Stanley Consultants Charitable Foundation
The Stanley Consultants Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Muscatine, Iowa. Established in 1982 and funded by two percent of Stanley Consultants’ pre-tax annual profits, it supports nonprofits through charitable giving, scholarships, and strategic partnerships. Stanley Consultants says the foundation has donated more than $3.25 million since its establishment.
Stanley Consultants Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Stanley Consultants Charitable Foundation gave $142K across 20 grants in 2026 (avg $7K), mostly in Iowa. 74% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $142,299
- -4.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 20
- +25.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $7,115
- -23.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,695,853
- +101.7% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 74% first-time grantees (14 of 19, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (60% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Stanley Consultants Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing lists an indication of IRC 501(c) nonprofit status if the applicant is a private foundation as the required material. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- No deadlines are listed.
- Deadline
- No deadlines are listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Jesse Herron Director
Mailing address: 225 Iowa Avenue, Muscatine, IA 52761
Phone: (563) 264-6600
Email: herronjesse@stanleygroup.com
Website: https://stanleyconsultants.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stanley Consultants Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine ($42K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $139K.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 86 grants of 86 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, Iowa recipients received 60% of grant dollars, followed by recipients in Washington, DC (26%), Illinois (8%), Colorado (3%), and Ohio (2%). The largest listed Iowa grants went to organizations in Muscatine.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Stanley Consultants Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
74%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 14 of 19 grantees (74%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $200 first-time, $15K repeat.
- 26% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−7%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 249% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2026). 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 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2019) to $288K (2021). In 2026 it made 20 grants totaling $142K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine Muscatine, IA | Charitable | $40,000 |
| ACEC Research Instutute Washington, DC | Educational | $37,000 |
| Muscatine Chamber of Commerce Muscatine, IA | charitable | $20,000 |
| United Way of Muscatine Muscatine, IA | charitable | $15,000 |
| Junior Achievement of the Heartland Moline, IL | educational | $10,000 |
| National Pearl Button Museum Muscatine, IA | educational | $5,744 |
| Disabled American Veterans Cincinnati, OH | charitable | $2,705 |
| Iowa College Fund Des Moines, IA | Educational | $2,250 |
| All Roads Shelter Boulder, CO | charitable | $2,000 |
| Catholic Charities Denver, CO | charitable | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,695,853 | $998,346 | $143,072 | $142,299 | 20 | $142,299 | — | $57,188 |
| 2025 | $840,578 | $390,941 | $148,978 | $148,656 | 16 | $148,978 | $36,685 | $39,638 |
| 2024 | $598,615 | $359,325 | $153,048 | $152,630 | 12 | $153,048 | $15,648 | $28,612 |
| 2023 | $392,338 | $276,969 | $170,466 | $152,894 | 12 | $170,466 | $4,375 | $19,999 |
| 2022 | $285,835 | $176,541 | $180,191 | $170,782 | 26 | $180,191 | $870 | $17,968 |
| 2021 | $289,485 | $79,172 | $290,568 | $287,655 | 43 | — | $3,908 | $18,883 |
| 2019 | $383,034 | $238,353 | $42,313 | $26,500 | 6 | — | $3,353 | $13,152 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stanley Consultants Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $57K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Stanley Consultants frames its community engagement around its mission to “engineer a sustainable, connected and enriched world for all.” The foundation’s stated forms of support include scholarships, charitable giving, and strategic partnerships.
Its 2026 grants show support for charitable and educational purposes. Among the recipients, the Muscatine Chamber of Commerce describes its own purposes as charitable, scientific, literary, and educational. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital says its mission is to advance cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. The National Humane Society describes its work as public education about animal overpopulation and spaying and neutering pets.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $142,299. Grants ranged from $200 to $40,000, with a median grant of $2,000. Notable awards included $40,000 to the Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine, $37,000 to the ACEC Research Institute, $20,000 to the Muscatine Chamber of Commerce, $15,000 to United Way of Muscatine, and $10,000 to Junior Achievement of the Heartland.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2026 filing lists Kate C. E. Harris and Gregory W. Eldridge as directors; Stuart L. Crenshaw as secretary; Jesse J. Herron as treasurer; and William C. Harper and Christine L. Cole as assistant treasurers.
Stanley Consultants Charitable Foundation's 2026 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Kate C. E. Harris
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Gregory W. Eldridge
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
William C. Harper
Assistant Treasurer
Treasurer → Assistant Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Christine L. Cole
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jesse J. Herron
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Stuart L. Crenshaw
Secretary
Secretary → Directorsecretary, 2023
Directorsecretary → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Dale R. Sweere (2019–2025) — Director
- Former: Michael R. Helms (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: James A. Nepple (2019) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "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 Consultants Charitable Foundation
How much does Stanley Consultants Charitable Foundation give each year?
Stanley Consultants Charitable Foundation gave $142K across 20 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $149K across 16 grants.
What is Stanley Consultants Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Stanley Consultants Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $2,000, and its average grant was $7,115, across 20 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Stanley Consultants Charitable Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Stanley Consultants Charitable Foundation give grants?
Stanley Consultants Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (26%) and Illinois (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Muscatine, IA (5 grants).
Does Stanley Consultants Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Stanley Consultants Charitable Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (15 grants) and "Educational" (4 grants).
Who are Stanley Consultants Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Stanley Consultants Charitable Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine ($42,000 across 2 grants), ACEC Research Instutute ($37,000) and Muscatine Chamber of Commerce ($20,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Stanley Consultants Charitable Foundation?
Stanley Consultants Charitable Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $142K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $57K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Stanley Consultants Charitable Foundation fund?
Stanley Consultants frames its community engagement around its mission to “engineer a sustainable, connected and enriched world for all.” The foundation’s stated forms of support include scholarships, charitable giving, and strategic partnerships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stanley Consultants Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Stanley Consultants Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Stanley Consultants Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1186325. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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