 | A major contributor to this article appears to have a close connection with its subject. (May 2019) |
| Founded | January 2009 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Dr. Frank Stanton |
| Type | Private Independent Foundation |
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| Focus | Informed Citizen/First Amendment, Nuclear Security, Canine Welfare |
| Location | |
Key people | Liz Allison Co-director Andrew Weiss Co-director |
| Endowment | $108,481,509 (2022) |
| Website | thestantonfoundation |
Formerly called | Frank and Ruth Stanton Fund |
The Stanton Foundation is a private foundation established by Frank Stanton, a long-time president of Columbia Broadcasting System ("CBS"). The Foundation focuses primarily on three areas in which Stanton was unable to complete his philanthropic plans within his lifetime: (1) supporting the First Amendment and creating a more informed citizenry, particularly in regard to civic issues, (2) supporting policy research in international security, with special emphasis on nuclear security and (3) advancing canine welfare. The Stanton Foundation is primarily a "no unsolicited proposals" foundation, although it operates several open application programs as detailed on its website.[1]
- ^ "The Stanton Foundation". The Stanton Foundation.