Stanley Family Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Briarcliff Manor, NY EIN: 06-1157888

The Stanley Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 1986 by Ted Stanley and Vada Stanley, based in Briarcliff Manor, New York. The foundation was created following a deeply personal experience: in 1988, the Stanleys' son Jonathan suffered a life-threatening episode of mania while in college. After receiving treatment and recovering, Jonathan went on to graduate from college and law school, becoming a mental health advocate. This transformative family experience shaped the foundation's commitment to psychiatric research.

Key facts about Stanley Family Foundation

EIN: 06-1157888
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $60,800,000
Grants made (2024): 19
Average grant: $3,200,000
Median grant: $10,000
New grantees (estimate): 16% first-time grantees (3 of 19, 2024)
Total assets: $547,031,469
Primary geography: Massachusetts (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
How to apply: The foundation does not maintain a public website and does not have a public application process. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Stanley Family Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Stanley Family Foundation's 19 itemized 2024 grants were Massachusetts (99%). The most frequent recipient cities were Reading, PA (3 grants), Stamford, CT (3 grants), Philadelphia, PA (2 grants) and Norwalk, CT (2 grants). None of its 19 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Organization's Mission" (18 grants).

Is Stanley Family Foundation open to new grantees?

16%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 3 of 19 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $3.8M. How we count

Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.

68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving grew 341% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 196% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$547.0M

-1.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$60.8M

+4.3% YoY

Grant Count

+5.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3.2M

-1.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stanley Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $31.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding area is psychiatric research, with the vast majority of support directed to the Stanley Center for Psychiatric Research at the Broad Institute. Smaller grants support mental health, community development, and education in Connecticut.

Grantmaking

The Stanley Family Foundation has granted over $860 million to the Stanley Center for Psychiatric Research at the Broad Institute to date, representing the largest philanthropic commitment ever made to psychiatric research. The foundation has provided more than $1.2 billion in total for research on bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other mental illnesses.

Grant Range

s:** Typical awards range from $5,000 to $60,150,000, with the vast majority of funding directed to the Broad Institute.

Invitation Only

** The foundation does not maintain a public website and does not have a public application process. Grants appear to be invitation-only. Scientists or nonprofits interested in work funded by this foundation may consider reaching out to the Stanley Center for Psychiatric Research rather than to the foundation directly. A direct connection to the family or foundation staff may be indispensable.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation has a national focus with primary emphasis on the Broad Institute in Massachusetts. Smaller grants support initiatives in Connecticut and New York.

Grant Distribution by State

Massachusetts $60.0M (99%)

Virginia $600K (1%)

Pennsylvania $95K (0%)

Connecticut $90K (0%)

New York $15K (0%)

Share of all 19 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California Connecticut Massachusetts New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Virginia

Cities

ReadingStamfordNorwalkNew HavenNew CanaanPhiladelphiaArlingtonCambridgeWest ReadingBrewsterGreenwichHartfordNew YorkBridgeportChesterGuildordMilfordMt LaurelOaklandBoston

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $547,031,469 (as of 2024)

Annual Giving: $60,800,000 (2024); $58,300,000 (2023)

Total Revenues: $56,645,386 (2024)

Total Expenses: $63,310,199 (2024)

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$547,031,469	$553,981,303	$563,926,806
Revenue	$56,645,386	$51,915,471	$39,054,777
Expenses	$63,310,199	$62,284,432	$63,971,880
Qualifying Distributions	$60,965,525	$58,442,478	$61,454,603
Net Investment Income	$41,023,822	$20,462,267	$22,748,074
Distributable Amount	$31,075,639	$27,538,651	$30,529,832

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

February 28, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

98 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include The Broad Institute ($60,000,000), Treatment Advocacy Center ($600,000), Reading Education Foundation ($35,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
THE BROAD INSTITUTE Cambridge, MA	TO SUPPORT PSYCHIATRIC MEDICAL RESEARCH	$60,000,000
TREATMENT ADVOCACY CENTER Arlington, VA	TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION	$600,000
READING EDUCATION FOUNDATION Reading, PA	TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION	$35,000
SPRING GARDEN CDC Philadelphia, PA	TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION	$20,000
BUILDING ONE COMMUNITY Stamford, CT	TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION	$15,000
LAUREL HOUSE Stamford, CT	TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION	$15,000
ALVERNIA UNIVERSITY Reading, PA	TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION	$10,000
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT SERVICES OF THE BERKS West Reading, PA	TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION	$10,000
EAGLE HILL FOUNDATION Greenwich, CT	TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION	$10,000
FOUNDATION FOR READING AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Reading, PA	TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Executive Director: Stephen Jones
Trustees: Mary Melissa Jamula and Jonathan A. Stanley (the Stanleys' son)

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Mary Melissa Jamula	Trustee	1	—
Jonathan a Stanley	Trustee	1	—
Ann P Rogers	Trustee	1	—
Stephen J Jones	Executive Director	5	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The Stanley Family Foundation has renewed its commitment to accelerate psychiatric research at the Broad Institute. A significant gift of $280 million pushed the Jonathan Stanley family's giving past $1.1 billion in support of psychiatric research.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Stanley Family Foundation fund?

The Stanley Family Foundation funds basic neuroscientific research for ultimate translation to therapeutics to relieve the burdens of serious mental illness. The foundation has a particular focus on schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. The foundation's primary funding area is psychiatric research, with the vast majority of support directed to the Stanley Center for Psychiatric Research at the Broad Institute. Smaller grants support mental health, community development, and education in Connectic…

How do I apply for a grant from Stanley Family Foundation?

The foundation does not maintain a public website and does not have a public application process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

Where does Stanley Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation has a national focus with primary emphasis on the Broad Institute in Massachusetts. Smaller grants support initiatives in Connecticut and New York.

What size grants does Stanley Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Stanley Family Foundation awarded 19 grants totaling $60.8M — an average of about $3.2M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Stanley Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Stanley Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $31.1M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.