BM Stanton Foundation
BM Stanton Foundation is a private foundation based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Its 2025 filing reports 13 grants totaling $100,288, with recipients primarily in Virginia and a smaller share of grant dollars going to Florida.
BM Stanton Foundation at a glance
In short: BM Stanton Foundation gave $100K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Virginia. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $100,288
- +0.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +44.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,714
- -30.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $617,731
- +10.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (4 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to BM Stanton Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing says applicants should contact Diane Monroe and provide a letter stating the charitable purpose of the fund drive, along with proof that the recipient is tax-exempt under IRS Code Section 501(c)(3). The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It also states that contributions are made to 501(c)(3) organizations located in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
- Review Cycle
- The filing states that materials must be submitted prior to October 31 each year.
- Deadline
- The filing states that materials must be submitted prior to October 31 each year.
- Contact
Application contact: Diane Monroe
Mailing address: 1317 Kingfisher Court, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Phone: (757) 368-4466
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who BM Stanton Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Seton Youth Shelters ($37K). Together the top 10 received $96K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 51 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. In filing year 2025, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia and 5% to recipients in Florida. The filing’s application information states that contributions are made to 501(c)(3) organizations located in Virginia Beach.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is BM Stanton Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 13 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 46% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2019) to $120K (2023). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seton Youth Shelters Virginia Beach, VA | Community | $37,288 |
| Virginia Horse Center Foundation Lexington, VA | Community | $12,500 |
| Hope House Foundation Norfolk, VA | Community | $10,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Academy Virginia Beach, VA | Education | $7,000 |
| Virginia Aquarium Virginia Beach, VA | Educational | $7,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Chesapeake Chesakeake, VA | Community | $5,000 |
| Virginia Beach Court-Appointed Special Advocates Virginia Beach, VA | Children & Youth Services | $5,000 |
| Ocala Symphony Ocala, FL | Community | $5,000 |
| Virginia Beach Rescue Squad Foundation Virginia Beach, VA | HEALTH | $5,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Wine Classic Foundation Virginia Beach, VA | Community | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $617,731 | $193,475 | $137,268 | $100,288 | 13 | $100,478 | $159,666 | $114,747 |
| 2024 | $561,524 | $217,476 | $129,264 | $100,000 | 9 | $100,409 | $190,245 | $111,044 |
| 2023 | $473,312 | $183,419 | $172,422 | $120,000 | 9 | $122,643 | $135,479 | $108,352 |
| 2022 | $469,815 | $153,207 | $184,768 | $114,000 | 10 | $115,952 | $83,619 | $109,699 |
| 2021 | $493,876 | $138,227 | $289,810 | $120,000 | 10 | $135,462 | — | $118,934 |
| 2020 | $645,459 | $63,304 | $135,618 | $96,000 | 16 | — | $40,146 | $123,362 |
| 2019 | $717,773 | $84,069 | $99,285 | $70,000 | 17 | — | $56,192 | $98,645 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, BM Stanton Foundation reported a distributable amount of $115K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations whose work includes community services, education, health, and youth-related purposes.
Among the grantees, Chesapeake Bay Academy describes its mission as educating students through individualized academic programs that address learning differences. Hope House Foundation says it supports people with disabilities to live in their own homes and participate fully in their communities. Virginia Beach Rescue Squad Foundation Inc. describes its mission as supporting an independent and vital Virginia Beach volunteer rescue system. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $100,288. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $37,288, with a median of $5,000.
The largest reported grants included $37,288 to Seton Youth Shelters, $12,500 to Virginia Horse Center Foundation, $10,000 to Hope House Foundation, and $7,000 each to Chesapeake Bay Academy and Virginia Aquarium. Other reported grants included $5,000 to Meals on Wheels of Chesapeake, Virginia Beach Court-Appointed Special Advocates, Ocala Symphony, and Virginia Beach Rescue Squad Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Diane S. Monroe as chair of the board; Dorothy P. Mannix and Robert M. Stanton as board members; and AMG National Trust Bank as acting trustee.
BM Stanton Foundation is led by Diane S. Monroe, Chairman of Board on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Diane S. Monroe
Chairman of Board
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
AMG National Trust Bank
Acting Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
$10K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Dorothy P. Mannix
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Robert M. Stanton
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
Frequently asked questions about BM Stanton Foundation
How much does BM Stanton Foundation give each year?
BM Stanton Foundation gave $100K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $100K across 9 grants.
What is BM Stanton Foundation's typical grant size?
BM Stanton Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,714, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from BM Stanton Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does BM Stanton Foundation give grants?
BM Stanton Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Virginia Beach, VA (9 grants).
Does BM Stanton Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on BM Stanton Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community" (8 grants).
Who are BM Stanton Foundation's largest grantees?
BM Stanton Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Seton Youth Shelters ($37,288), Virginia Horse Center Foundation ($12,500) and Hope House Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is BM Stanton Foundation?
BM Stanton Foundation reported $618K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $100K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $115K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does BM Stanton Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations whose work includes community services, education, health, and youth-related purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from BM Stanton Foundation?
The 2025 filing says applicants should contact Diane Monroe and provide a letter stating the charitable purpose of the fund drive, along with proof that the recipient is tax-exempt under IRS Code Section 501(c)(3). Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is BM Stanton Foundation's EIN?
BM Stanton Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6191995. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 3, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). BM Stanton Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/bm-stanton-foundation-morg_7628f57082f1453a80db9a5f95192dac
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