Mary R Stauffer Foundation
Invitation OnlyDowney, California · EIN 95-4433269 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $34,000 and $126,580.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downey Unified School District | Downey Ca, CA | PROVIDE AID TO INNOVATIVE EDUCATION FOR THE DOWNEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ACROSS 20 K12 SCHOOLS + Adult school: ROBOTICS CLUBS 3-12… | $126,580 |
| Downey High School | Various, CA | Community college scholarships | $76,000 |
| Warren High School | Various, CA | Community college scholarships | $34,000 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($159,090). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $395,670 | 5 |
| 2023 | $380,182 | 5 |
| 2021 | $444,364 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522559349100532
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4433269
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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