IRA & Sheila Stone Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
IRA & Sheila Stone Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $247,265 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $110,000. 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$247,265
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$110,000
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was up from $109,615 the year before.
29% 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 | $109,615 | 20 | $4.2 million |
| 2024 | $247,265 | 17 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
IRA & Sheila Stone 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 IRA & Sheila Stone Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 17 | $247,265 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Council Jewish Elderly | General fund raising | $110,000 |
| All Chicago | General fund raising | $25,000 |
| Eisenhower Hearing Foundation | General fund raising | $15,000 |
| Jewish Federation of the Desert | General fund raising | $15,000 |
| Grant Park Orchestral Association | General fund raising | $13,000 |
| PS Friends of Philharmonic | General fund raising | $12,377 |
| Holocaust Memorial Museum | General fund raising | $10,000 |
| Jonathan Philip Reder Fund | General fund raising | $10,000 |
| Millenium Park Foundation | General fund raising | $10,000 |
| Care for Real | General fund raising | $5,000 |
| Deborah's Place | General fund raising | $5,000 |
| Rancho Mirage Writers Festival | General fund raising | $5,000 |
| Grand Park Festival | General fund raising | $4,888 |
| Sukkat Shalom | General fund raising | $3,000 |
| Martha's Village & Kitchen | General fund raising | $2,000 |
| The Ark | General fund raising | $1,500 |
| The Desert Community Foundation | General fund raising | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Sheila L Stone
- Richard Sciortino
- Debra M Doyle
Questions people ask
Does IRA & Sheila Stone Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does IRA & Sheila Stone Family Foundation give?
$247,265 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs IRA & Sheila Stone Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sheila L Stone (President and Treasurer), Richard Sciortino (Vice President) and Debra M Doyle (Secretary).
What does IRA & Sheila Stone Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and environment and conservation.