The Stanton Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 76-0208595 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$3M
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$59,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $30,000 and $310,000.
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
26% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Endowment Foundation | Houston, TX | To support the mission of the organization | $800,000 |
| St Thomas High School | Houston, TX | To support the mission of the organization | $401,677 |
| Strake Jesuit College Preparatory | Houston, TX | To support the mission of the organization | $401,673 |
| St Agnes Academy | Houston, TX | To support the mission of the organization | $400,231 |
| Rice University | Houston, TX | To support the mission of the organization | $310,000 |
| Holy Family Catholic Church | Missouri City, TX | To support the mission of the organization | $150,000 |
| Episcopal High School | Bellaire, TX | To support the mission of the organization | $100,000 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital | Boston, MA | To support the mission of the organization | $90,000 |
| River Oaks Baptist School | Houston, TX | To support the mission of the organization | $60,000 |
| St Michael Catholic Church | Houston, TX | To support the mission of the organization | $59,000 |
| Holy Family Church | Davidsonville, MD | To support the mission of the organization | $50,000 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation | Houston, TX | To support the mission of the organization | $40,000 |
| Strake Jesuit College Preparatory | Houston, TX | To support the mission of the organization | $30,000 |
| St Agnes Academy | Houston, TX | To support the mission of the organization | $30,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School | Houston, TX | To support the mission of the organization | $30,000 |
| Foundation for American Security and Freedom Inc | Washington, DC | To support the mission of the organization | $25,000 |
| Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Family Alliance | Stafford, TX | To support the mission of the organization | $5,000 |
| Friends of Duxbury Council on Aging Inc | Duxbury, MA | To support the mission of the organization | $3,000 |
| Oblate Sisters of St Francis de Sales | Childs, MD | To support the mission of the organization | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,986,081 | 19 |
| 2024 | $187,450 | 20 |
| 2023 | $170,250 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621599349100412
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0208595
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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