Richard Seth Staley Educational Foundation a Nevada Nonprofit Corp
Invitation OnlyPhoenix, Arizona · EIN 95-3532336 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$617K
Organizations funded47
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$17.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $4,000.
From the return
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
82% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation for Economic Education | Atlanta, GA | General educarion - public | $300,000 |
| Institute for Humane Studies | Arlington, VA | General education - public | $140,000 |
| UC Davis College | Davis, CA | General education - public | $36,362 |
| Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | Social issues - general education - public | $30,000 |
| Cato Institute | Washington, DC | Social issues - general education - public | $6,000 |
| Reason Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | General education - public | $6,000 |
| Azcdl | Tucson, AZ | Social issues - general education - public | $5,000 |
| Free | Clute, TX | Social issues - general education - public | $5,000 |
| University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center Services Corp | Houston, TX | General education - public | $5,000 |
| Young America Foundation | Herndon, VA | General education - public | $4,500 |
| Gof | Springfield, VA | Social issues - general education - public | $4,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | General education - public | $4,000 |
| Teen Challenge of Southern California | South Gate, CA | Social issues - general education - public | $4,000 |
| Washington Policy Center | Seattle, WA | General education - public | $3,500 |
| Advancing American Freedom Foundation | Washington, DC | General education - public | $3,000 |
| Colorado Christian University | Lakewood, CO | General education - public | $3,000 |
| Commonwealth Foundation | Harrisburg, PA | General education - public | $3,000 |
| Emergent Order Foundation | Austin, TX | General education - public | $3,000 |
| Grand Canyon University Scholarship Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | General education - public | $3,000 |
| Leadership Institute | Arlington, VA | General education - public | $3,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | Media - general education - public | $3,000 |
| Alzheimer Disease Research | Clarksberg, MD | Social issues - general education - public | $2,500 |
| American Institute Economic Research | Great Barrington, MA | General education - public | $2,500 |
| Foundation Teaching Economics | Washington, DC | General education - public | $2,500 |
| Ludwig Von Mises Institute | Auburn, AL | General education - public | $2,500 |
| National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation | Springfirld, VA | General education - public | $2,500 |
| Convenant House | Los Angeles, CA | Social issues - general education - public | $2,000 |
| Economic Thinking | Seattle, WA | General education - public | $2,000 |
| Goldwater Institute | Phoenix, AZ | General education - public | $2,000 |
| Moving Pictures Institute | New York, NY | General education - public | $2,000 |
| Children of the Night | Los Angeles, CA | Social issues - general education - public | $1,750 |
| Institute for Justice | Tempe, AZ | Social issues - general education - public | $1,750 |
| Accuracy in Media | Washington, DC | Media - general education - public | $1,500 |
| Clare Booth Luce Center for Conservative Women | Herndon, VA | General education - public | $1,500 |
| Federalist Society | Washington, DC | General education - public | $1,500 |
| Independent Institute | Oakland, CA | General educarion - public | $1,500 |
| Mackinac Center | Midland, MI | General education - public | $1,500 |
| Phoenix Restoration Church | Phoenix, AZ | Social issues - general education - public | $1,500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Topeka, KS | Social issues - general education - public | $1,500 |
| Capital Research | Washington, DC | Social issues - general education - public | $1,000 |
| Childhelp USA | Scottsdale, AZ | Social issues - general education - public | $1,000 |
| City of Hope Cancer Center | Duarte, CA | Social issues - general education - public | $1,000 |
| Hfj | Las Vegas, NV | General education - public | $1,000 |
| Judicial Watch | Washington, DC | Media - general education - public | $1,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | Sacramento, CA | General education - public | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | Phoenix, AZ | Social issues - general education - public | $1,000 |
| Youth for Christ | Englewood, CO | Social issues - general education - public | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $616,862 | 47 |
| 2023 | $584,450 | 44 |
| 2022 | $578,091 | 44 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600439349100020
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-3532336
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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