Stanley E Fulton Family Foundation
The Stanley E Fulton Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations in several states, with each listed grant’s purpose recorded as “GENERAL.”
Stanley E Fulton Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Stanley E Fulton Family Foundation gave $9.7M across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $884K), top state Kansas. 55% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,725,502
- -53.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -52.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $884,137
- -1.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500,000
- Total assets
- $208,225,561
- +2.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (6 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (45% 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 Stanley E Fulton 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: 2200 Ross Avenue 3600, Dallas, TX 75201-7932
Phone: (214) 855-7444
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stanley E Fulton Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Signatry ($4.4M). Together the top 10 received $9.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
92 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 29 grants of 92 (32%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. Kansas received 45% of the total, Virginia 19%, Texas 11%, Oklahoma 11%, and Ohio 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Stanley E Fulton Family Foundation open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 11 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $502K; repeat grants $1.3M. How we count
Medians: $500K first-time, $500K repeat.
- 36% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 32% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9.7M (2025) to $20.7M (2024). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $9.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Signatry Overland Park, KS | General | $4,385,000 |
| University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA | General | $1,330,502 |
| Neighborhood Services Organization Oklahoma City, OK | General | $1,100,000 |
| Jim Riley Outreach Frisco, TX | General | $500,000 |
| Randolph-Macon Academy Front Royal, VA | General | $500,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic - Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health Cleveland, OH | General | $500,000 |
| The Rightway Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General | $500,000 |
| Buckner Children and Family Services Inc Dallas, TX | General | $400,000 |
| The Monkey & the Elephant Philadelphia, PA | General | $300,000 |
| El Paso Human Services El Paso, TX | General | $200,000 |
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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 | $208,225,561 | $13,683,533 | $10,634,317 | $9,725,502 | 11 | $10,107,375 | $9,392,950 | $9,675,498 |
| 2024 | $203,284,941 | $25,866,122 | $17,398,555 | $20,679,000 | 23 | $21,068,232 | $10,335,652 | $9,637,719 |
| 2023 | $199,834,792 | $10,824,084 | $19,231,716 | $14,352,400 | 21 | $15,208,833 | $9,323,466 | $9,711,687 |
| 2022 | $203,743,171 | $-10,523,305 | $14,474,288 | $14,250,000 | 16 | $14,583,034 | $10,049,613 | $10,695,640 |
| 2021 | $229,368,461 | $31,444,907 | $10,443,600 | $13,215,000 | 21 | — | $2,526,795 | $10,601,885 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stanley E Fulton Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9.7M 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose own descriptions span different kinds of work. Neighborhood Services Organization says it works to encourage independence through safe, healthy homes, dental care, and nutrition. Randolph-Macon Academy describes itself as a co-ed private school for grades 6–12 with a university-preparatory curriculum. Jim Riley Outreach says it supports young adults aging out of foster care or facing homelessness through housing, mentorship, and life skills. The Rightway Foundation describes its work as supporting foster youth through values, mental health treatment, and employment. El Paso Human Services says it provides social services in El Paso County.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $9,725,502. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $4,385,000, with a median of $500,000. Its largest grants included $4,385,000 to The Signatry, $1,330,502 to the University of Virginia, and $1,100,000 to Neighborhood Services Organization. Other listed awards included $500,000 each to Jim Riley Outreach, Randolph-Macon Academy, Cleveland Clinic – Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, and The Rightway Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael B Fulton, Elizabeth F Jones, and Kenneth Creighton as directors, and Glen J Hettinger as executive director.
Stanley E Fulton Family Foundation is led by Glen J. Hettinger, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Glen J. Hettinger
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$300K (2021) → $300K (2025)
Kenneth Creighton
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
$18K (2024) → $9K (2025)
Elizabeth F. Jones
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael B. Fulton
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $300K, to Glen J Hettinger (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Stanley E Fulton Family Foundation
How much does Stanley E Fulton Family Foundation give each year?
Stanley E Fulton Family Foundation gave $9.7M across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $20.7M across 23 grants.
What is Stanley E Fulton Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Stanley E Fulton Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500,000, and its average grant was $884,137, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Stanley E Fulton Family Foundation that year got $502K on average.
Where does Stanley E Fulton Family Foundation give grants?
Stanley E Fulton Family Foundation's top state is Kansas, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (19%) and Texas (11%).
Does Stanley E Fulton Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Stanley E Fulton Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Stanley E Fulton Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Stanley E Fulton Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Signatry ($4,385,000), University of Virginia ($1,330,502) and Neighborhood Services Organization ($1,100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Stanley E Fulton Family Foundation?
Stanley E Fulton Family Foundation reported $208.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Stanley E Fulton Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose own descriptions span different kinds of work. Neighborhood Services Organization says it works to encourage independence through safe, healthy homes, dental care, and nutrition. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stanley E Fulton 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 Stanley E Fulton Family Foundation's EIN?
Stanley E Fulton Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0768074. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Stanley E Fulton 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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