C. Maxwell (Max) and Elizabeth (Betty) M. Stanley were exemplary visionary leaders in philanthropic and educational endeavors. They strove to promote public understanding, constructive dialogue, and cooperative action on critical international issues and worked to recognize the essential roles of both the policy community and the broader public in building sustainable peace.
Alumni of The University of Iowa and longtime active volunteers and generous supporters of the institution, the Stanleys created The Stanley-University of Iowa Foundation Support Organization in 1979. Funded with an initial gift of $1,675,000, the Support Organization provided funding for projects across The University of Iowa. The Stanleys also created two separate foundations: The Stanley Foundation, which focuses on world peace and international relations, and E & M Charities, which supports a variety of activities.
