Above Standard Charitable
Above Standard Charitable is a private foundation, based in Vancouver, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $10K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $5K.
Above Standard Charitable at a glance
In short: Above Standard Charitable gave $5K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $808.167), top state Oklahoma. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,849
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- Average grant
- $808
- Median grant
- $756
- Total assets
- $10,493
- -26.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (38% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Above Standard Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Life Churchorg ($2K). Together the top 6 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Above Standard Charitable gives
- In 2025 it paid out 893% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2023) to $5K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Life Churchorg Edmond, OK | Christain Ministry | $1,857 |
| Freedom Life Church Angier, NC | Christain Ministry | $981 |
| Liberty and Justice Rahway, NJ | Advocacy Ministry | $761 |
| Prism SMS Foundation Herdon VA, VA | Nonprofit Foundation | $750 |
| Union Gospel Mission Portland, OR | Christain Nonprofit Ministry | $250 |
| Joel Osteen Church Houston, TX | Christain Ministry | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,493 | $1,625 | $5,449 | $4,849 | 6 | $5,449 | $610 |
| 2024 | $14,317 | $625 | $625 | — | — | $625 | $705 |
| 2023 | $14,317 | $10,903 | $2,100 | $1,500 | 1 | $2,100 | $394 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Above Standard Charitable reported a distributable amount of $610 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Above Standard Charitable is led by Michael Standard, President on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Standard
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Above Standard Charitable
How much does Above Standard Charitable give each year?
Above Standard Charitable gave $5K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Above Standard Charitable's typical grant size?
Above Standard Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $756, and its average grant was $808, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Above Standard Charitable give grants?
Above Standard Charitable's top state is Oklahoma, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (20%) and New Jersey (16%).
Does Above Standard Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Above Standard Charitable's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Christain Ministry" (3 grants).
Who are Above Standard Charitable's largest grantees?
Above Standard Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Life Churchorg ($1,857), Freedom Life Church ($981) and Liberty and Justice ($761), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Above Standard Charitable?
Above Standard Charitable reported $10K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $610 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Above Standard Charitable's EIN?
Above Standard Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-6451254. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 9, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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