AI Summary
The James M. Stanton Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that made $5.1 million in grants to 72 grantees in 2025. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, offering grants solely by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PROJECT FOR PRIDE IN LIVING INC
$6.5M
14%
DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
$6.3M
13%
MINNEAPOLIS HEART INSTITUTE FOUNDATION
$4.3M
9%
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Total No. of Grants
34
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE JAMES M STANTON FOUNDATION?
No. THE JAMES M STANTON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE JAMES M STANTON FOUNDATION give?
THE JAMES M STANTON FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, California, and Tennessee. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE JAMES M STANTON FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE JAMES M STANTON FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE JAMES M STANTON FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, THE JAMES M STANTON FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $5.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE JAMES M STANTON FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, THE JAMES M STANTON FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include PROJECT FOR PRIDE IN LIVING INC, DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY, and MINNEAPOLIS HEART INSTITUTE FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE JAMES M STANTON FOUNDATION?
THE JAMES M STANTON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.