Stanford Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Stanford Family Foundation is a private foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In tax year 2024 it gave $180,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $105,000. 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$180,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$105,000
- Assets$3.5 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was up from $166,000 the year before.
35% of its 2024 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 | $166,000 | 12 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $180,000 | 17 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
Stanford Family 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 Stanford Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 14 | $163,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Asbury United Methodist Church | General fund | $105,000 |
| Billy Graham Evangelical Association | General fund | $10,000 |
| MD Anderson | General fund | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma Centennial Botanical Garden | General fund | $10,000 |
| Churchcraft Consulting | General fund | $10,000 |
| Focus on the Family | General fund | $5,000 |
| Humane Society | General fund | $5,000 |
| John 316 | General fund | $5,000 |
| Turning Point | General fund | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma State University | General fund | $5,000 |
| James Dobson Family Institute | General fund | $2,000 |
| Restore Hope | General fund | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | General fund | $2,000 |
| Operation Prison Ministry | General fund | $1,000 |
| Pets Helping People (Muddy Paws) | General fund | $1,000 |
| Sangha | General fund | $1,000 |
| Scott Carter Foundation | General fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- E Michael Stanford
- Susan M Stanford
Questions people ask
Does Stanford Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Stanford Family Foundation give?
$180,000 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Stanford Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists E Michael Stanford (Co-Trustee) and Susan M Stanford (Co-Trustee).
What does Stanford Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and animals.