John & Beverly Stauffer Foundation
Preselected recipients only
John & Beverly Stauffer Foundation is a private foundation in Pasadena, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $211,000 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$211,000
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$5.9 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was down from $221,000 the year before.
7% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $218,500 | 30 | $5.1 million |
| 2024 | $221,000 | 30 | $5.3 million |
| 2025 | $211,000 | 29 | $5.9 million |
How to apply
John & Beverly Stauffer Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What John & Beverly Stauffer Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 28 | $206,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Zoological Society San Diego | General operations | $25,000 |
| California State University Foundation | General operations | $20,000 |
| Helen Woodward Animal Center | General operations | $20,000 |
| California Missions Foundation | General operations | $10,000 |
| Shakespeare-Will Power to Youth | General operations | $10,000 |
| Pepperdine University | General operations | $7,500 |
| Colburn School Performing Arts | General operations | $6,500 |
| Los Angeles Opera | General operations | $6,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clara | General operations | $6,000 |
| Calif State Summer School for Arts Fndtn | General operations | $6,000 |
| Coachella Valley Rescue Mission | General operations | $6,000 |
| Los Angeles Master Chorale | General operations | $6,000 |
| Las Patronas | General operations | $5,500 |
| City Help Inc of Phoenix DBA Phoenix Dream Center | General operations | $5,000 |
| La Jolla Institute for Immunology | General operations | $5,000 |
| Midnight Mission | General operations | $5,000 |
| Neurotalent Works Inc | General operations | $5,000 |
| Ojai Festivals LTD | General operations | $5,000 |
| One Generation | General operations | $5,000 |
| Our House Grief Support Center | General operations | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | General operations | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Mission Archive Libra | General operations | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Natural His | General operations | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Trust for Historic PR | General operations | $5,000 |
| Seeds of Hope Inc | General operations | $5,000 |
| Skydog Sanctuary | General operations | $5,000 |
| Ventura County Rescue Mission | General operations | $5,000 |
| Ventura Education Partnership | General operations | $5,000 |
| Santa Paula Theatre Center | General operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brooke Beverly Sheridan
- Leslie S Bartleson
- Ben A Schuck III
- Caroline Baker
- Katherine Bartleson
- Torrey McClure
- William F Kruse
Questions people ask
Does John & Beverly Stauffer Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does John & Beverly Stauffer Foundation give?
$211,000 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs John & Beverly Stauffer Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Brooke Beverly Sheridan (President), Leslie S Bartleson (Vice President and Secretary), Ben A Schuck III (Treasurer) and Caroline Baker (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does John & Beverly Stauffer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, animals and arts and culture.