The Stanley Foundation dba Stanley Center for Peace and Security
Preselected recipients only
The Stanley Foundation dba Stanley Center for Peace and Security is a private foundation in Muscatine, Iowa. In tax year 2024 it gave $20,510 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $910 and the largest $3,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$20,510
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$910
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$174 million
- New grantees72%
Giving in 2024 was down from $119,211 the year before.
72% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $119,211 | 22 | $161 million |
| 2024 | $20,510 | 19 | $174 million |
How to apply
The Stanley Foundation dba Stanley Center for Peace and Security 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Stanley Foundation dba Stanley Center for Peace and Security funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 12 | $8,810 |
| Illinois | 2 | $4,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $3,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $2,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nonviolent Peaceforce | General fund | $3,000 |
| Connections for the Homeless | General fund | $3,000 |
| Wyoming Community Foundation | General fund | $2,000 |
| Faith Chapel Church | General fund | $2,000 |
| Mercy Corps | General fund | $1,800 |
| It Takes a Village Animal Rescue & Resources | General fund | $1,500 |
| Community Foundation of Muscatine County | General fund | $1,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines | Clay County Disaster Fund | $1,000 |
| World Relief Quad Cities | General fund | $1,000 |
| Community Foundation of Muscatine County | Indigenous Coalition | $910 |
| Iowa City Foreign Relations Council | General fund | $600 |
| Bur Oak Land Trust | General fund | $500 |
| Seed Savers Exchange | General fund | $500 |
| Peace through Music International | General fund | $500 |
| River Action | General fund | $400 |
| Flickinger Learning Center | General fund | $200 |
| River Bend Food Bank | General fund | $200 |
| Tapestry Farms | General fund | $200 |
| EcoPeace Middle East Environmental NGO Forum | General fund | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Patrick Keith Porter
- Jennifer Smyser
- Patricia Papke
- Cassie Batzkiel
- Mark Seaman
- Lori Zook-Stanley Vice Chair
- Lynne Stanley
- April Donnellan
- Nathan Elliott
- Brian Hanson
- Wayne Moyer
- Jeffrey Pattison
- Elizabeth Shriver
- Joseph Stanley
- Nathan Woodliff-Stanley
Questions people ask
Does The Stanley Foundation dba Stanley Center for Peace and Security accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Stanley Foundation dba Stanley Center for Peace and Security give?
$20,510 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $910.
Who runs The Stanley Foundation dba Stanley Center for Peace and Security?
Its 2024 filing lists Patrick Keith Porter (President), Jennifer Smyser (Vice President), Patricia Papke (VP/Secretary) and Cassie Batzkiel (VP/Treasurer) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does The Stanley Foundation dba Stanley Center for Peace and Security fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, human services and environment and conservation.