FAQ – Grantees
The Stewardship Foundation is a family foundation in Tacoma, Washington with roots dating back to 1947. We enjoy a rich legacy of Christian faith-based philanthropy, one based upon service to others. From local engagements to international strategies, the Stewardship Foundation shares our resources with the hope to alleviate suffering, to improve the lives of those on the margins, and to be an instrument of God’s healing and peace in our world.
Mission Statement
The Stewardship Foundation provides resources to Christ-centered organizations that share their faith in Jesus in word and deed with others throughout the world.
The resources we share include financial support, networking, and philanthropic counsel.
The people we serve include the poor, the marginalized, the disadvantaged and those who lack faith in Jesus.
The areas we serve include the Puget Sound region, the United States and the Developing World.
The programs we support include Christian leadership, poverty, justice and reconciliation, faith and discipleship, and children at risk.
Our Values and Identity
- We are Committed to Christ: Our faith in Jesus is foundational in our mission and service.
- We are Stewards: We manage and share resources entrusted to us. They are not our own.
- We are Listeners: The expertise of partners and practitioners helps guide our investment of resources for maximum impact.
- We value Mutuality: We recognize the interdependent partnership between giver and receiver.
- We acknowledge Complexity: The issues we address such as poverty and justice are multi-dimensional and require solutions which match the depth of the problems.
- We respect the equality of Women: We believe in the importance of gender diversity in organizational leadership and on governing boards. We support the empowerment of women worldwide.
- We are Advocates: We are proponents of racial and ethnic justice and reconciliation.
- We are Inclusive: We recognize and affirm the dignity of all people. We do not discriminate on the bases of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Grantee Spotlight
The MomCo exists to encourage and equip moms of young children to realize their potential as mothers, women and leaders, in relationship with Jesus and in partnership with the local church. Since its inception in 1973, The MomCo (formally MOPS International) has been a global force in evangelism through reaching moms worldwide. Initially launched in Colorado by eight women, The MomCo now impacts 4.75 million moms in the U.S. and 82,608 moms globally through in-person, digital and social programming every year. Currently, there are 79,000 meetups held annually; hosted in 104 countries and translated into 25 languages. Every year, MomCo develops new programs and curriculum to meet the unique needs of moms within various mothering contexts - from moms of special needs kids to military moms to moms in countries where the Christian population is sparse. Recognizing the impact mothers have in shaping their family’s faith, MomCo provides a replicable model that works in every cultural context offering women community, leadership training, practical parenting tools, mentoring, and the opportunity to meet Jesus for the first time or deepen their relationship. In the past 8 years, over 53,000 women have made a decision to follow Jesus because of their MomCo participation.