Henry M Staley Declaration of Charit Tr

SPRINGFIELD, IL EIN: 37-6055435

The Henry M Staley Declaration of Charitable Trust, also known as the Staley Family Foundation, is a private foundation based in Springfield, Illinois. Established in 1966, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees. The foundation maintains assets of $4,012,605 as of fiscal year 2024.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$4.0M

+31.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$426K

+4.6% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$9K

+4.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Henry M Staley Declaration of Charit Tr reported a distributable amount of $198K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Primary funding focus areas include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Science and STEM Education
Obesity Prevention
Cancer-related nonprofits

Grantmaking

The foundation made 60 grants in 2024, with total giving of $426,000. Typical award amounts range from $100 to $175,000.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois, Virginia, and Minnesota.

Grant Distribution by State

Illinois $1.2M (84%)

Minnesota $66K (4%)

Virginia $53K (4%)

Kentucky $25K (2%)

Tennessee $25K (2%)

North Carolina $20K (1%)

District of Columbia $12K (1%)

Oklahoma $12K (1%)

+6 more states

States

District of Columbia Georgia Illinois Kentucky Massachusetts Maryland Michigan Minnesota North Carolina North Dakota New York Oklahoma Tennessee Virginia

Cities

ArlingtonAssumptionAtlantaBelmontBereaBismarkByfieldCarbondaleChicagoDecaturEaganFairfaxHagerstownHillsdaleKankakeeLibertyMemphisMerrifieldMonticelloMt Zion

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Fiscal Year 2024:

Total Assets: $4,012,605
Total Revenues: $1,433,389
Total Expenses: $472,826
Total Grants, Contributions, etc.: $627,670
Investment Income and Dividends: $106,035

Fiscal Year 2023:

Total Assets: $3,041,989
Total Revenues: $233,104
Total Expenses: $441,953
Total Grants, Contributions, etc.: $200,218
Investment Income and Dividends: $85,679

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$4,012,605	$3,041,989	$3,250,838
Revenue	$1,433,389	$233,104	$148,770
Expenses	$472,826	$441,953	$275,874
Qualifying Distributions	$426,000	$407,345	$240,269
Net Investment Income	$847,252	$114,568	$116,444
Distributable Amount	$198,006	$181,088	$187,008

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

250 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include City of Decatur ($175,000), Staley Museum ($30,000), Milikin University ($22,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOC WASHINGTON, DC	SUPPORT	$3,000
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY CHICAGO, IL	COLORECTAL CANCER LEARNING LAB	$10,000
AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOC MERRIFIELD, VA	SUPPORT	$3,000
AMERICAN HEART ASSN EAGAN, MN	EARMARK FOR SPRINGFIELD, IL	$10,000
BBB WISE GIVING ALLIANCE MERRIFIELD, VA	SUPPORT	$500
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB DECATUR, IL	SUPPORT	$5,000
CENTRAL IL CHRISTIANS IN MISSION MT ZION, IL	SUPPORT	$1,500
CITY OF DECATUR DECATUR, IL	DECATUR LAKE FEST	$175,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION LEADERS FUND DECATUR, IL	SUPPORT	$10,000
CUMBERLAND COLLEGE WILLIAMSBURG, KY	SUPPORT	$7,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
MARK E STALEY	TRUSTEE	1	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Henry M Staley Declaration of Charit Tr fund?

The foundation primarily funds support programs, scholarships, radio and television programs, endowed scholarships for baseball fields, and initiatives related to colorectal cancer learning labs and classroom programs. Primary funding focus areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Science and STEM Education • Obesity Prevention • Cancer-related nonprofits

How do I apply for a grant from Henry M Staley Declaration of Charit Tr?

The foundation made 60 grants in 2024, with total giving of $426,000. Typical award amounts range from $100 to $175,000. Recent notable grants include: • The Staley Museum: $30,000 (2024) • Spencer Theatre Company: $20,000 (2024) • Mayo Clinic: $8,000 (2024) In 2023, the foundation made grants totaling approximately $148,700 across similar recipient categories.

Where does Henry M Staley Declaration of Charit Tr make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois, Virginia, and Minnesota.

What size grants does Henry M Staley Declaration of Charit Tr award?

In 2024, Henry M Staley Declaration of Charit Tr awarded 50 grants totaling $426K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Henry M Staley Declaration of Charit Tr required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Henry M Staley Declaration of Charit Tr reported a distributable amount of $198K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Henry M Staley Declaration of Charit Tr's EIN?

Henry M Staley Declaration of Charit Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6055435. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.