J Lee Stansbury Trust
The J Lee Stansbury Trust is a private foundation based in Rockwall, Texas. Its 2025 filing describes a scholarship program that assists qualified students in securing a college education at qualifying 501(c)(3) educational or charitable organizations.
J Lee Stansbury Trust at a glance
In short: J Lee Stansbury Trust gave $67K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $67,303
- -51.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,487
- -3.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $2,740,928
- -1.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to J Lee Stansbury Trust
- How to Apply
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The filing instructs applicants to contact Jerry Stansbury and submit an application for scholarship benefits, a school transcript, and letters of recommendation. The trust states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists May 31.
- Deadline
- The filing lists May 31.
- Contact
Application contact: Co Jerry Stansbury
Mailing address: 737 Park Place Blvd, Rockwall, TX 75087
Phone: (940) 465-4523
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who J Lee Stansbury Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Dallas Baptist University ($33K across 8 grants). Together the top 8 received $67K.
Grant Size Distribution
137 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 137 grants of 137 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 4% to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How J Lee Stansbury Trust gives
- Giving fell 53% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $67K (2025) to $165K (2020). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Women's University Denton, TX | Education | $11,303 |
| Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX | Education | $5,000 |
| Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX | Education | $5,000 |
| Eastfield College Mesquite, TX | Education | $5,000 |
| Mary Hardin Baylor Belton, TX | Education | $5,000 |
| Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX | Education | $5,000 |
| Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX | Education | $5,000 |
| Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX | Education | $4,000 |
| Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX | Education | $4,000 |
| Texas Am University College Station, TX | Education | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,740,928 | $465,143 | $642,267 | $67,303 | 15 | $162,023 | — | $176,370 |
| 2024 | $2,784,102 | $418,117 | $615,942 | $138,948 | 30 | $258,707 | $60,882 | $231,916 |
| 2023 | $2,970,749 | $377,525 | $641,897 | $130,278 | 30 | $232,709 | — | $246,150 |
| 2022 | $3,308,478 | $464,794 | $672,263 | $142,441 | 33 | $243,666 | $36,197 | — |
| 2021 | $3,439,895 | $537,914 | $631,686 | $133,700 | 29 | $245,620 | $151,848 | $246,262 |
| 2020 | $3,328,403 | $371,488 | $629,525 | $165,458 | 45 | — | $14,944 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J Lee Stansbury Trust reported a distributable amount of $176K 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
The trust’s stated charitable activity is a scholarship program providing assistance to qualified students seeking a college education at a college or university that qualifies as a 501(c)(3) exempt educational or charitable organization.
Its 2025 grantees included universities and colleges. Dallas Baptist University describes its own mission as providing Christ-centered higher education and preparing servant leaders. Abilene Christian University describes its mission as educating students for Christian service and leadership.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the trust reported 15 grants totaling $67,303. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $11,303, with a median of $4,000. Notable recipients included Texas Woman’s University ($11,303), Dallas Baptist University (multiple grants, including grants of $5,000, $4,000, and $3,000), Eastfield College ($5,000), and the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor ($5,000). The listed grant purposes were education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jerry N Stansbury, Beth Denison, and Shannon Guthrie as trustees.
J Lee Stansbury Trust's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Beth Denison
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2025)
Jerry N. Stansbury
Trustee
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$63K (2020) → $65K (2025)
Shannon Guthrie
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $65K, to Jerry N Stansbury (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about J Lee Stansbury Trust
How much does J Lee Stansbury Trust give each year?
J Lee Stansbury Trust gave $67K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $139K across 30 grants.
What is J Lee Stansbury Trust's typical grant size?
J Lee Stansbury Trust's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $4,487, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does J Lee Stansbury Trust give grants?
J Lee Stansbury Trust gives mostly in Texas: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (8 grants).
Does J Lee Stansbury Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on J Lee Stansbury Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (15 grants).
Who are J Lee Stansbury Trust's largest grantees?
J Lee Stansbury Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Dallas Baptist University ($33,000 across 8 grants), Texas Women's University ($11,303) and Eastfield College ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is J Lee Stansbury Trust?
J Lee Stansbury Trust reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $162K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $176K (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 J Lee Stansbury Trust fund?
The trust’s stated charitable activity is a scholarship program providing assistance to qualified students seeking a college education at a college or university that qualifies as a 501(c)(3) exempt educational or charitable organization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from J Lee Stansbury Trust?
The filing instructs applicants to contact Jerry Stansbury and submit an application for scholarship benefits, a school transcript, and letters of recommendation. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is J Lee Stansbury Trust's EIN?
J Lee Stansbury Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-7085291. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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