Carl S and Barbara L Stanley 1997 Charitable
Preselected recipients only
Carl S and Barbara L Stanley 1997 Charitable is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $36,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $7,000. 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$36,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$7,000
- Assets$738,858
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $34,000 the year before.
11% 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 | $32,000 | 18 | $669,895 |
| 2024 | $34,000 | 19 | $701,330 |
| 2025 | $36,000 | 19 | $738,858 |
How to apply
Carl S and Barbara L Stanley 1997 Charitable 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 Carl S and Barbara L Stanley 1997 Charitable funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 10 | $15,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $7,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $2,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $2,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brookview Montissori School | Program support | $7,000 |
| Travis Mills Foundation | Program support | $2,000 |
| Honor Flight | Program support | $2,000 |
| The Cradle Society | Program support | $2,000 |
| Holy Family Lutheran School of Chicago | Program support | $2,000 |
| 416th Bomb Group | Program support | $2,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Program support | $2,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Program support | $2,000 |
| Team Rubicon | Program support | $2,000 |
| North Shore Senior Center of Northfiield Il | Program support | $2,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Program support | $2,000 |
| Executive Service Corps of Chicago | Program support | $2,000 |
| Morton Arboretum | Program support | $1,000 |
| WTTW | Program support | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | Program support | $1,000 |
| Sierra Club | Program support | $1,000 |
| National Park Foundation | Program support | $1,000 |
| Folds of Honor | Program support | $1,000 |
| Alliance for the Great Lakes | Program support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bmo Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Carl S and Barbara L Stanley 1997 Charitable accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Carl S and Barbara L Stanley 1997 Charitable give?
$36,000 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Carl S and Barbara L Stanley 1997 Charitable?
Its 2025 filing lists Bmo Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Carl S and Barbara L Stanley 1997 Charitable fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.