The James and Kelli Stanton Foundation (formerly known as The James Stanton Foundation) is a private grantmaking foundation with EIN 82-1700363. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and does not accept unsolicited applications.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$456K
-16.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$136K
-34.4% YoY
Grant Count
20
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
-34.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports a diverse range of charitable causes, with demonstrated giving across the following areas:
- Arts and Culture: Support for art museums and cultural institutions
- Children's Rights and Welfare: Funding for children's advocacy and protection organizations
- Animal Welfare: Grants to animal rescue and shelter organizations
- Community Outreach: Support for local community service organizations
- Education: Funding for educational institutions
- Journalism: Support for journalism awards and First Amendment initiatives
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
Grant Range
$5,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation has demonstrated giving activity across multiple regions, with notable support in:
- New York (particularly the Hamptons area and New York City)
- Colorado (Aspen and Snowmass Village)
- Pennsylvania
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Data
- Total assets: $544,000
- Total giving: $207,000
- Number of grants: 20
- Median grant: $5,000
Historical Giving Trends
| Year | Assets | Total Giving | # Grants | Median Grant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $544K | $207K | 20 | $5K |
| 2023 | $741K | $348K | 18 | $5K |
| 2022 | $995K | $655K | 34 | $5K |
| 2021 | $837K | $652K | 20 | $5K |
| 2020 | $1.4M | $78K | 9 | $6K |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $456,328 | $544,392 | $740,832 |
| Revenue | $53,892 | $22,819 | $110,447 |
| Expenses | $141,873 | $215,588 | $365,968 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $136,709 | $207,642 | $358,430 |
| Net Investment Income | $48,728 | $16,473 | $102,909 |
| Distributable Amount | $30,675 | $34,097 | $45,503 |
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
112 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES STANTON | PRESIDENT | 0.1 | — |
| MARK BOSSWICK | VICE-PRESIDENT AND TREASURER | 0.1 | — |
| JODI GERSTMAN | SECRETARY | 0.1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has been active in recent grantmaking, including:
Partnership with the American Veterinary Medical Foundation to award a $150,000 grant to improve canine care
Stanton Awarded BOOST Grant to Enhance Downtown Visibility and Attract VisitorsSupport for the College Foundation in North Carolina to expand state journalism awards to New England
With Stanton Foundation Grant, CFINR Expands State Journalism Awards to NewA $3 million gift to SMU's First Amendment Clinic at the Dedman School of Law
SMU's First Amendment Clinic receives gift from Stanton Foundation - SMUGrants supporting animal shelter and rescue organizations in West Virginia
Stanton Grant = Happy Shelter and Rescue Canines in WV - Federation of HumaneSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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