Stanford Family Foundation
Stanford Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including recipients in Oklahoma, North Carolina, and Colorado.
Stanford Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Stanford Family Foundation gave $180K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $180,000
- +8.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +41.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,588
- -23.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,770,904
- +3.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Stanford Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2021 S Lewis Ave Suite 760, Tulsa, OK 74104
Phone: (918) 794-0147
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stanford Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Asbury United Methodist Church ($105K). Together the top 10 received $170K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 58 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma, 6% to recipients in North Carolina, and 4% to recipients in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How Stanford Family Foundation gives
- 65% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $166K (2023) to $211K (2020). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $180K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Asbury United Methodist Church Tulsa, OK | General Fund | $105,000 |
| Billy Graham Evangelical Association Charlotte, NC | General Fund | $10,000 |
| MD Anderson Tulsa, OK | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma Centennial Botanical Garden Tulsa, OK | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Churchcraft Consulting Tulsa, OK | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Focus on the Family Colorado Springs, CO | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Humane Society Tulsa, OK | General Fund | $5,000 |
| John 316 Tulsa, OK | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Turning Point Tulsa, OK | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma State University Stillwater, OK | General Fund | $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 | $2,770,904 | $286,940 | $205,461 | $180,000 | 17 | $180,000 | $261,479 | $162,137 |
| 2023 | $2,689,033 | $103,205 | $190,986 | $166,000 | 12 | $166,000 | $77,045 | $150,214 |
| 2022 | $2,748,568 | $102,661 | $222,068 | $191,000 | 12 | $191,000 | $76,673 | $160,679 |
| 2021 | $2,761,784 | $326,620 | $202,430 | $175,000 | 15 | $175,000 | $300,925 | $166,038 |
| 2020 | $2,638,855 | $195,550 | $232,634 | $211,000 | 2 | — | $173,916 | $154,279 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stanford Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $162K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. For example, the Oklahoma Centennial Botanical Garden says it promotes the beauty and importance of plants and nature; the Scott Carter Foundation says it funds research projects directed toward a cure for childhood cancers; and Sangha Inc says it provides safe, drug-free, and alcohol-free living for people recovering from addiction and alcoholism.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $180,000 through 17 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $105,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
The largest 2024 grant was $105,000 to Asbury United Methodist Church in Tulsa for its general fund. Other listed grants included $10,000 each to Billy Graham Evangelical Association, MD Anderson, Oklahoma Centennial Botanical Garden, and Churchcraft Consulting; $5,000 each to Focus on the Family, Humane Society, John 316, Turning Point, and Oklahoma State University; and $2,000 to James Dobson Family Institute and Restore Hope. The Scott Carter Foundation and Sangha Inc each received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists E Michael Stanford and Susan M Stanford as co-trustees.
Stanford Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
E. Michael Stanford
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan M. Stanford
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Stanford Family Foundation
How much does Stanford Family Foundation give each year?
Stanford Family Foundation gave $180K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $166K across 12 grants.
What is Stanford Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Stanford Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,588, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Stanford Family Foundation give grants?
Stanford Family Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tulsa, OK (13 grants) and Colorado Springs, CO (2 grants).
Does Stanford Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Stanford Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Stanford Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Stanford Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Asbury United Methodist Church ($105,000), Billy Graham Evangelical Association ($10,000) and MD Anderson ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Stanford Family Foundation?
Stanford Family Foundation reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $180K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $162K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Stanford Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stanford Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Stanford Family Foundation's EIN?
Stanford Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4787731. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Stanford Family 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Stanford Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/stanford-family-foundation-morg_a239e1d4b5374105ae4cf5ea2e0a0a10
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