Stone Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Stone Family Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Barbara, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.9 million in 93 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.9 million
- Number of grants93
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$69.8 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.5 million the year before.
36% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.5 million | 70 | $53.9 million |
| 2024 | $2.5 million | 79 | $63.9 million |
| 2025 | $2.9 million | 93 | $69.8 million |
How to apply
Stone Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Stone Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 64 | $1.8 million |
| New York | 8 | $455,000 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $265,000 |
| Colorado | 8 | $240,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $50,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $30,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $30,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $30,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| She's the First | General | $250,000 |
| Read Global | General | $225,000 |
| University of California | General | $130,000 |
| The Brookings Institution | General | $125,000 |
| Foundation for Colorado Community College | General | $100,000 |
| Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara | General | $100,000 |
| Santa Barbara Education Foundation | General | $80,000 |
| Allsides Education Fund | General | $50,000 |
| Constructive Dialogue Institute | General | $50,000 |
| Earth Justice | General | $50,000 |
| Essential Partners | General | $50,000 |
| Natural Resource Defense Council | General | $50,000 |
| News Literacy Project | General | $50,000 |
| Northern Nevada Literacy Council | General | $50,000 |
| Sarah House | General | $50,000 |
| Save the Waves Coalition | General | $50,000 |
| California Coastkeeper Alliance | General | $40,000 |
| Environmental Defense Center | General | $40,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | General | $40,000 |
| Land Trust of Santa Barbara County | General | $40,000 |
| The Surfrider Foundation | Generalgeneral | $40,000 |
| Advancing Girls Education in Africa | General | $30,000 |
| African Women Rising | General | $30,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Santa Barbara | General | $30,000 |
| Cambodian Childrens Fund | General | $30,000 |
| Central Asia Institute | General | $30,000 |
| Channel Islands Restoration | General | $30,000 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates of Santa Barbara County | General | $30,000 |
| Family Service Agency | General | $30,000 |
| Girl Determined | General | $30,000 |
| Hospice of San Luis County | General | $30,000 |
| Hospice of Santa Barbara | General | $30,000 |
| Hospice of the Conejo | General | $30,000 |
| Leap - Isla Vista Youth Projects | General | $30,000 |
| Limitless Horizons Intl | General | $30,000 |
| Los Padres Forestwatch | General | $30,000 |
| Maia | General | $30,000 |
| Mariposa Dr Foundation | Generalgeneral | $30,000 |
| Mission Scholars | General | $30,000 |
| Putah Creek Council | General | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert R Stone
- Dorian R Stone
- Adrienne M Stone
- Adam R Stone
- Irene S Stone
Questions people ask
Does Stone Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Stone Family Foundation give?
$2.9 million in tax year 2025, across 93 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Stone Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert R Stone (President), Dorian R Stone (V/Pres), Adrienne M Stone (V/Pres) and Adam R Stone (V/Pres) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Stone Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and youth programs.