Robert F Stone Foundation AKA Bobby Stone Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Robert F Stone Foundation AKA Bobby Stone Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.8 million in 120 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $750,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.8 million
- Number of grants120
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$750,000
- Assets$28.3 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.9 million the year before.
35% of its 2024 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 | $2.9 million | 100 | $27.7 million |
| 2024 | $3.8 million | 120 | $28.3 million |
How to apply
Robert F Stone Foundation AKA Bobby Stone 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 Robert F Stone Foundation AKA Bobby Stone Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 115 | $3.8 million |
| Georgia | 3 | $4,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Tivoli Theatre Foundation Inc | Tivoli Theatre Renovation Project | $750,000 |
| Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise Inc | CNE Homes Project | $250,000 |
| Betterfi | To support Betterfi expansion into the Chattanooga/Hamilton County Market | $200,000 |
| Childrens Nutrition Program of Haiti Inc | General & Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Chattanooga Symphony and Opera Association | Rebuilding and Debt Relief | $177,000 |
| Chambliss Center for Children | Building Futures Campaign | $166,667 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga | Chattanooga Home Build | $120,000 |
| Chattanooga Area Food Bank Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition Inc | Flexible Housing Fund | $100,000 |
| Medicos Mission Fund | Primary Care and Behavioral Health Facility | $100,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Chattanooga | Great Futures College Apprentice Program | $75,000 |
| Signal Centers Inc | Family Forward Program | $75,000 |
| Lookout Mountain Conservancy | LMC Interns Post Secondary Scholarship Fund | $60,000 |
| Metropolitan Ministries | General & Unrestricted | $55,000 |
| La Paz de Dios | General & Unrestricted | $54,000 |
| Northside Neighborhood House | General & Unrestricted | $53,000 |
| United Methodist Neighborhood Centers Inc | General & Unrestricted | $51,000 |
| Chatt Foundation | "A Seat at the Table" Capital Campaign | $50,000 |
| Chattanooga Autism Center | In support of both the Autism Resource program and salary support for clinical assessment position | $50,000 |
| Chattanooga Chamber Foundation | Chattanooga 2.0 - Chattanooga Futures Fund | $50,000 |
| Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation | Howard High School Baseball Fund | $50,000 |
| Chattanooga Food Center | Chattanooga Food Center Fund | $50,000 |
| Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy Inc | CGLA Afterschool and Summer Programs | $50,000 |
| Dynamo Studios | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Partnership for Families Children and Adults Inc | River City Youth Collective and Youth Homelessnes Program | $50,000 |
| Skyuka Hall | Financial Aid Assistance Program | $50,000 |
| The Tivoli Theatre Foundation Inc | The Tivoli Theatre and Performance Arts Center Renovation Project | $50,000 |
| Welcome Home of Chattanooga | Operational Improvement Plan | $50,000 |
| Chattanooga State Community College Foundation | Chattanooga State's Child Development Center enrollment expansion project | $40,000 |
| Young Mens Christian Association of Metropolitan C | YCAP Program | $35,000 |
| Crabtree Farms of Chattanooga Inc | General & Unrestricted | $30,500 |
| Bridge City Community | Showered with Hope Project | $30,000 |
| Launch | Kitchen Incubator Chattanooga | $30,000 |
| Newton Child Development Center | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Signal Centers Inc | Dolly Parton Imagination Library Fund | $30,000 |
| The Helen Ross McNabb Center | Chattanooga Preschool | $30,000 |
| Chattanooga Area Food Bank Inc | Food As A Verb Fund | $25,000 |
| Launch Pad | Salary Support for Resident Manager Position & Supportive Services | $25,000 |
| Stove Works | Artists in Residency Program | $25,000 |
| United Methodist Neighborhood Centers Inc | Bridge Outdoors at the Beth | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Danna Bailey
- David Brock
- Thomas H Hopper
- Bryan Patten
- Michael Pollock
- Keith Sanford
- Lee Towery
Questions people ask
Does Robert F Stone Foundation AKA Bobby Stone Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert F Stone Foundation AKA Bobby Stone Foundation give?
$3.8 million in tax year 2024, across 120 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Robert F Stone Foundation AKA Bobby Stone Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Danna Bailey (Dir), David Brock (Dir), Thomas H Hopper (Pres) and Bryan Patten (Dir) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Robert F Stone Foundation AKA Bobby Stone Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and education.