Private foundation · EIN 27-5085632 · Bloomington, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

James M Stanton 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: 29 grants paid, $6.2M total, median $100K. 76% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
29
$6.2M
Median grant
$100K
Stays in MN
76%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$14M

Grants paid in 2025

29 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Summit AcademyMinneapolis, MNHuman services$2.0M
Minneapolis Heart Institute FoundationMinneapolis, MNHuman services$600K
Every MealRoseville, MNHuman services$300K
Project Pride in LivingMinneapolis, MNHuman services$250K
Donor Advised Charitable Giving IncLone Tree, COHuman services$250K
Donor Advised Charitable Giving IncLone Tree, COHuman services$250K
Fidelity CharitableCovington, KYHuman services$250K
Donor Advised Charitable Giving IncLone Tree, COHuman services$250K
Donor Advised Charitable Giving IncLone Tree, COHuman services$250K
US Charitable Gift TrustSan Francisco, CAHuman services$250K
Donor Advised Charitable Giving IncLone Tree, COHuman services$250K
Interfaith OutreachPlymouth, MNHuman services$150K
Bridge for YouthMinneapolis, MNHuman services$150K
Catholic CharitiesSt Paul, MNHuman services$100K
Loaves and FishesMinneapolis, MNHuman services$100K
Rebuilding Together MnMinneapolis, MNHuman services$100K
The LinkMinneapolis, MNHuman services$100K
Twin Cities RiseMinneapolis, MNHuman services$100K
23rd VeteranDuluth, MNHuman services$95K
Tasks UnlimitedMinneapolis, MNHuman services$75K
Minnetonka Center for the ArtsWayzata, MNHuman services$60K
ArtspaceMinneapolis, MNHuman services$50K
Hope Avenue Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MNHuman services$50K
Juxtaposition ArtsMinneapolis, MNHuman services$50K
Center for Irish MusicSt Paul, MNHuman services$30K
Keystone Community ServicesSt Paul, MNHuman services$25K
The Lift GarageMinneapolis, MNHuman services$25K
Chicago Avenue Fire ArtsMinneapolis, MNHuman services$20K
Walk in CounselingMinneapolis, MNHuman services$20K

By state: Minnesota 22 · Colorado 5 · Kentucky 1 · California 1

About this foundation

James M Stanton Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bloomington, Minnesota, administered in care of Lynn Leegard, tax-exempt since 2011. 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 James M Stanton 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 James M Stanton Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $6.2M across 29 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does James M Stanton Foundation give?

Minnesota (22 grants), Colorado (5 grants), Kentucky (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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