Richard Seth Staley Educational
The Richard Seth Staley Educational Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) foundation based in Phoenix, Arizona. Established in 1980 as the Richard Seth Staley Foundation for Psychological Development, the organization operates as a Nevada nonprofit corporation dedicated to philanthropic giving across education, social issues, human services, the arts, and health.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$17.0M
+13.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$584K
+1.1% YoY
Grant Count
44
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
+1.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving priorities emphasize education as a primary focus area, with additional support for:
- Social issues
- Human services, with particular emphasis on children
- The arts
- Health organizations
- Community health
- Higher education
- Performing arts and music
- Economics and public affairs
Grantmaking
The foundation made approximately 23 grants in its most recent fiscal year.
Grant Range
approximately $53,000
Average Grant
approximately $53,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations nationally, with particular geographic emphasis on:
- Colorado
- California
- Arizona
- District of Columbia
- Additional funding in states including Alabama, Georgia, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Texas, Virginia, and Washington
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $17,029,780
- Total annual giving: $584,450
- Total revenue: $857,786
- Total expenses: $887,575
- Total liabilities: $0
- Number of employees: 0
Tax-Exempt Status:
- Designated as 501(c)(3)
- Tax-exempt since May 1981
- EIN: 95-3532336
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $17,029,780 | $15,071,420 | $14,259,926 |
| Revenue | $857,786 | $542,368 | $317,834 |
| Expenses | $887,575 | $863,649 | $931,844 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $711,060 | $701,231 | $742,656 |
| Net Investment Income | $688,193 | $387,171 | $222,315 |
| Distributable Amount | $780,926 | $716,902 | $788,466 |
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
210 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Kathleen Keltner — Director, President, and Treasurer (serves without compensation)
- Kurt Keltner — Director and Secretary (serves without compensation)
- Donald H. Keltner — Listed as contact person
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHLEEN KELTNER | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT/TREASURER | — | — |
| KURT KELTNER | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY | — | — |
Contact Information
- Phone: 480-432-9171
- Address: 4015 W Lupine Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85029-3037
- Mailing Address: P.O. Box 4129, Aspen, CO 81612
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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