The Michael and Nina Stanton Foundation
The Michael and Nina Stanton Foundation is a private foundation based in Bedford, New York. Its 2024 grants included support for arts and cultural organizations, a hospital, a children’s organization, a conservation organization, and other charitable recipients.
The Michael and Nina Stanton Foundation at a glance
In short: The Michael and Nina Stanton Foundation gave $212K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in New York. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $212,020
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,779
- +4.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,300
- Total assets
- $1,316,305
- -7.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (3 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (93% 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 Michael and Nina 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: 84 East Middle Patent Road, Bedford, NY 10506
Phone: (212) 832-0400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Michael and Nina Stanton Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Caramour Center for Music and the Arts ($79K). Together the top 10 received $198K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 76 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. The remaining grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Florida (2%), Illinois (2%), Vermont (2%), and Massachusetts (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Michael and Nina Stanton Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 18 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $650 first-time, $5K repeat.
- 72% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 244% 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 $107K (2020) to $212K (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $212K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Caramour Center for Music and the Arts Katonah, NY | General Support | $78,600 |
| UNICEF New York, NY | General Support | $55,800 |
| Old Friends at Cabin Creek Greenfield Center, NY | General Support | $15,500 |
| Fractured Atlas New York, NY | General Support | $12,000 |
| Northern Weschester Hospital Mount Kisco, NY | General Support | $11,180 |
| The New York Botanical Garden Bronx, NY | General Support | $5,900 |
| Bedford Playhouse Bedford, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| School of Communication Fund - University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | General Support | $5,000 |
| NWM Gala Chicago, IL | General Support | $4,600 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | General Support | $4,000 |
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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 | $1,316,305 | $120,407 | $227,107 | $212,020 | 18 | $212,878 | $106,178 | $87,094 |
| 2023 | $1,423,267 | $50,198 | $205,693 | $190,898 | 17 | $191,318 | $37,149 | $83,293 |
| 2022 | $1,585,940 | $78,213 | $166,607 | $137,991 | 16 | $137,991 | $49,997 | $91,146 |
| 2021 | $1,671,209 | $467,847 | $203,231 | $189,980 | 18 | $189,980 | $454,976 | $117,430 |
| 2020 | $1,402,278 | $42,797 | $114,091 | $106,945 | 7 | — | $36,023 | $83,133 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Michael and Nina Stanton Foundation reported a distributable amount of $87K 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations including Fractured Atlas, whose mission is to make the journey from inspiration to practice more accessible and equitable for artists and creatives; Bedford Playhouse, which describes its mission as providing a film-focused cultural and social destination, community hub, and educational programs; and Mianus River Gorge, whose mission is to protect natural habitats for the community, wildlife, and future generations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $212,020. Grants ranged from $250 to $78,600, with a median grant of $4,300. The largest grants included $78,600 to Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, $55,800 to UNICEF, $15,500 to Old Friends at Cabin Creek, $12,000 to Fractured Atlas, and $11,180 to Northern Westchester Hospital. These grants were listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael Stanton as president and Nina Stanton as vice president and treasurer.
The Michael and Nina Stanton Foundation is led by Michael Stanton, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Stanton
President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nina Stanton
Vice President & Treasurer
Vice President → Vice President & Treasurer, 2021
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 Michael and Nina Stanton Foundation
How much does The Michael and Nina Stanton Foundation give each year?
The Michael and Nina Stanton Foundation gave $212K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $191K across 17 grants.
What is The Michael and Nina Stanton Foundation's typical grant size?
The Michael and Nina Stanton Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,300, and its average grant was $11,779, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Michael and Nina Stanton Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Michael and Nina Stanton Foundation give grants?
The Michael and Nina Stanton Foundation gives mostly in New York: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants) and Bedford, NY (2 grants).
Does The Michael and Nina Stanton Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Michael and Nina Stanton Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Michael and Nina Stanton Foundation's largest grantees?
The Michael and Nina Stanton Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Caramour Center for Music and the Arts ($78,600), UNICEF ($55,800) and Old Friends at Cabin Creek ($15,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Michael and Nina Stanton Foundation?
The Michael and Nina Stanton Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $213K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $87K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Michael and Nina Stanton Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Michael and Nina 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 Michael and Nina Stanton Foundation's EIN?
The Michael and Nina Stanton Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3837975. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Michael and Nina 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.
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