The James and Kelli Stanton
The James and Kelli Stanton is a private foundation based in Watermill, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in areas including children’s rights, health, animal rescue, community services, arts, and education.
The James and Kelli Stanton at a glance
In short: The James and Kelli Stanton gave $136K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state New York. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $136,000
- -34.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,800
- -34.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $456,328
- -16.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (10 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (40% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The James and Kelli Stanton
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 45 Mecox Lane, Watermill, NY 11976
Phone: (212) 832-0400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The James and Kelli Stanton funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children's Rights Inc ($25K). Together the top 10 received $122K.
Grant Size Distribution
112 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 106 grants of 112 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 40% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 19% to Pennsylvania, 12% to Illinois, 11% to Florida, and 11% to Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The James and Kelli Stanton open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 20 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 79% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 446% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $136K (2024) to $655K (2021). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $136K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Rights Inc New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Mercersburg Academy Mercersburg, PA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Parrish Art Museum Chicago, IL | General Support | $16,000 |
| Basta Ventures LLC Tampa, FL | General Support | $15,000 |
| Global Lyme Alliance Old Greenwich, CT | General Support | $15,000 |
| Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons East Hampton, NY | General Support | $5,500 |
| Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts Katonah, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Danceaspen Aspen, CO | General Support | $5,000 |
| Hamptons Community Outreach Bridgehampton, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| UNICEF New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $456,328 | $53,892 | $141,873 | $136,000 | 20 | $136,709 | $48,728 | $30,675 |
| 2023 | $544,392 | $22,819 | $215,588 | $207,375 | 20 | $207,642 | $16,473 | $34,097 |
| 2022 | $740,832 | $110,447 | $365,968 | $347,900 | 18 | $358,430 | $102,909 | $45,503 |
| 2021 | $994,682 | $324,278 | $668,730 | $654,750 | 34 | $660,672 | $316,220 | $565,585 |
| 2020 | $837,051 | $129,318 | $658,106 | $652,468 | 20 | — | $124,243 | $64,254 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The James and Kelli Stanton reported a distributable amount of $31K for 2024 — 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 is provided. The 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. Children’s Rights Inc. describes its work as investigating and combating violations of children’s rights through advocacy and civil rights litigation. Global Lyme Alliance says it works to address Lyme and other tick-borne diseases through research, awareness, and patient advocacy. Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons describes rescuing cats and dogs and providing care and sanctuary until they find homes. Hamptons Community Outreach says it works to meet basic needs and create opportunities for marginalized neighbors. DanceAspen describes its purpose as enriching the Roaring Fork community through dance.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $136,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $4,000. The largest reported grants were $25,000 each to Children’s Rights Inc. and Mercersburg Academy, followed by $16,000 to Parrish Art Museum, $15,000 to BASTA VENTURES LLC, and $15,000 to Global Lyme Alliance. The listed purposes for these grants were general support.
Other 2024 grants included $5,500 to Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons; $5,000 each to Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, DanceAspen, Hamptons Community Outreach, and UNICEF; and $3,000 to Gabrielles Angel Foundation for Cancer Research.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James Stanton as president, Mark Bosswick as vice-president and treasurer, and Jodi Gerstman as secretary.
The James and Kelli Stanton is led by James Stanton, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Stanton
President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jodi Gerstman
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Bosswick
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The James and Kelli Stanton
How much does The James and Kelli Stanton give each year?
The James and Kelli Stanton gave $136K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $207K across 20 grants.
What is The James and Kelli Stanton's typical grant size?
The James and Kelli Stanton's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $6,800, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The James and Kelli Stanton that year got $5K on average.
Where does The James and Kelli Stanton give grants?
The James and Kelli Stanton's top state is New York, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (19%) and Illinois (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants).
Does The James and Kelli Stanton give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The James and Kelli Stanton's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The James and Kelli Stanton's largest grantees?
The James and Kelli Stanton's largest 2024 grantees include Children's Rights Inc ($25,000), Mercersburg Academy ($25,000) and Parrish Art Museum ($16,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The James and Kelli Stanton?
The James and Kelli Stanton reported $456K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $137K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The James and Kelli Stanton fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. Children’s Rights Inc. describes its work as investigating and combating violations of children’s rights through advocacy and civil rights litigation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The James and Kelli Stanton?
The foundation 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 The James and Kelli Stanton's EIN?
The James and Kelli Stanton's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1700363. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The James and Kelli Stanton 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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