The Stone-Wood Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Stone-Wood Family Foundation is a private foundation in Stamford, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $180,000 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$180,000
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $158,000 the year before.
0% 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 | $146,000 | 40 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $158,000 | 45 | $3.5 million |
| 2025 | $180,000 | 42 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
The Stone-Wood 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 The Stone-Wood Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 38 | $168,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $7,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Church-Ivy | General support | $15,000 |
| United Way of Greater Charlottesville | General support | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood South Atlantic | General support | $7,000 |
| Uva Children's Medical Center | General support | $7,000 |
| Uva Hospital - Nursing Scholdarship Program | General support | $7,000 |
| Virginia Veterans & Family Support | General support | $7,000 |
| Charlottesville Albemarle Rescue Squad | General support | $6,000 |
| Foothills Child Advocacy Center | General support | $6,000 |
| Shelter for Help in Emergency | General support | $6,000 |
| Charlottesville Free Clinic | General support | $5,000 |
| Crozet Volunteer Fire Department | General support | $5,000 |
| Episcopal High School | General support | $5,000 |
| Hospice of Piedmont | General support | $5,000 |
| Martha Jefferson Hospital Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | General support | $5,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson Foundation Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Western Albemarle Rescue Squad Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Sexual Assault Resource Agency | General support | $5,000 |
| Charlottesville Albemarle SPCA | General support | $5,000 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank | General support | $4,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville | General support | $4,000 |
| Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry | General support | $4,000 |
| Peidmont Casa Inc | General support | $4,000 |
| Blue Ridge Abortion Fund | General support | $4,000 |
| American Red Cross | General support | $3,000 |
| Hope's Legacy Equine Rescue Inc | General support | $3,000 |
| Salvation Army | General support | $3,000 |
| Senior Center Inc (DBA the Center) | General support | $3,000 |
| Albemarle Historical Society | General support | $2,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General support | $2,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Central Va | General support | $2,000 |
| Charlottesville Area Community Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| Piedmont Environmental Council | General support | $2,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | General support | $2,000 |
| Uva Health Foundation - Melanoma | General support | $2,000 |
| Camp Holiday Trails | General support | $1,000 |
| Macular Degeneration Assoc | General support | $1,000 |
| Uva Dke Capital Fund | General support | $1,000 |
| Uva Law School Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David J Wood Jr
- Beverley W Hereford
- David J Wood III
- Colston Wood Hanshaw
Questions people ask
Does The Stone-Wood Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Stone-Wood Family Foundation give?
$180,000 in tax year 2025, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs The Stone-Wood Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David J Wood Jr (Director), Beverley W Hereford (Pres & Chair), David J Wood III (Sec & Dir) and Colston Wood Hanshaw (Treas & Dir).
What does The Stone-Wood Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and faith communities.