OVERVIEW: The Alexander and Margaret Stewart Trust supports pediatrics, cancer care and cancer research in Washington, D.C.
IP TAKE: Although this funder has some national interests, it prioritizes the health and well-being of children in D.C., as well as helping D.C. residents who are suffering from cancer.
PROFILE: Established in 1947, the Alexander and Margaret Stewart Trust is a private foundation based in Washington, D.C. This is the foundation of Mary Stewart and Helen Stewart Devore, who created the foundation in honor of their parents. The foundation aims to "provide support for innovative scientists researching cancer and for exceptional nonprofit organizations striving to improve the quality of life for children and for people with cancer residing in the District of Columbia.” It funds local efforts for pediatrics, cancer care and cancer research.
Grants for Public Health and Access, Diseases, and Brain and Cell Research
The Alexander and Margaret Stewart Trust’s support for pediatrics focuses on children living in the most vulnerable and disadvantaged neighborhoods of Washington, D.C. Funding often goes towards community health centers, neonatal care programs, early medical interventions, speech and occupational therapy for children and pediatric mental health. The funder’s cancer care support involves cancer treatment funding for low-income populations in D.C. the Stewart Trust funds a Pew-Stewart Scholars initiative that supports early-career scientists looking to find cures for cancer. Beyond these core interests, Stewart looks for opportunities to seed new major initiatives and leverage other resources to have a broad impact.
Past local grantees include Mary’s Center for Maternal and Child Care, Kids First, Joseph’s House and Food & Friends.
Important Grant Details
Grants range between about $10,000 and $150,000. Grantmaking largely focuses on the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
This foundation accepts unsolicited letters of inquiry from nonprofits. Grantseekers should submit LOIs through the foundation’s online system and wait for a notification from the trustees about whether a formal proposal submission is requested. Nonprofit applications should be submitted by September 23, and then applicants will receive a response by no later than December of that year. Direct general questions to the staff at info@stewart-trust.org or 202-785-9892.
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