Virginia Stanton left a bequest to establish this fund in her name and her husband’s. The fund was established in 1994 as the Robert and Virginia Stanton Endowment. Mrs. Stanton named some favorite agencies or types of projects for annual consideration in order of priority (see below). Others may also be funded at the discretion of the CFMC Board and the Stanton Committee. In 2025, consideration will be restricted to priority and invited agencies only.
| Grant Amount | Typically $5,000 – $50,000 |
| Application Deadlines | By 5:00 pm on Friday, July 11, 2025 or earlier |
| Characteristics | Scope and Characteristics - Agencies and Programs (named below) of special interest to Virginia and Robert Stanton - One-time special or capital projects |
| Application and Reporting | Online application and reporting |
| Decision | Decisions made in November |
Stanton Endowment grants are open to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations serving Monterey County residents. This fund gives priority to the agencies and programs of special interest to Virginia and Robert Stanton. These include:
Before applying, Stanton Fund applicants should read the complete Stanton 2025 Grant Guidelines and relate the projects or programs for which they are requesting funding to the guidelines. Applications need to be completed in our Online Grants Manager.
| Organization | Purpose | Amount Awarded |
| American Red Cross of the Central Coast | Home Fire Campaign in Monterey County: Financial Assistance | $25,000 |
| Monterey County Symphony Association | A Commitment to Community | $40,000 |
| Monterey History and Art Association | Stanton Center Refurbishment | $50,000 |
| Monterey Museum of Art | Renovation of Monterey Museum of Art’s La Mirada and Pacific Street Facilities | $25,880 |
| Pacific Repertory Theatre | Golden Bough Playhouse Phase II Renovation & ADA Upgrade | $20,000 |
| Salvation Army - Monterey Peninsula Corps | Enhancing Security and Efficiency for Transitional Housing and Kitchen Facilities | $14,000 |
| Youth Music Monterey | South County Strings | $20,000 |
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