Private foundation · EIN 75-2941888 · Wichita Falls, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Stanley Grover Charitable Trust

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: 25 grants paid, $250K total, median $5,000. 88% of grants stayed in Texas. Stated restrictions: Restricted to charitable organizations as defined by section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
25
$250K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in TX
88%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

How to apply

Applications must be written and include the amount and purpose of the request. Restrictions: Restricted to charitable organizations as defined by section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
North Texas Rehabilitation CenterWichita Falls, TXOperations$25K
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCOperations$25K
Straight StreetWichita Falls, TXOperations$25K
Wichita Falls Area Food BankWichita Falls, TXOperations$25K
Wichita Falls Faith MissionWichita Falls, TXOperations$25K
V Foundation for Cancer ResearchCary, NCOperations$20K
Child Care PartnersWichita Falls, TXOperations$15K
Phased inWichita Falls, TXOperations$15K
Christ AcademyWichita Falls, TXOperations$10K
Meals on Wheels Wichita CountyWichita Falls, TXOperations$10K
Operation Rescue ChildrenWichita Falls, TXOperations$10K
Booker T WashingtonWichita Falls, TXOperations$5,000
City Hope ChurchWichita Falls, TXOperations$5,000
Globabl Outreach InternationalTupelo, MSOperations$5,000
Kate Burgess ElementaryWichita Falls, TXOperations$5,000
Nwt Council Boy ScoutsWichita Falls, TXOperations$5,000
Senior Citizens Activity Ctr of BurBurkburnett, TXOperations$5,000
Zundy Elementary SchoolWichita Falls, TXOperations$5,000
Project Back to SchoolWichita Falls, TXOperations$2,500
University Kiwanis ClubWichita Falls, TXOperations$2,200
Young LifeWichita Falls, TXOperations$1,800
Archer County Jr LivestockArcher City, TXOperations$1,000
Red River CefWichita Falls, TXOperations$1,000
City View High School Theatre DeptWichita Falls, TXOperations$500
Trail LifeWichita Falls, TXOperations$500

By state: Texas 22 · North Carolina 2 · Mississippi 1

About this foundation

Stanley Grover Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Wichita Falls, Texas, administered in care of Gary L Schaefer, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Stanley Grover Charitable Trust 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 Stanley Grover Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $250K across 25 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Stanley Grover Charitable Trust give?

Texas (22 grants), North Carolina (2 grants), Mississippi (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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