STENSON FOUNDATION

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Organization Details

Formation Year

2023

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Emily Stenson

Phone

2537377197

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

STENSON FOUNDATION, founded in 2023, is a small nonprofit in the Medical Research sector that reported $230K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Expenses of $219K left a modest 5% surplus.

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.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $100,000 Revenue: $0

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.

Program 2

Expenses: $5,000 Revenue: $0

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...

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.

Program 3

Expenses: $11,718

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...

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.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $165,044

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $136

Other Revenue $65,255

TOTAL REVENUE $230,435

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $106,550

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $85,932

Program Expenses $116,718

Other Expenses $112,408

TOTAL EXPENSES $218,958

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$230,435	N/A	N/A
Expenses	$218,958	N/A	N/A
Net Income	$11,477	$0	N/A

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

⚠ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Kimberly Stenson	Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Tauni Ness	Secretary	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Ellie Koltermann	Board Member	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kyle Myler	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Emily Stenson	President	8.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Derek Stenson	Vice President	8.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Molly Myler	Board Member	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Megan White	Board Member	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
Daniel Serfling	Board Member	0.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
Erin Burtis	Board Member	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kara Caggiano	Board Member	6.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Bailey Gordon	Board Member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Theodore Binfet	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kayli Wilson	Board Member	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$230,435	$218,958	$41,782	$11,477