Carl S and Barbara L Stanley 1997 Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 47-2428379 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$36K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$739K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
47% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookview Montissori School | Benton Harbor, MI | Program support | $7,000 |
| Travis Mills Foundation | Mt Vernon, ME | Program support | $2,000 |
| Honor Flight | Arlington, VA | Program support | $2,000 |
| The Cradle Society | Evanston, IL | Program support | $2,000 |
| Holy Family Lutheran School of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Program support | $2,000 |
| 416Th Bomb Group | Gainesville, MO | Program support | $2,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Program support | $2,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | Program support | $2,000 |
| Team Rubicon | Los Angeles, CA | Program support | $2,000 |
| North Shore Senior Center of Northfiield Il | Northfield, IL | Program support | $2,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | Program support | $2,000 |
| Executive Service Corps of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Program support | $2,000 |
| Morton Arboretum | Lisle, IL | Program support | $1,000 |
| Wttw | Chicago, IL | Program support | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | Chicago, IL | Program support | $1,000 |
| Sierra Club | Chicago, IL | Program support | $1,000 |
| National Park Foundation | Washington, DC | Program support | $1,000 |
| Folds of Honor | Owasso, OK | Program support | $1,000 |
| Alliance for the Great Lakes | Chicago, IL | Program support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,000 | 19 |
| 2024 | $34,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $32,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601179349101600
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2428379
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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