Private foundation · EIN 38-3448185 · Coldwater, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $140K total, median $10K. 11% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
9
$140K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MI
11%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Lawrence of Brindisi CatholicLos Angeles, CADonation$35K
Wyoming Catholic CollegeLander, WYDonation$25K
Mercy Home for Boys & GirlsChicago, ILDonation$20K
Mary's MealsBloomfield, NJDonation$10K
Boys TownBoys Town, NEDonation$10K
St Judes Childrens HospitalMemphis, TNDonation$10K
Dominican Sisters of MaryAnn Arbor, MIDonation$10K
The AspcaNew York, NYDonation$10K
St Joseph Indian SchoolChamberlain, SDDonation$10K

By state: California 1 · Wyoming 1 · Illinois 1 · New Jersey 1 · Nebraska 1 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

Stanton Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Coldwater, Michigan, tax-exempt since 1999. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Stanton Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Stanton Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $140K across 9 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Stanton Foundation give?

California (1 grants), Wyoming (1 grants), Illinois (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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