Runestone Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Runestone Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $60,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $10,000. 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$60,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$5,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$3.0 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $140,000 | 4 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $0 | 0 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $60,000 | 10 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
Runestone 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 Runestone Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 6 | $39,000 |
| Vermont | 2 | $8,000 |
| California | 1 | $8,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen | Food bank | $10,000 |
| A Jewish Voice for Peace Inc | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen | Food pantry fund | $8,000 |
| Metuchen Safety Council Inc | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| John Akey Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Chittenden Volunteer Fire Department Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Metuchen Library A New Jersey Nonpr | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| North Shore Animal League America Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Rutland County Humane Society Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Metuchen Edison Historical Society Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Catherine McCartin
Questions people ask
Does Runestone Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Runestone Family Foundation give?
$60,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.
Who runs Runestone Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Catherine McCartin (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas).
What does Runestone Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, food and hunger and animals.