The Stone Soup Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Stone Soup Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Bethesda, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $84,500 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 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$84,500
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was down from $87,450 the year before.
14% 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 | $70,250 | 28 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $87,450 | 30 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $84,500 | 28 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
The Stone Soup Foundation Inc 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 Soup Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 4 | $17,500 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $15,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $15,000 |
| Maryland | 7 | $12,500 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $6,000 |
| New York | 3 | $6,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $4,250 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $3,250 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brown University | Educational | $15,000 |
| Middlebury College | Educational | $15,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
| DC Central Kitchen | General | $5,000 |
| Some | Homelessness | $5,000 |
| Brown Sports Foundation | Educational | $3,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | Research | $2,500 |
| Americares | Aide | $2,500 |
| Arlington Community Foundation | General | $2,500 |
| Bethesda Cares Inc | Homelessness | $2,500 |
| Educorp | Education | $2,500 |
| Food and Friends | General | $2,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Humanitarian | $2,500 |
| Phillips Academy | Humanitarian | $2,500 |
| Save the Children | General | $2,500 |
| Yale University | Educational | $2,500 |
| A Wider Circle | General | $2,000 |
| Eastwoods School | Educational | $2,000 |
| Kenya Education Fund | Educational | $1,500 |
| Election Reformers Network | General | $1,000 |
| Glen Echo Fire Dept | Disaster Relief | $1,000 |
| Weta | General | $1,000 |
| Wolf Trap Foundation | Education | $750 |
| Bethesda Rescue Squad | Rescue Services | $500 |
| Choate Rosemary Hall | Educational | $500 |
| Phillips Academy - Todd Isaac Scholarship Fund | Scholarship | $500 |
| St John's Episcopal Church | General | $500 |
| Shady Hill School Teacher Training | Educational | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Brian M Parry
- Louise Parsons Parry
Questions people ask
Does The Stone Soup Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Stone Soup Foundation Inc give?
$84,500 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Stone Soup Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Brian M Parry (Director/Grant Manager) and Louise Parsons Parry (Director/Grant Manager).
What does The Stone Soup Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, housing and homelessness and food and hunger.