Walter & Mary a Stastny Charitable
Walter & Mary a Stastny Charitable is a private foundation based in Klamath Falls, Oregon. Its 2024 filing states that its primary purpose is to further higher education, trades, and other vocations for local high school graduates from Klamath County, Oregon, and Siskiyou and Modoc counties, California.
Walter & Mary a Stastny Charitable at a glance
In short: Walter & Mary a Stastny Charitable gave $121K across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Oregon. 35% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $121,180
- +22.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- +3.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,909
- +18.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $820,537
- +3.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (11 of 31, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (74% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Walter & Mary a Stastny Charitable
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists a letter explaining why the applicant believes they qualify as the application material, states that there are no restrictions on awards, and names Jeanne Duty as the application contact.
- Review Cycle
- May 1 each year. The May 1, 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- May 1 each year.
- Contact
Application contact: Jeanne Duty
Mailing address: 3511 Evergreen Dr, Klamath Falls, OR 97603
Phone: (541) 884-6577
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Walter & Mary a Stastny Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Malin Park ($50K). Together the top 10 received $98K.
Grant Size Distribution
158 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 158 grants of 158 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated purpose identifies graduates from Klamath County, Oregon, and Siskiyou and Modoc counties, California. In 2025, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon, 14% to California, 4% to Indiana, 3% to Arizona, and 2% to Nevada.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Walter & Mary a Stastny Charitable open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 31 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 55% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 205% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 130% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2022) to $121K (2025). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $121K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Malin Park Malin, OR | Charitable | $49,610 |
| Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | Charitable | $11,750 |
| Chico State University Chico, CA | Chatitable | $9,000 |
| Ohsu Portland, OR | Charitable | $6,500 |
| Purdue University West Lafayette, IN | Charitable | $4,000 |
| YMCA Klamath Falls, OR | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Arizona State University Tempe, AZ | Contribution | $3,500 |
| Klamath Community College Klamath Falls, OR | Charitable | $3,500 |
| University of Nevada Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | Charitable | $3,000 |
| George Fox University Newberg, OR | Charitable | $2,875 |
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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 | $820,537 | $100,776 | $129,580 | $121,180 | 31 | $121,180 | $94,662 | $93,018 |
| 2024 | $795,547 | $68,128 | $107,900 | $98,903 | 30 | $98,903 | $65,316 | $88,538 |
| 2023 | $832,309 | $90,800 | $124,509 | $115,604 | 32 | $115,604 | $84,121 | $84,322 |
| 2022 | $863,517 | $74,218 | $46,402 | $39,726 | 30 | $39,726 | $58,710 | $79,581 |
| 2021 | $866,999 | $59,362 | $73,326 | $65,850 | 35 | — | $53,755 | $66,233 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Walter & Mary a Stastny Charitable reported a distributable amount of $93K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support higher education, trades, and other vocations for local high school graduates from Klamath, Siskiyou, and Modoc counties. Its 2025 grants included universities and colleges, as well as community organizations.
Grantees describe a range of missions. For example, George Fox University says it prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally; SMART Reading says it aims to spark joy and opportunity through shared books; and Friends of Pets of Klamath Basin says its primary mission is improving the welfare of cats and dogs in its community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 31 grants totaling $121,180. Grants ranged from $375 to $49,610, with a median of $1,500. Among the largest were Malin Park ($49,610), Oregon State University ($11,750), Chico State University ($9,000), OHSU ($6,500), Purdue University ($4,000), and the YMCA in Klamath Falls ($4,000).
Other 2025 recipients included Arizona State University ($3,500), Klamath Community College ($3,500), University of Nevada Las Vegas ($3,000), George Fox University ($2,875), OIT ($2,750), and the University of California Berkeley Foundation ($2,000). Additional recipients included Southern Oregon University ($1,750), Friends of Pets of Klamath Basin ($1,500), Corban University ($1,500), Baylor University ($1,500), and SMART Reading ($1,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Louise S Crawford as president; Jeanne S Dudy as vice president and secretary; and Kellie Dudy and Shyla Crawford as board members.
Walter & Mary a Stastny Charitable is led by Louise S. Crawford, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Louise S. Crawford
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne S. Dudy
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kellie Dudy
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Shyla Crawford
Board Member
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 Walter & Mary a Stastny Charitable
How much does Walter & Mary a Stastny Charitable give each year?
Walter & Mary a Stastny Charitable gave $121K across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $99K across 30 grants.
What is Walter & Mary a Stastny Charitable's typical grant size?
Walter & Mary a Stastny Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $3,909, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Walter & Mary a Stastny Charitable that year got $2K on average.
Where does Walter & Mary a Stastny Charitable give grants?
Walter & Mary a Stastny Charitable gives mostly in Oregon: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Klamath Falls, OR (5 grants).
Does Walter & Mary a Stastny Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on Walter & Mary a Stastny Charitable's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (27 grants) and "Contribution" (3 grants).
Who are Walter & Mary a Stastny Charitable's largest grantees?
Walter & Mary a Stastny Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Malin Park ($49,610), Oregon State University ($11,750) and Chico State University ($9,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Walter & Mary a Stastny Charitable?
Walter & Mary a Stastny Charitable reported $821K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $121K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $93K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Walter & Mary a Stastny Charitable fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support higher education, trades, and other vocations for local high school graduates from Klamath, Siskiyou, and Modoc counties. Its 2025 grants included universities and colleges, as well as community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Walter & Mary a Stastny Charitable?
The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Walter & Mary a Stastny Charitable's EIN?
Walter & Mary a Stastny Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1416886. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Walter & Mary a Stastny Charitable funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/walter-and-mary-a-stastny-charitable-morg_5dfff463d679417b95855e238b0767d4
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