The Stanley Foundation dba Stanley Center for Peace and Security
Invitation OnlyMuscatine, Iowa · EIN 42-6071036 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$21K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$910
Total assets$174.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $400 and $1,800.
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
36% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonviolent Peaceforce | Minneapolis, MN | General fund | $3,000 |
| Connections for the Homeless | Evanston, IL | General fund | $3,000 |
| Wyoming Community Foundation | Laramie, WY | General fund | $2,000 |
| Faith Chapel Church | Birmingham, AL | General fund | $2,000 |
| Mercy Corps | Boone, IA | General fund | $1,800 |
| It Takes a Village Animal Rescue & Resources | Muscatine, IA | General fund | $1,500 |
| Community Foundation of Muscatine County | Muscatine, IA | General fund | $1,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines | Des Moines, IA | Clay County Disaster Fund | $1,000 |
| World Relief Quad Cities | Moline, IL | General fund | $1,000 |
| Community Foundation of Muscatine County | Muscatine, IA | Indigenous Coalition | $910 |
| Iowa City Foreign Relations Council | Iowa City, IA | General fund | $600 |
| Bur Oak Land Trust | Iowa City, IA | General fund | $500 |
| Seed Savers Exchange | Decorah, IA | General fund | $500 |
| Peace through Music International | Litchfield Park, AZ | General fund | $500 |
| River Action | Davenport, IA | General fund | $400 |
| Flickinger Learning Center | Muscatine, IA | General fund | $200 |
| River Bend Food Bank | Davenport, IA | General fund | $200 |
| Tapestry Farms | Davenport, IA | General fund | $200 |
| EcoPeace Middle East Environmental NGO Forum | Washington, DC | General fund | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20,510 | 19 |
| 2023 | $119,211 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523179349103342
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-6071036
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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