The James M Stanton Foundation
The James M Stanton Foundation is a private foundation based in Bloomington, Minnesota. Its 2026 filing reports 29 grants totaling $6.2 million, with recipients including organizations in Minnesota and other states.
The James M Stanton Foundation at a glance
In short: The James M Stanton Foundation gave $6.2M across 29 grants in 2026 (avg $214K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $6,200,000
- +22.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 29
- -14.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $213,793
- +43.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $13,975,263
- -28.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (72% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The James M Stanton 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: 4833 West 94Th Street, Bloomington, MN 55437
Phone: (612) 240-0957
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The James M Stanton Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Summit Academy ($2.0M). Together the top 10 received $5.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
239 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 134 grants of 239 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 72% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota, 20% to Colorado, 4% to Kentucky, and 4% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
How The James M Stanton Foundation gives
- 76% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−19%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 788% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $893K (2019) to $10.6M (2021). In 2026 it made 29 grants totaling $6.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Summit Academy Minneapolis, MN | Human Services | $2,000,000 |
| Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation Minneapolis, MN | Human Services | $600,000 |
| Every Meal Roseville, MN | Human Services | $300,000 |
| Project Pride in Living Minneapolis, MN | Human Services | $250,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc Lone Tree, CO | Human Services | $250,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc Lone Tree, CO | Human Services | $250,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable Covington, KY | Human Services | $250,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc Lone Tree, CO | Human Services | $250,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc Lone Tree, CO | Human Services | $250,000 |
| US Charitable Gift Trust San Francisco, CA | Human Services | $250,000 |
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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 | $13,975,263 | $600,170 | $6,209,432 | $6,200,000 | 29 | $6,200,000 | $597,670 | $787,114 |
| 2025 | $19,584,525 | $11,460,850 | $5,090,595 | $5,071,440 | 34 | $5,071,440 | $458,450 | $548,053 |
| 2024 | $13,214,270 | $1,977,324 | $10,520,441 | $10,090,000 | 49 | $10,090,000 | $1,189,433 | $666,963 |
| 2023 | $21,757,387 | $897,346 | $8,245,644 | $7,633,334 | 57 | $7,633,334 | $288,856 | $1,125,407 |
| 2022 | $29,105,685 | $38,323,984 | $9,283,472 | $9,079,983 | 70 | $9,079,983 | $291,602 | $1,462,478 |
| 2021 | $65,173 | $2,600,211 | $10,557,656 | $10,555,333 | 69 | — | — | $45,916 |
| 2019 | $1,982,127 | $2,854,897 | $895,333 | $893,146 | 2 | — | $16,998 | $48,277 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The James M Stanton Foundation reported a distributable amount of $787K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as cardiovascular health, child hunger, youth and family services, employment, veterans’ well-being, arts education, and support for people experiencing homelessness.
These are grantees’ missions, not stated priorities of the foundation. For example, the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation says its mission is to improve cardiovascular health through research and education, and Every Meal says its mission is to fight child hunger through community and school partnerships. The Link describes work with youth and families affected by poverty and social injustice; Twin Cities R!SE describes helping participants overcome socioeconomic hurdles through empowerment, career training, and employment.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation made 29 grants totaling $6,200,000. Grants ranged from $20,000 to $2,000,000, with a median grant of $100,000. Listed larger grants included $2,000,000 to Summit Academy, $600,000 to the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation, $300,000 to Every Meal, and $250,000 to Project Pride in Living. Other $250,000 grants went to Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc. (multiple grants), Fidelity Charitable, and US Charitable Gift Trust.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists William T Keenan III as president and treasurer, Paul Marzahn as vice president, and Tom Lowe as director.
The James M Stanton Foundation is led by William T. Keenan III, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
William T. Keenan III
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Lowe
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Marzahn
Vice Persident
Vice President → Vice Persident, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lynn Leegard (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 The James M Stanton Foundation
How much does The James M Stanton Foundation give each year?
The James M Stanton Foundation gave $6.2M across 29 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $5.1M across 34 grants.
What is The James M Stanton Foundation's typical grant size?
The James M Stanton Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $100,000, and its average grant was $213,793, across 29 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The James M Stanton Foundation give grants?
The James M Stanton Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (15 grants), Lone Tree, CO (5 grants) and St. Paul, MN (3 grants).
Does The James M Stanton Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on The James M Stanton Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Human Services" (29 grants).
Who are The James M Stanton Foundation's largest grantees?
The James M Stanton Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Summit Academy ($2,000,000), Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc ($1,250,000 across 5 grants) and Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation ($600,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The James M Stanton Foundation?
The James M Stanton Foundation reported $14.0M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $787K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The James M Stanton Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as cardiovascular health, child hunger, youth and family services, employment, veterans’ well-being, arts education, and support for people experiencing homelessness. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The James M Stanton 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 The James M Stanton Foundation's EIN?
The James M Stanton Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-5085632. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Does The James M Stanton 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.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 14, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
Live grants for the work The James M Stanton Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). The James M Stanton Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-james-m-stanton-foundation-morg_07e14025cf424249a086dd377881ce63
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