The Stone Foundation of New Jersey
Accepts applications
The Stone Foundation of New Jersey is a private foundation in Leonardo, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.6 million in 110 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $175,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.6 million
- Number of grants110
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$175,000
- Assets$33.7 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.6 million the year before.
40% of its 2025 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 | $473,800 | 26 | $9.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 64 | $36.5 million |
| 2025 | $2.6 million | 110 | $33.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Julia Nagy PO Box 117, Leonardo, NJ 07737 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (732) 556-6232 |
| What to submit | For 25 years, stone foundation has been guided by our founder's care for community. In honor of her values, we seek to support collaborative efforts that drive racial and economic justice and help to create vibrant and whole communities where the people who live there can experience greater stability and enhanced well-being, and are directly involved in the deliberation, design and implementation of what happens in their own community. We support 501(c)(3) nonprofits and fiscally sponsored projects located primarily in monmouth county, New Jersey as well as native-led organizations in wabanakiq in Maine. Stone foundation believes in providing flexible, patient, and trust-based philanthropic support. We will consider both general operating and project-specific grants, including both annual and multi-year commitments. Information on how to apply can be found at www.stonefdnnj.org |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Stone Foundation of New Jersey funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 89 | $1.5 million |
| Maine | 16 | $980,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $35,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Land Peace Foundation | Special project | $175,000 |
| Wabanaki Community Foundation | Endowment fund | $175,000 |
| Wabanaki Commission on Land Steward | Wolankeyutomone fund | $175,000 |
| Niweskok | Acquisition of land | $105,000 |
| Wabanaki Cultural Preservation Coal | Special project | $70,000 |
| Cobscook Community Learning Center | Special project | $65,000 |
| New Jersey Consortium for Immigrant | Emergency response | $50,000 |
| 180 Turning Lives Around | General operating support | $28,000 |
| Affordable Housing Alliance | General operating support | $28,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of | General operating support | $28,000 |
| CPC Integrated Health | General operating support | $28,000 |
| Habcore Inc | General operating support | $28,000 |
| Interfaith Neighbors | General operating support | $28,000 |
| Lunch Break Inc | General operating support | $28,000 |
| New Jersey Repertory Company | General operating support | $28,000 |
| Parker Family Health Center Inc | General operating support | $28,000 |
| Trinity Episcopal Church | General operating support | $28,000 |
| Two River Theater Company | General operating support | $28,000 |
| American Friends Service Committee | Wabanaki program, me | $25,000 |
| Ap African American Music Project | Phase 3 construction | $25,000 |
| Bomazeen Land Trust | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Fair Share Housing Center | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Gathering Ground Inc | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Greater Newark Conservancy | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Interfaith Neighbors | Emergency response | $25,000 |
| La Casa de Don Pedro | Special project | $25,000 |
| Land Peace Foundation | General operating | $25,000 |
| Maine-Wabanaki Reach | General operating support | $25,000 |
| New Jersey Center for Nonprofits | General operating support | $25,000 |
| New Jersey Consortium for Immigrant | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Niweskok | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Sharron Miller's Academy | General operating support | $25,000 |
| The New Jersey Arts & Culture Renew | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Wabanaki Community Foundation | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Wabanaki Commission on Land Steward | General operating | $25,000 |
| Wabanaki Youth in Science | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Wabanaki Cultural Preservation Coal | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Wnet Spotlight LLC | Nj spotlight | $25,000 |
| Brookdale Comm College Foundation | General operating support | $23,000 |
| Brookdale Comm College Foundation | Emergency response | $21,141 |
Officers and trustees
- Samuel G Huber
- Joseph W Huber
- Martha C Huber
- Eleanor H Huber
- Sheila Unvala
Questions people ask
Does The Stone Foundation of New Jersey accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Stone Foundation of New Jersey give?
$2.6 million in tax year 2025, across 110 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Stone Foundation of New Jersey?
Its 2025 filing lists Samuel G Huber (President), Joseph W Huber (V. Pres & SE), Martha C Huber (Treasurer) and Eleanor H Huber (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Stone Foundation of New Jersey fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, community development and environment and conservation.