John Stauffer Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
John Stauffer Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Pasadena, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.0 million in 6 grants; the typical grant was $500,000 and the largest $650,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$3.0 million
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$500,000
- Largest grant$650,000
- Assets$78.1 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.5 million the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $2.9 million | 6 | $74.8 million |
| 2022 | $2.5 million | 5 | $64.0 million |
| 2023 | $3.1 million | 10 | $69.7 million |
| 2024 | $2.5 million | 6 | $74.0 million |
| 2025 | $3.0 million | 6 | $78.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Timothy Gosney 155 North Lake Avenue 11th Floor, Pasadena, CA 91101 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (626) 793-9400, tgosney@lagerlof.com |
| What to submit | A letter stating the purpose of the application and amount, tax exempt status from IRS and state authorities and IRS private foundation ruling. Guidelines are availableupon request. |
| Restrictions | Awards made to hospitals, medical centers, colleges &universities in ca. |
What John Stauffer Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $3.0 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scripps College | To support a professorship in chemistry and art conservation. | $650,000 |
| University of the Pacific | To fund the purchase of science equipment for the chemistry laboratories. | $600,000 |
| University of Redlands | To support a chair in chemistry. | $500,000 |
| California Institute of Technology | To support a professorship in chemistry. | $500,000 |
| Occidental College | To support a chair in the field of chemistry. | $500,000 |
| California Lutheran University | To support a professorship in analytical chemistry. | $250,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael R Whalen
- William F Kruse
- Timothy J Gosney
Questions people ask
Does John Stauffer Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does John Stauffer Charitable Trust give?
$3.0 million in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $500,000.
Who runs John Stauffer Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael R Whalen (Trustee), William F Kruse (Trustee) and Timothy J Gosney (Trustee).
What does John Stauffer Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.