Stanley Charitable Foundation
Stanley Charitable Foundation was a private foundation based in Atlantic Beach, Florida, that made contributions to charitable organizations. Its 2023 filing is marked as a final return: the foundation reported that it liquidated all its assets during 2023, contributed them to public charities, and ceased operations by the end of that year.
Stanley Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Stanley Charitable Foundation gave $173K across 15 grants in 2023 (avg $12K), mostly in Ohio. 13% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $173,232
- +102.7% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 15
- -34.8% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $11,549
- +210.9% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $1,668
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 15, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (87% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Stanley Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its 2023 filing reports that it ceased operations by year-end, so this is not a current application opportunity.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1727 Atlantic Beach Drive, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
Phone: (615) 878-0976
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stanley Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund ($150K). Together the top 10 received $172K.
Grant Size Distribution
92 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 92 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2023 grants went to recipients in several states. By share of grant dollars, Ohio received 87%, Florida 6%, Virginia 5%, Pennsylvania 1%, and California 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Stanley Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 2 of 15 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $75K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $75K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 87% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 247% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2020) to $173K (2023). In 2023 it made 15 grants totaling $173K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Cincinnati, OH | To Further Charitable Activities | $149,805 |
| Fund for Vocations Esmont, VA | To Further Charitable Activities | $5,000 |
| St Pauls Catholic Church Jacksonville, FL | To Further Charitable Activities | $3,645 |
| Catholic Charities USA Alexandria, VA | To Further Charitable Activities | $3,500 |
| Diocese of St Augustine Jacksonville, FL | To Further Charitable Activities | $2,917 |
| Cummer Musuem Jacksonville, FL | To Further Charitable Activities | $2,083 |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Church Jacksonville, FL | To Further Charitable Activities | $1,937 |
| Toldeo Museum of Art Toledo, OH | To Further Charitable Activities | $1,668 |
| Womens Help Center Inc Johnstown, PA | To Further Charitable Activities | $1,557 |
| Word on Fire Washington, DC | To Further Charitable Activities | $270 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $-710 | $188,973 | $173,232 | 15 | $173,232 | — | $3,958 |
| 2022 | $189,683 | $52,625 | $101,862 | $85,445 | 23 | $85,445 | $12,901 | $9,688 |
| 2021 | $238,920 | $93,457 | $74,220 | $68,290 | 28 | $68,290 | $35,888 | $10,185 |
| 2020 | $219,683 | $54,822 | $58,620 | $49,947 | 26 | — | $19,027 | $9,317 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stanley Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2023 — 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 2023 grants included support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Women’s Help Center Inc. describes its mission as providing supportive counseling and shelter to people experiencing domestic violence or housing insecurity. Life Legal Defense Foundation describes its mission as providing legal defense for human beings, particularly unborn children, and supporting their advocates through law and education. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $173,232. The median grant was $1,668; grants ranged from $50 to $149,805. The largest listed grant was $149,805 to Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund, for “to further charitable activities.” Other listed grants included $5,000 to Fund for Vocations, $3,645 to St Pauls Catholic Church, and $3,500 to Catholic Charities USA, each for “to further charitable activities.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Bryan H Lipinski was listed as chairman on the 2023 filing.
Stanley Charitable Foundation is led by Bryan H. Lipinski, Chairman on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Bryan H. Lipinski
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Stanley Charitable Foundation
How much does Stanley Charitable Foundation give each year?
Stanley Charitable Foundation gave $173K across 15 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $85K across 23 grants.
What is Stanley Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Stanley Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $1,668, and its average grant was $11,549, across 15 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Stanley Charitable Foundation that year got $75K on average.
Where does Stanley Charitable Foundation give grants?
Stanley Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jacksonville, FL (4 grants).
Does Stanley Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Stanley Charitable Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further Charitable Activities" (15 grants).
Who are Stanley Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Stanley Charitable Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund ($149,805), Fund for Vocations ($5,000) and St Pauls Catholic Church ($3,645), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Stanley Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Women’s Help Center Inc. describes its mission as providing supportive counseling and shelter to people experiencing domestic violence or housing insecurity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stanley Charitable Foundation?
The foundation stated that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Stanley Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Stanley Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Stanley Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Stanley Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3631526. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Stanley Charitable 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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