William Stanley Foundation
Historical FunderColorado Springs, Colorado · EIN 85-2505655 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $2,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | WILLIAM STANLEY |
|---|---|
| Address | 1210 E MONROE, COLORADO SPRING CO 80907 |
| Phone | 7195939161 |
| WFOUNDATION02@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION FOR INDIVIDUALS AND ENTREPRENEURS |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | BOARD APPROVAL |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
5% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Womens Community Leader | Colorado Sprin, CO | Educational | $2,012 |
| Space Academy | Colorado Sprin, CO | Educational | $2,000 |
| Peak Education | Colorado Sprin, CO | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Uccs Pre-Collegiate | Colorado Sprin, CO | Educational | $2,000 |
| Civico | Denver, CO | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Nat Hispanic Honor Soc | Colorado Sprin, CO | Educational | $2,000 |
| I-Thirst International | Elmira, NY | Entrepreneur | $2,000 |
| Uccs Farm | Colorado Sprin, CO | Educational | $2,000 |
| Educating Children of C | Colorado Sprin, CO | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Integrated Self Defense | Colorado Sprin, CO | Educational | $2,000 |
| Nat Space Science Tech | Woodland Park, CO | Educational | $2,000 |
| Staging Her | Colorado Sprin, CO | Educational | $1,814 |
| Cosp Hispanic Chamber | Colorado Sprin, CO | Educational | $1,500 |
| Boss Babes Networking | Colorado Sprin, CO | Scholarships | $1,250 |
| Rcky Mtn Womens Film | Colorado Sprin, CO | Educational | $1,000 |
| First Tee | Colorado Sprin, CO | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Ihrm | Colorado Sprin, CO | Educational | $850 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($3,982). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,408 | 20 |
| 2024 | $35,029 | 22 |
| 2023 | $33,377 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610539349100051
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-2505655
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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