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Mary R Stauffer Foundation is a private corporation based in DOWNEY, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is W G French. It holds total assets of $7.7M. Annual income is reported at $4.4M. Total assets have grown from $5.8M in 2011 to $7.7M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. PROVIDE AID TO INNOVATIVE EDUCATION FOR THE DOWNEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ACROSS 20 K12 SCHOOLS + Adult school: Robotics Clubs; On-site museum visits 29 TEACHER/PRINCIPAL GRANTS. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Mary R Stauffer Foundation has made 17 grants totaling $1.7M, with a median grant of $75K. The foundation has distributed between $380K and $444K annually from 2021 to 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $444K distributed across 3 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $553 to $256K, with an average award of $98K. The foundation has supported 6 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in California. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$172K
Average Grant
$143K
Largest Grant
$251K
Based on 3 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
PROVIDE AID TO INNOVATIVE EDUCATION FOR THE DOWNEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ACROSS 20 K12 SCHOOLS + Adult school: Robotics Clubs; On-site museum visits 29 TEACHER/PRINCIPAL GRANTS
Expenses: $181K
Scholarships and book allowance to 124 eligible high school and college students.
Expenses: $78K
Merit awards for scholastic and athletic excellence to 727 high school students in the downey unified school district.
Expenses: $102K
Provide educational seminars on college savings for middle school student parents and start/contribute to college savings accounts for 293 students.
Expenses: $46K
PROVIDE AID TO INNOVATIVE EDUCATION FOR THE DOWNEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ACROSS 20 K12 SCHOOLS + Adult school: Robotics Clubs; On-site museum visits 29 TEACHER/PRINCIPAL GRANTS. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 17 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA.
Mary R Stauffer Foundation has distributed a total of $1.7M across 17 grants. The median grant size is $75K, with an average of $98K. Individual grants have ranged from $553 to $256K.
Mary R Stauffer Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Mary R Stauffer Foundation is headquartered in DOWNEY, CA.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Suzuki | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dawn Martens | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Regina Donahue | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John Stauffer | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nancy Swenson | COO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Phil Davis | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$487K
Total Assets
$7.7M
Fair Market Value
$8.5M
Net Worth
$7.2M
Grants Paid
$380K
Contributions
$6K
Net Investment Income
$239K
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
17
Total Giving
$1.7M
Average Grant
$98K
Median Grant
$75K
Unique Recipients
6
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various Scholarship ProgramsVARIOUS SCHOLARSHIPS | Various, CA | $140K | 2024 |
| Downey Unified School DistrictPROVIDE AID TO INNOVATIVE EDUCATION FOR THE DOWNEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ACROSS 20 K12 SCHOOLS + Adult school: ROBOTICS CLUBS 3-12 Grades,Museum programs Grades 3-5; 17 TEACHER/PRINCIPAL GRANTS | Downey Ca, CA | $139K | 2024 |
| Downey High SchoolCommunity college scholarships | Various, CA | $75K | 2024 |
| Warren High SchoolCommunity college scholarships | Various, CA | $25K | 2024 |
| Various Programs To Promote EducatiDOWNEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TEACHER PROJECTS TO AID IN THE EDUCATIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE TO ENHANCE THE LEARNING PROCESS OF STUDENTS. | Various, CA | $651 | 2024 |
| Downey Symphonic SocietyTickets for students to develop music appreciation | Downey, CA | $1K | 2023 |