Private foundation · EIN 95-2241406 · Pasadena, California

John & Beverly Stauffer Foundation Inc

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, $211K total, median $5,000. 97% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
29
$211K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CA
97%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Zoological Society San DiegoSan Diego, CAGeneral operations$25K
California State University FoundationLong Beach, CAGeneral operations$20K
Helen Woodward Animal CenterRancho Santa Fe, CAGeneral operations$20K
California Missions FoundationSanta Barbara, CAGeneral operations$10K
Shakespeare-Will Power to YouthLos Angeles, CAGeneral operations$10K
Pepperdine UniversityMalibu, CAGeneral operations$7,500
Colburn School Performing ArtsLos Angeles, CAGeneral operations$6,500
Los Angeles OperaLos Angeles, CAGeneral operations$6,500
Boys & Girls Club of Santa ClaraSanta Paula, CAGeneral operations$6,000
Calif State Summer School for Arts FndtnLos Angeles, CAGeneral operations$6,000
Coachella Valley Rescue MissionIndio, CAGeneral operations$6,000
Los Angeles Master ChoraleLos Angeles, CAGeneral operations$6,000
Las PatronasLA Jolla, CAGeneral operations$5,500
City Help Inc of Phoenix Dba Phoenix Dream CenterPhoenix, AZGeneral operations$5,000
LA Jolla Institute for ImmunologyLA Jolla, CAGeneral operations$5,000
Midnight MissionLos Angeles, CAGeneral operations$5,000
Neurotalent Works IncPasadena, CAGeneral operations$5,000
Ojai Festivals LtdOjai, CAGeneral operations$5,000
One GenerationVan Nuys, CAGeneral operations$5,000
Our House Grief Support CenterLos Angeles, CAGeneral operations$5,000
Salvation ArmyLos Angeles, CAGeneral operations$5,000
Santa Barbara Mission Archive LibraSanta Barbara, CAGeneral operations$5,000
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural HisSanta Barbara, CAGeneral operations$5,000
Santa Barbara Trust for Historic PrSanta Barbara, CAGeneral operations$5,000
Seeds of Hope IncEncinitas, CAGeneral operations$5,000
Skydog SanctuaryMalibu, CAGeneral operations$5,000
Ventura County Rescue MissionOxnard, CAGeneral operations$5,000
Ventura Education PartnershipVentura, CAGeneral operations$5,000
Santa Paula Theatre CenterSanta Paula, CAGeneral operations$1,000

By state: California 28 · Arizona 1

About this foundation

John & Beverly Stauffer Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Pasadena, California, tax-exempt since 1957. 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 John & Beverly Stauffer Foundation Inc 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 John & Beverly Stauffer Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $211K across 29 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does John & Beverly Stauffer Foundation Inc give?

California (28 grants), Arizona (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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