Stephen E And Maryanne G Means
The organization is a private foundation focused on supporting religious and educational initiatives. Its mission centers on funding ministry service programs and educational outreach, reflecting a commitment to faith-based and educational causes. The foundation primarily serves organizations that promote religious education and community services, indicating a strong alignment with religious values. It has made significant contributions to various charities, particularly those involved in ministry and educational programs, demonstrating its dedication to enhancing community welfare through faith-driven initiatives.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A faith-based or education nonprofit (often ministry- or parish-affiliated) with an established relationship or referral into the foundation’s network, or an organization working with intermediary vehicles used by the foundation.
Good Fit
- • Mission focused on religious education, ministry service, or faith-based outreach.
- • Existing relationship or introduction from a board member, prior grantee, or intermediary (e.g., donor-advised fund sponsor).
- • Program requests for ministry service or educational program support rather than general operating unrestricted funds.
- • Located in or connected to states that have previously received support (PA, DC, CA, MD, CO) or nationally via intermediaries.
Geography
In the latest year grants reached recipients across five states (PA, DC, CA, MD, CO), showing a multi-state footprint even though one Pennsylvania grant dominated the dollar total.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows seven distinct independent recipients with five repeat grantees from the prior year, indicating a modestly diverse portfolio for a small private foundation despite substantial dollar concentration in one large grant.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly restricts funding to preselected recipients and no public application or contact route is visible; although two new recipients appeared in the latest year, the declared preselection policy and lack of contact details make entry for unfamiliar applicants unlikely.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
