifts specifically for teen patients with cancer in Washington State, helping address an often under-supported age group during the holiday season.
    Expenses $5,000 · grants $5,000
  • The Stenson Foundation provided holiday gifts and support to teens undergoing cancer treatment, a group often underserved in pediatric care. The program delivered age-appropriate gifts and comfort items to patients at hospitals including Seattle Childrens Hospital and Mary Bridge Childrens Hospital, helping bring joy, relief, and a sense of normalcy during the holiday season while addressing the emotional challenges of treatment.
    Expenses $11,718 · grants $11,718

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
92-3160606
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Medical research (H98)
Assets (IRS master file)
$41,782
Income (IRS master file)
$312,873

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$230,435$218,958$41,782IRS
990-N for 2024
Officer: Emily Stenson
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: Emily Stenson
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 92-3160606).

Questions about STENSON FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of STENSON FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of STENSON FOUNDATION is 92-3160606.
Is STENSON FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to STENSON FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does STENSON FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of STENSON FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did STENSON FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of STENSON FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Emily Stenson.
Who are the officers and directors of STENSON FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does STENSON FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $230,435, expenses of $218,958 and total assets of $41,782 at year end.

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