John Stauffer Charitable Trust
Historical FunderPasadena, California · EIN 23-7434707 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500,000 and $600,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | TIMOTHY GOSNEY |
|---|---|
| Address | 155 NORTH LAKE AVENUE 11TH FLOOR, PASADENA CA 91101 |
| Phone | 6267939400 |
| TGOSNEY@LAGERLOF.COM | |
| Form and materials | A LETTER STATING THE PURPOSE OF THE APPLICATION AND AMOUNT, TAX EXEMPT STATUS FROM IRS AND STATE AUTHORITIES AND IRS PRIVATE FOUNDATION RULING. GUIDELINES ARE AVAILABLEUPON REQUEST. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | AWARDS MADE TO HOSPITALS, MEDICAL CENTERS, COLLEGES &UNIVERSITIES IN CA. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scripps College | Claremont, CA | To support a professorship in chemistry and art conservation. | $650,000 |
| University of the Pacific | Stockton, CA | To fund the purchase of science equipment for the chemistry laboratories. | $600,000 |
| University of Redlands | Redlands, CA | To support a chair in chemistry. | $500,000 |
| California Institute of Technology | Pasadena, CA | To support a professorship in chemistry. | $500,000 |
| Occidental College | Los Angeles, CA | To support a chair in the field of chemistry. | $500,000 |
| California Lutheran University | Thousand Oaks, CA | To support a professorship in analytical chemistry. | $250,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,000,000 | 6 |
| 2024 | $2,513,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $3,138,391 | 19 |
| 2022 | $2,500,000 | 14 |
| 2021 | $2,906,265 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601289349102110
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7434707
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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