Thomas F Staley Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Thomas F Staley Foundation is a private foundation in Easton, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $378,000 in 67 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $26,200. 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$378,000
- Number of grants67
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$26,200
- Assets$9.9 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2025 was up from $230,600 the year before.
37% 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 | $185,000 | 53 | $6.8 million |
| 2024 | $230,600 | 60 | $8.6 million |
| 2025 | $378,000 | 67 | $9.9 million |
How to apply
Thomas F Staley 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 Thomas F Staley Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 19 | $98,400 |
| Maine | 15 | $95,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 9 | $43,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $32,000 |
| Vermont | 3 | $27,500 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $22,800 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $20,000 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $10,300 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $8,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Good Shephard Food Bank of Maine | General Contribution | $26,200 |
| Global Outreach International | General Contribution | $20,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | General Contribution | $20,000 |
| Maine Public | General Contribution | $17,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | General Contribution | $16,500 |
| United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley | General Contribution | $12,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | General Contribution | $11,000 |
| Bronx Lacrosse | General Contribution | $10,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | General Contribution | $10,000 |
| Harlem Lacrosse | General Contribution | $10,000 |
| One Family Inc | General Contribution | $10,000 |
| Prevent Child Abuse - New Jersey | General Contribution | $10,000 |
| Project of Easton Inc | General Contribution | $10,000 |
| The Locker Project | General Contribution | $8,000 |
| The Salvation Army of the Lehigh Valley | General Contribution | $8,000 |
| Holy Nativity Episcopal Church | General Contribution | $7,500 |
| Open Space Institute | General Contribution | $7,500 |
| University of Vermont Foundation | General Contribution | $7,500 |
| Maine Farmland Trust | General Contribution | $7,000 |
| National Audubon Society | General Contribution | $7,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General Contribution | $7,000 |
| Camp Dudley Inc | General Contribution | $6,000 |
| Greater Waterville Area Food Bank | General Contribution | $6,000 |
| ALS United Greater New York | General Contribution | $5,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund | General Contribution | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of the Hudson Valley | General Contribution | $5,000 |
| Help Hope Live | General Contribution | $5,000 |
| Herbal Hummingbird Hub | General Contribution | $5,000 |
| Hope Squad Maine | General Contribution | $5,000 |
| Katonah Presbyterian Church | General Contribution | $5,000 |
| Lake George Association | General Contribution | $5,000 |
| Putnam Community Action Partnership | General Contribution | $5,000 |
| Rivers Way | General Contribution | $5,000 |
| Sponsors for Educational Opportunity | General Contribution | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army - Easton | General Contribution | $5,000 |
| The Trustees of Reservations | General Contribution | $5,000 |
| Thompson Island Outward Bound | General Contribution | $5,000 |
| Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation | General Contribution | $4,000 |
| Preble Street | General Contribution | $4,000 |
| South Hero Congregational Church | General Contribution | $3,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Diane Bernard
- Susan Canada
- Stuart Staley
- Sally Wichert
- David H Bruce
- Carolyn Bruce Long
- Jonathan Emmett Staley Esq
- Owen Staley
- Susan Staley
- James Staley
- Gillis Bernard
- John Logan Bernard
- Nathan Bernard
Questions people ask
Does Thomas F Staley Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Thomas F Staley Foundation give?
$378,000 in tax year 2025, across 67 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Thomas F Staley Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Diane Bernard (Secretary), Susan Canada (Trustee), Stuart Staley (President) and Sally Wichert (Trustee) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does Thomas F Staley Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, human services and environment and conservation.