The Stanton Foundation
The Stanton Foundation is a private foundation, based in Coldwater, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $140K. Net investment income was $69K.
The Stanton Foundation at a glance
In short: The Stanton Foundation gave $140K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $140,000
- +133.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +800.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,556
- -74.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,444,550
- +11.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (25% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Stanton Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic ($35K). Together the top 9 received $140K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 21 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Stanton Foundation gives
- Giving grew 211% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 165% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2023) to $140K (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $140K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $35,000 |
| Wyoming Catholic College Lander, WY | Donation | $25,000 |
| Mercy Home for Boys & Girls Chicago, IL | Donation | $20,000 |
| Mary's Meals Bloomfield, NJ | Donation | $10,000 |
| Boys Town Boys Town, NE | Donation | $10,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Hospital Memphis, TN | Donation | $10,000 |
| Dominican Sisters of Mary Ann Arbor, MI | Donation | $10,000 |
| The ASPCA New York, NY | Donation | $10,000 |
| St Joseph Indian School Chamberlain, SD | Donation | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,444,550 | $292,957 | $143,682 | $140,000 | 9 | $141,883 | $69,491 | $85,907 |
| 2024 | $1,295,275 | $565,553 | $63,402 | $60,000 | 1 | $61,602 | $35,955 | $68,410 |
| 2023 | $793,124 | $38,090 | $33,777 | $29,581 | 2 | $31,242 | $35,555 | $47,321 |
| 2022 | $788,811 | $50,920 | $48,514 | $45,000 | 4 | $46,629 | $49,039 | $50,498 |
| 2021 | $786,405 | $33,775 | $35,819 | $32,000 | 5 | — | $31,550 | $48,554 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Stanton Foundation reported a distributable amount of $86K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Stanton Foundation is led by David J. Stanton, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David J. Stanton
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Laura M. Stanton
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Stanton Foundation
How much does The Stanton Foundation give each year?
The Stanton Foundation gave $140K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $60K across 1 grant.
What is The Stanton Foundation's typical grant size?
The Stanton Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,556, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Stanton Foundation give grants?
The Stanton Foundation's top state is California, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Wyoming (18%) and Illinois (14%).
Does The Stanton Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Stanton Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (9 grants).
Who are The Stanton Foundation's largest grantees?
The Stanton Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include St Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic ($35,000), Wyoming Catholic College ($25,000) and Mercy Home for Boys & Girls ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Stanton Foundation?
The Stanton Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $142K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $86K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Stanton Foundation's EIN?
The Stanton Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3448185. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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