John & Beverly Stauffer Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyPasadena, California · EIN 95-2241406 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$211K
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$5.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $6,500.
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
3% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoological Society San Diego | San Diego, CA | General operations | $25,000 |
| California State University Foundation | Long Beach, CA | General operations | $20,000 |
| Helen Woodward Animal Center | Rancho Santa Fe, CA | General operations | $20,000 |
| California Missions Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | General operations | $10,000 |
| Shakespeare-Will Power to Youth | Los Angeles, CA | General operations | $10,000 |
| Pepperdine University | Malibu, CA | General operations | $7,500 |
| Colburn School Performing Arts | Los Angeles, CA | General operations | $6,500 |
| Los Angeles Opera | Los Angeles, CA | General operations | $6,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clara | Santa Paula, CA | General operations | $6,000 |
| Calif State Summer School for Arts Fndtn | Los Angeles, CA | General operations | $6,000 |
| Coachella Valley Rescue Mission | Indio, CA | General operations | $6,000 |
| Los Angeles Master Chorale | Los Angeles, CA | General operations | $6,000 |
| Las Patronas | LA Jolla, CA | General operations | $5,500 |
| City Help Inc of Phoenix Dba Phoenix Dream Center | Phoenix, AZ | General operations | $5,000 |
| LA Jolla Institute for Immunology | LA Jolla, CA | General operations | $5,000 |
| Midnight Mission | Los Angeles, CA | General operations | $5,000 |
| Neurotalent Works Inc | Pasadena, CA | General operations | $5,000 |
| Ojai Festivals Ltd | Ojai, CA | General operations | $5,000 |
| One Generation | Van Nuys, CA | General operations | $5,000 |
| Our House Grief Support Center | Los Angeles, CA | General operations | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Los Angeles, CA | General operations | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Mission Archive Libra | Santa Barbara, CA | General operations | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Natural His | Santa Barbara, CA | General operations | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Pr | Santa Barbara, CA | General operations | $5,000 |
| Seeds of Hope Inc | Encinitas, CA | General operations | $5,000 |
| Skydog Sanctuary | Malibu, CA | General operations | $5,000 |
| Ventura County Rescue Mission | Oxnard, CA | General operations | $5,000 |
| Ventura Education Partnership | Ventura, CA | General operations | $5,000 |
| Santa Paula Theatre Center | Santa Paula, CA | General operations | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $211,000 | 29 |
| 2024 | $221,000 | 30 |
| 2023 | $218,500 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621249349101437
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-2241406
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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