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The Stone Foundation

Preselected recipients only Wilkesboro, North Carolina · EIN 452571353

The Stone Foundation is a private foundation in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $8,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $3,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $130,682 the year before.

75% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$138,13010$2.1 million
2024$130,68211$2.2 million
2025$8,0004$2.5 million

How to apply

The Stone 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in North Carolina.

StateGrantsAmount
North Carolina4$8,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Wilkes Ministry of Hope
North Wilkesboro, NC
Unrestricted$3,000
Wilkes Developmental Day School
Wilkesboro, NC
Unrestricted$2,000
Adult Enrichment Services of Wilkes Inc
North Wilkesboro, NC
Unrestricted$2,000
Wilkes Public Health Dental Clinic
North Wilkesboro, NC
Unrestricted$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Stone Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Stone Foundation give?

$8,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.

Who runs The Stone Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Larry D Stone (President), Diane A Stone (Secretary), Larry D Stone Jr (Director) and Chris D Stone (Director).

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