Janet Stone Jones Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Janet Stone Jones Foundation is a private foundation in Stamford, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $205,220 in 70 grants; the typical grant was $1,200 and the largest $46,000. 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$205,220
- Number of grants70
- Typical grant$1,200
- Largest grant$46,000
- Assets$33,062
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was down from $284,500 the year before.
9% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $245,800 | 89 | $25,667 |
| 2024 | $284,500 | 85 | $13,821 |
| 2025 | $205,220 | 70 | $33,062 |
How to apply
Janet Stone Jones 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 Janet Stone Jones Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 17 | $101,750 |
| Virginia | 28 | $63,270 |
| New York | 11 | $23,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $7,600 |
| Tennessee | 4 | $5,100 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,500 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $750 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wendell Gilley Museum | General support | $46,000 |
| Mount Desert Island Hospital | General support | $20,000 |
| Montpelier Foundation (Board) | General support | $13,120 |
| Friends of Acadia | General support | $10,500 |
| Nature Conservancy - Maine | General support | $10,000 |
| Nature Conservancy - Virginia | General support | $7,500 |
| Thomas Jefferson Foundation | General support | $6,500 |
| Planned Parenthood | General support | $5,000 |
| Uva Transplant Department | General support | $4,000 |
| FDR Hyde Park Foundation | General support | $3,500 |
| Defenders of Wildlife | General support | $3,000 |
| Fountain Fund | General support | $3,000 |
| Paramount Theater | General support | $2,500 |
| St Luke Church | General support | $2,500 |
| The Author Guild Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Town of Mount Desert Community Development Corporation | General support | $2,500 |
| Trudeau Institute | General support | $2,500 |
| Whtj- Charlottesville PBS | General support | $2,500 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| Island Housing Trust | General support | $2,000 |
| Martha Jefferson Hospital Foundatio | General support | $2,000 |
| Oceana | General support | $2,000 |
| Piedmont Environmental Council | General support | $2,000 |
| Sewanee Annual Fund | General support | $2,000 |
| The Elephant Sanctuary | General support | $2,000 |
| The Women's Initiative | General support | $2,000 |
| Virginia Foundation for the Humanit | General support | $2,000 |
| Waterkeeper Alliance | General support | $2,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | General support | $1,500 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General support | $1,500 |
| Lighthouse Studio | General support | $1,500 |
| Mount Desert Nursing Association | General support | $1,500 |
| Neighborhood House | General support | $1,500 |
| VPM (Virginia NPR & PBS) | General support | $1,200 |
| Wmra Radio | General support | $1,200 |
| Wren Radio | General support | $1,200 |
| Wtju-Fm | General support | $1,200 |
| WVTF Public Radio | General support | $1,200 |
| American Museum of Natural History | General support | $1,000 |
| Harbor House | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Benjamin Brewster
- Janet B York
- Antoinette Brewster
- G David Phelps Hamar JD Cpa
Questions people ask
Does Janet Stone Jones Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Janet Stone Jones Foundation give?
$205,220 in tax year 2025, across 70 grants, with a typical grant of $1,200.
Who runs Janet Stone Jones Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Benjamin Brewster (Pres & Dir), Janet B York (VP & Dir), Antoinette Brewster (Sec & Dir) and G David Phelps Hamar JD Cpa (Treasurer).
What does Janet Stone Jones Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and health.