The Ruth Stanton Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Ruth Stanton Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $4.9 million in 18 grants; the typical grant was $225,000 and the largest $809,579. 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$4.9 million
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$225,000
- Largest grant$809,579
- Assets$107,311
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was up from $4.5 million the year before.
39% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.9 million | 19 | $12.1 million |
| 2024 | $4.5 million | 19 | $7.6 million |
| 2025 | $4.9 million | 18 | $107,311 |
How to apply
The Ruth Stanton 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 The Ruth Stanton Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $2.6 million |
| New Jersey | 2 | $959,579 |
| Florida | 1 | $500,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $300,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $250,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $129,953 |
| Maine | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Giacometti Fdn(friends of Fondation de France) | General fund | $809,579 |
| Cheval Bleu(friends of Fondation de France) | General fund | $500,000 |
| Hunter College Foundation Inc | General fund | $500,000 |
| Norton Museum | General fund | $500,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless | General fund | $350,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater New York | General fund | $350,000 |
| Food Bank of NYC | General fund | $270,000 |
| Nantucket Conservation Foundation | General fund | $250,000 |
| The Chinati Foundation | General fund | $250,000 |
| Free Arts NYC | General fund | $200,000 |
| RX Art Inc | General fund | $150,000 |
| Villa Medicina(friends of Fondation de France) | General fund | $150,000 |
| American Friends of Capodimonte | General fund | $129,953 |
| Friends of Fai the Italian Environment Foundation Inc | General fund | $100,000 |
| Madison Square Park Conservancy | General fund | $100,000 |
| Nantucket Performing Arts Center | General fund | $100,000 |
| Nantucket Dreamland Foundation | General fund | $50,000 |
| US Sciences PO Foundation | General fund | $45,531 |
Officers and trustees
- Franck Giraud
- Sarah Stein-Sapir
- Eric Giraud
Questions people ask
Does The Ruth Stanton Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Ruth Stanton Foundation give?
$4.9 million in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $225,000.
Who runs The Ruth Stanton Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Franck Giraud (Trustee), Sarah Stein-Sapir (Trustee) and Eric Giraud (Trustee).
What does The Ruth Stanton Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and environment and conservation.