The James Staniszewski Foundation
The James Staniszewski Foundation is a private foundation, based in Parker, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $197K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $70K.
The James Staniszewski Foundation at a glance
In short: The James Staniszewski Foundation gave $70K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $70K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $69,600
- -41.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $69,600
- +75.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $69,600
- Total assets
- $197,180
- +1.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The James Staniszewski Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 17 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The James Staniszewski Foundation gives
- Giving fell 48% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 723% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2024) to $133K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $69,600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $197,180 | $76,800 | $73,620 | $69,600 | 1 | $69,600 | $9,633 |
| 2023 | $194,000 | $97,600 | $121,034 | $118,770 | 3 | $118,770 | $10,132 |
| 2022 | $217,434 | $90,275 | $99,095 | $97,000 | 2 | $97,000 | $11,268 |
| 2021 | $228,129 | $132,275 | $134,725 | $132,850 | 5 | $132,850 | $11,296 |
| 2020 | $230,579 | $164,900 | $129,283 | $127,300 | 6 | — | $10,479 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The James Staniszewski Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The James Staniszewski Foundation is led by Heather James, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Heather James
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Staniszewski
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 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 Staniszewski Foundation
How much does The James Staniszewski Foundation give each year?
The James Staniszewski Foundation gave $70K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $119K across 3 grants.
How large is The James Staniszewski Foundation?
The James Staniszewski Foundation reported $197K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $70K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The James Staniszewski Foundation operate?
The James Staniszewski Foundation has awarded grants in California, Colorado, District of Columbia.
What is The James Staniszewski Foundation's EIN?
The James Staniszewski Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4663734. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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