W Clement & Jessie V Stone Foundation
Annual Giving
$5.2M
Grants
97
Median Grant
$50K
Organizations Funded
95
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Foundation Overview
Mission
The Foundation honors its founders' vision to change the world and make it a better place for this and future generations. The Foundation is dedicated to bringing about positive change in five major urban areas - Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, New York City, the San Francisco Bay Area and the states in which they are located - with a commitment to providing the educational and developmental opportunities that support equitable outcomes and enable all children and young people to fulfill their potential.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
Current Foundation has concentrated its grantmaking in three areas: early childhood development, youth development and education (with an emphasis on teacher quality and principal leadership). The Foundation distributes almost $5 million in grants each year. To date, has awarded approximately $2.2 million in grants in 2025.
How to Apply
The Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Staff contacts nonprofit organizations of interest for preliminary conversation. Foundation presents work to program committee of Board, reviews grantmaking possibilities. Once program committee expresses strong interest, they contact organization and work on proposal submission process. Two grant cycles per year - spring (late April/early May) and fall (late October). Timing for grants: 6 months to 1 year from initial contact.
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$5.2M
Grants
97
Median
$50K
States
13
$5.2M
Grants
96
Median
$50K
States
12
$5.2M
Grants
95
Median
$50K
States
13
Grant Size Distribution
$50K
Typical Grant (Median)
$450
Smallest
$10K
25th Pctile
$80K
75th Pctile
$225K
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $10K and $80K.
Largest Recent Grants
$225K
2024
The Education Trust
DC · Addressing Inequities in Massachusetts' School System
$195K
2024
Communities United
IL · Advancing Safe, inclusive, and Supportive Learning Environments in Chicago Public Schools
$140K
2024
University of Illinois at Chicago
IL · Coaching & Data Systems Support
$140K
2024
Third Sector New England
MA · General Operating Support
$130K
2024
Oakland Kids First
CA · General Operating Support
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.