The James M Stanton Foundation
Invitation OnlyBloomington, Minnesota · EIN 27-5085632 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$6.2M
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$14M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $250,000.
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
24% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Academy | Minneapolis, MN | Human services | $2,000,000 |
| Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Human services | $600,000 |
| Every Meal | Roseville, MN | Human services | $300,000 |
| Project Pride in Living | Minneapolis, MN | Human services | $250,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc | Lone Tree, CO | Human services | $250,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc | Lone Tree, CO | Human services | $250,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable | Covington, KY | Human services | $250,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc | Lone Tree, CO | Human services | $250,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc | Lone Tree, CO | Human services | $250,000 |
| US Charitable Gift Trust | San Francisco, CA | Human services | $250,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc | Lone Tree, CO | Human services | $250,000 |
| Interfaith Outreach | Plymouth, MN | Human services | $150,000 |
| Bridge for Youth | Minneapolis, MN | Human services | $150,000 |
| Catholic Charities | St Paul, MN | Human services | $100,000 |
| Loaves and Fishes | Minneapolis, MN | Human services | $100,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Mn | Minneapolis, MN | Human services | $100,000 |
| The Link | Minneapolis, MN | Human services | $100,000 |
| Twin Cities Rise | Minneapolis, MN | Human services | $100,000 |
| 23Rd Veteran | Duluth, MN | Human services | $95,000 |
| Tasks Unlimited | Minneapolis, MN | Human services | $75,000 |
| Minnetonka Center for the Arts | Wayzata, MN | Human services | $60,000 |
| Artspace | Minneapolis, MN | Human services | $50,000 |
| Hope Avenue Twin Cities | Minneapolis, MN | Human services | $50,000 |
| Juxtaposition Arts | Minneapolis, MN | Human services | $50,000 |
| Center for Irish Music | St Paul, MN | Human services | $30,000 |
| Keystone Community Services | St Paul, MN | Human services | $25,000 |
| The Lift Garage | Minneapolis, MN | Human services | $25,000 |
| Chicago Avenue Fire Arts | Minneapolis, MN | Human services | $20,000 |
| Walk in Counseling | Minneapolis, MN | Human services | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,200,000 | 29 |
| 2024 | $5,071,440 | 34 |
| 2023 | $10,090,000 | 49 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642309349100144
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-5085632
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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