David T and Dorris E Staples
David T and Dorris E Staples is a private foundation based in San Marcos, California. Its 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
David T and Dorris E Staples at a glance
- Total assets
- $5,093,017
- Revenue (2024)
- $461,336
- +44.1% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $384,328
- +28.1% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $3,000
- -85.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to David T and Dorris E Staples
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 950 Boardwalk 201, San Marcos, CA 92078
Phone: (760) 471-1100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who David T and Dorris E Staples funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 30 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2022 grantees were based in Escondido, Temecula, and Fallbrook, California.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How David T and Dorris E Staples gives
- In 2022 it paid out 123% 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 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $400K (2022) to $455K (2020). In 2022 it made 16 grants totaling $400K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CCAE Trust Escondido, CA | Theatricals | $255,000 |
| Interfaith Community Services Escondido, CA | General Operations | $40,000 |
| California Center for the Arts Escondido, CA | General Operations | $36,650 |
| Csusm San Marcos, CA | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Richards Institute Napa, CA | General Ops | $10,000 |
| Vista Adult School Vista, CA | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Fallbrook Senior Care Fallbrook, CA | General Ops | $5,000 |
| Empower Me Up San Marcos, CA | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Green Acres Interactive Therapy Temecula, CA | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Escondido Educational Foundation Escondido, CA | General Operations | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,093,017 | $461,336 | $3,000 | — | — | — | $384,328 | — |
| 2023 | — | $320,116 | $20,000 | — | — | — | $300,116 | — |
| 2022 | $4,864,144 | $1,268,525 | $518,108 | $400,201 | 16 | $435,158 | $112,186 | $354,277 |
| 2021 | — | $277,920 | $52,911 | — | — | — | $200,009 | — |
| 2020 | $5,205,918 | $148,275 | $548,534 | $454,996 | 14 | — | $72,660 | $318,671 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included organizations whose stated missions covered community services, arts, therapeutic programs, and library enrichment. Interfaith Community Services Inc says it empowers people in need to stabilize and improve their lives through comprehensive programs in partnership with diverse faith communities and people of compassion. California Center for the Arts says its mission is to enrich the community through the power of the arts. Green Acres Interactive Therapy Inc says it provides physical and emotional therapy through horse and farm animal interactions with special-needs individuals and educates the public in therapeutic equine riding. Friends of Fallbrook Library says its purpose is to enrich and enhance the Fallbrook branch of the San Diego County Library and assist the function of that cultural facility.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $400,201. Listed grants included $40,000 to Interfaith Community Services Inc, $36,650 to California Center for the Arts, $5,000 to Green Acres Interactive Therapy Inc, and $750 to Friends of Fallbrook Library. The average grant across the 16 grants was about $25,013.
The 2023 filing reported no grants, and the 2024 filing also reported no grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists M Joseph Bowe as President/Director, Barbara Fischer as CFO/Director, Karen Jobe as Director, and Colleen Heublein as Secretary.
David T and Dorris E Staples is led by M. Joseph Bowe, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
M. Joseph Bowe
President & Director
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Fischer
CFO & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Jobe
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Colleen Heublein
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 David T and Dorris E Staples
How large is David T and Dorris E Staples?
David T and Dorris E Staples reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $461K.
What does David T and Dorris E Staples fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included organizations whose stated missions covered community services, arts, therapeutic programs, and library enrichment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from David T and Dorris E Staples?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does David T and Dorris E Staples make grants?
The listed 2022 grantees were based in Escondido, Temecula, and Fallbrook, California.
What is David T and Dorris E Staples's EIN?
David T and Dorris E Staples's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0723110. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does David T and Dorris E Staples accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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