Stamford Valley Foundation
Stamford Valley Foundation is a private foundation based in Edmond, Oklahoma. Its 2025 IRS filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in Oklahoma, Colorado, and Texas.
Stamford Valley Foundation at a glance
In short: Stamford Valley Foundation gave $143K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Oklahoma. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $142,500
- +9.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,179
- +1.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,913,033
- -4.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (2 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (78% 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 Stamford Valley Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3408 Deer Valley, Edmond, OK 73034
Phone: (405) 630-7516
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stamford Valley Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Oklahoma Christian University ($50K). Together the top 10 received $137K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 67 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma, 21% to recipients in Colorado, and 1% to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Stamford Valley Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 14 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 86% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). 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
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $116K (2021) to $143K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $143K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma Christian University Oklahoma City, OK | General | $50,000 |
| CASA De La Esperanza Foundation Fort Collins, CO | General | $30,000 |
| City Rescue Mission Oklahoma City, OK | General | $10,000 |
| Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Oklahoma City, OK | General | $10,000 |
| Water 4 Oklahoma City, OK | General | $10,000 |
| Crossings Community Church Oklahoma City, OK | General | $6,500 |
| Positive Tomorrows Oklahoma City, OK | General | $5,000 |
| Special Care Inc Oklahoma City, OK | General | $5,000 |
| The Homeless Alliance Oklahoma City, OK | General | $5,000 |
| Infant Crisis Services Oklahoma City, OK | General | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,913,033 | $75,072 | $164,685 | $142,500 | 14 | $142,500 | $60,641 | $154,780 |
| 2024 | $2,002,646 | $217,875 | $146,820 | $130,000 | 13 | $130,000 | $201,055 | $142,666 |
| 2023 | $1,931,591 | $50,749 | $145,563 | $130,000 | 12 | $130,000 | $44,142 | $129,630 |
| 2022 | $2,026,405 | $115,058 | $147,668 | $132,000 | 13 | $132,000 | $101,390 | $130,454 |
| 2021 | $2,059,015 | $97,696 | $130,468 | $115,500 | 15 | $115,500 | $83,845 | $131,621 |
| 2020 | $2,091,787 | $55,926 | $132,464 | $120,500 | 13 | — | $43,962 | $115,723 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stamford Valley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $155K 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 available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose work includes education, operating a children’s home, addressing homelessness and hunger, and supporting children and families with special needs. For example, Oklahoma Christian University describes its mission as educating, mentoring, and inspiring learners to fulfill their potential; the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma says it leads a network providing nutritious food and pathways to self-sufficiency; and Positive Tomorrows describes itself as a school and social service agency for families experiencing homelessness.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $142,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $5,000.
The largest reported grants included $50,000 to Oklahoma Christian University, $30,000 to Casa de la Esperanza Foundation, and $10,000 each to City Rescue Mission, Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, and Water 4. Other listed grants included $6,500 to Crossings Community Church; $5,000 each to Positive Tomorrows, Special Care Inc., The Homeless Alliance, and Infant Crisis Services; and $2,000 each to YWCA and Christ’s Haven for Children. The filing lists the grant purposes as general.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Natalie A. Bonney as president, Jeffrey A. Bonney as secretary, Phillip A. Bonney as vice-president, and Kyle E. Bonney as treasurer.
Stamford Valley Foundation is led by Natalie A. Bonney, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Natalie A. Bonney
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey A. Bonney
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kyle E. Bonney
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Phillip A. Bonney
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Stamford Valley Foundation
How much does Stamford Valley Foundation give each year?
Stamford Valley Foundation gave $143K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $130K across 13 grants.
What is Stamford Valley Foundation's typical grant size?
Stamford Valley Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,179, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Stamford Valley Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Stamford Valley Foundation give grants?
Stamford Valley Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Oklahoma City, OK (10 grants).
Does Stamford Valley Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Stamford Valley Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Stamford Valley Foundation's largest grantees?
Stamford Valley Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Oklahoma Christian University ($50,000), CASA De La Esperanza Foundation ($30,000) and City Rescue Mission ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Stamford Valley Foundation?
Stamford Valley Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $143K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $155K (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 Stamford Valley Foundation fund?
The available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose work includes education, operating a children’s home, addressing homelessness and hunger, and supporting children and families with special needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stamford Valley Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Stamford Valley Foundation's EIN?
Stamford Valley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4811819. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Stamford Valley Foundation 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 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 May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Stamford Valley Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/stamford-valley-foundation-morg_f5d72abf0890421894fa664ea7b70037
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