The Giving Stone
Accepts applications
The Giving Stone is a private foundation in Greenwood Village, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $113,368 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $8,555 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$113,368
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$8,555
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2025 was up from $111,087 the year before.
80% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $135,200 | 4 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $111,087 | 4 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $113,368 | 10 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Giving Stone 2825 E Long CT, Greenwood Village, CO 80121 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (303) 888-9950 |
| What to submit | No formal requirements |
| Deadlines | No submission deadlines |
| Restrictions | Organizations applying for grants must be 501(c)(3) organizations. |
What The Giving Stone funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 7 | $58,844 |
| Indiana | 1 | $50,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,623 |
| Georgia | 1 | $901 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Historic Santa Claus Campgrounds | Unrestricted contribution | $50,000 |
| La Luz Education | Unrestricted contribution | $20,902 |
| Aspen Academy | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Mullen High School | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Valor High School | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| The Denver Foundation | Unrestricted contribution | $7,110 |
| Rotary International | Unrestricted contribution | $3,623 |
| Forsyth Farmers Market Inc | Unrestricted contribution | $901 |
| Denver Rotary Club | Unrestricted contribution | $728 |
| Rocky Mountain Rotary Youth Exchange | Unrestricted contribution | $104 |
Officers and trustees
- Pamela Johnston
- James Johnston
Questions people ask
Does The Giving Stone accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No submission deadlines.
How much does The Giving Stone give?
$113,368 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $8,555.
Who runs The Giving Stone?
Its 2025 filing lists Pamela Johnston (President) and James Johnston (Vice-President).
What does The Giving Stone fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.