Jerome Stone Legacy Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jerome Stone Legacy Foundation is a private foundation in Winnetka, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $50,485 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,985. 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$50,485
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,985
- Assets$47,515
How to apply
Jerome Stone Legacy 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 Jerome Stone Legacy Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 9 | $30,735 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $18,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Furniture Bank Inc | Furniture for low income families | $10,985 |
| North Shore Congregation Isreal | Musical accompanist, cantors music fund, meyer shisler scholarship fund, feed the homeless program | $10,750 |
| Impact Inc (Impact Boston) | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Harvard College Fund | General operating fund | $4,000 |
| Harvard University (President and Fellows of Harvard College) | Undergraduate research | $4,000 |
| Harvard Club of Chicago | Prison tutoring program | $3,750 |
| Scouting Art Collection Recovery Project Inc | General operating fund | $2,000 |
| All Chicago Making Homelessness History | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Jewish Heritage for the Blind | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Highland Park Strings NFP | General operating fund | $750 |
| A Safe Haven Foundation | Thanksgiving sponsor pledge | $500 |
| Brightfocus Foundation (Alzheimer's Disease Research) | General operating fund | $500 |
| Highland Park Community Foundation | General operating fund | $500 |
| Pilgrim Chamber Players | General operating fund | $500 |
| The Alzheimer's Disease Fund A Program of Project Cure) | General operating fund | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- James H Stone
- Margaret Elisa Stone
- Emily Stone Gelb
- Phoebe Stone Nitekman
Questions people ask
Does Jerome Stone Legacy Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jerome Stone Legacy Foundation give?
$50,485 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Jerome Stone Legacy Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James H Stone (Director/President), Margaret Elisa Stone (Director/Secretary), Emily Stone Gelb (Director/Treasurer) and Phoebe Stone Nitekman (Director).
What does Jerome Stone Legacy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.