The foundation, established by James Stewart, is driven by a mission to support individuals who strive for success but lack equal opportunities. Emphasizing a profound appreciation for the arts, the foundation aims to continue Stewart's legacy of giving back to the causes that enriched his life, focusing on supporting charitable causes within communities he was closely connected to.
The grant program is designed to support a wide range of charitable causes, with a primary focus on organizations located in Tucson, Arizona, and Southern California. The foundation's grant-making efforts are guided by the principle of aiding in areas such as arts, culture, humanities, education, environment, animals, health, human services, public/society benefit, and religion. With an average grant size of $10,000 and about five grants distributed annually, the foundation's total giving per year averages around $50,000.