Private foundation · EIN 13-6071888 · Easton, Pennsylvania

Thomas F Staley Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 67 grants paid, $378K total, median $5,000. 13% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
67
$378K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in PA
13%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.9M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 60 of 67 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Good Shephard Food Bank of MaineAuburn, MEGeneral Contribution$26K
Global Outreach InternationalTupelo, MSGeneral Contribution$20K
World Central Kitchen IncWashington, DCGeneral Contribution$20K
Maine PublicBangor, MEGeneral Contribution$17K
Ronald McDonald House CharitiesBurlington, VTGeneral Contribution$17K
United Way of the Greater Lehigh ValleyAllentown, PAGeneral Contribution$12K
Capital Area Food BankWashington, DCGeneral Contribution$11K
Bronx LacrossePurchase, NYGeneral Contribution$10K
Center for Reproductive RightsNew York, NYGeneral Contribution$10K
Harlem LacrosseNew York, NYGeneral Contribution$10K
One Family IncBoston, MAGeneral Contribution$10K
Prevent Child Abuse - New JerseyNew Brunswick, NJGeneral Contribution$10K
Project of Easton IncEaston, PAGeneral Contribution$10K
The Locker ProjectPortland, MEGeneral Contribution$8,000
The Salvation Army of the Lehigh ValleyAllentown, PAGeneral Contribution$8,000
Holy Nativity Episcopal ChurchSt Simons Island, GAGeneral Contribution$7,500
Open Space InstituteNew York, NYGeneral Contribution$7,500
University of Vermont FoundationBurlington, VTGeneral Contribution$7,500
Maine Farmland TrustBelfast, MEGeneral Contribution$7,000
National Audubon SocietyNew York, NYGeneral Contribution$7,000
The Salvation ArmyBangor, MEGeneral Contribution$7,000
Camp Dudley IncWestport, NYGeneral Contribution$6,000
Greater Waterville Area Food BankWaterville, MEGeneral Contribution$6,000
ALS United Greater New YorkNew York, NYGeneral Contribution$5,000
Everytown for Gun Safety Support FundNew York, NYGeneral Contribution$5,000
Food Bank of the Hudson ValleyCornwallonhudson, NYGeneral Contribution$5,000
Help Hope LiveRadnor, PAGeneral Contribution$5,000
Herbal Hummingbird HubRockport, MEGeneral Contribution$5,000
Hope Squad MaineOcean Park, MEGeneral Contribution$5,000
Katonah Presbyterian ChurchKatonah, NYGeneral Contribution$5,000
Lake George AssociationLake George, NYGeneral Contribution$5,000
Putnam Community Action PartnershipBrewster, NYGeneral Contribution$5,000
Rivers WayBristol, TNGeneral Contribution$5,000
Sponsors for Educational OpportunityNew York, NYGeneral Contribution$5,000
The Salvation Army - EastonEaston, PAGeneral Contribution$5,000
The Trustees of ReservationsBoston, MAGeneral Contribution$5,000
Thompson Island Outward BoundBoston, MAGeneral Contribution$5,000
Maine Public Broadcasting CorporationLewiston, MEGeneral Contribution$4,000
Preble StreetPortland, MEGeneral Contribution$4,000
South Hero Congregational ChurchSouth Hero, VTGeneral Contribution$3,500
Kids in CrisisCos Cob, CTGeneral Contribution$3,000
Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital RegionAlbany, NYGeneral Contribution$3,000
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNGeneral Contribution$3,000
Astraea Lesbian Foundation for JusticeNew York, NYGeneral Contribution$2,300
Charity WaterFranklin, TNGeneral Contribution$2,300
Hunger ProjectNew York, NYGeneral Contribution$2,300
Immigrant Legal Advocacy ProjectPortland, MEGeneral Contribution$2,300
Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter & ServicesWaterville, MAGeneral Contribution$2,300
Wildlife Conservation SocietyBronx, NYGeneral Contribution$2,300
Freedom in CreationFalls Church, VAGeneral Contribution$2,000
Green ChimneysBrewster, NYGeneral Contribution$2,000
Milagro FoundationDelray Beach, FLGeneral Contribution$2,000
Surfrider FoundationSan Clemente, CAGeneral Contribution$1,500
Bound for College IncDelray Beach, FLGeneral Contribution$1,000
Boys & Girls Club of GreenwichGreenwich, CTGeneral Contribution$1,000
Easton Area Community CenterEaston, PAGeneral Contribution$1,000
Haggai InstitutePeachtree Corners, GAGeneral Contribution$1,000
League of American WheelmanWashington, DCGeneral Contribution$1,000
Moravian AcademyBethlehem, PAGeneral Contribution$1,000
Nat'l Institute for Reproductive HealthNew York, NYGeneral Contribution$1,000

By state: New York 19 · Maine 15 · Pennsylvania 9 · District of Columbia 3 · Vermont 3 · Massachusetts 5

About this foundation

Thomas F Staley Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Easton, Pennsylvania, tax-exempt since 1945. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Thomas F Staley Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Thomas F Staley Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $378K across 67 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Thomas F Staley Foundation give?

New York (19 grants), Maine (15 grants), Pennsylvania (9 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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