Irving I Stone Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Irving I Stone Foundation is a private foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.5 million in 66 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $1.1 million. 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$2.5 million
- Number of grants66
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$27.0 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.4 million the year before.
20% 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 | $2.4 million | 67 | $31.8 million |
| 2024 | $2.5 million | 66 | $27.0 million |
How to apply
Irving I 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.
What Irving I Stone Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Ohio. It also paid $70,000 in 7 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 23 | $1.9 million |
| New York | 21 | $299,869 |
| Maryland | 2 | $57,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $55,000 |
| New Jersey | 6 | $51,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $40,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland | Community outreach | $1.1 million |
| Fuchs Mizrachi School | Educational assistance | $380,000 |
| Camp Stone | Educational assistance | $125,000 |
| Green Road Synagogue | Educational assistance | $101,960 |
| Hebrew Academy of Cleveland | Educational assistance | $60,360 |
| Yeshiva University | Educational assistance | $60,000 |
| American Israel Education Foundation | Educational assistance | $50,000 |
| Adamah | Community outreach | $47,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds | Community outreach | $43,000 |
| Jewish Book Trust | Community outreach | $40,000 |
| American Friends of Kol Tzofavich | Educational assistance | $34,000 |
| Central Fund of Israel | Community outreach | $27,000 |
| American Friends of Bar Llan University | Educational assistance | $25,000 |
| Gross Schechter Day School | Educational assistance | $25,000 |
| Nefesh B'nefesh | Community outreach | $25,000 |
| Fidf | Community outreach | $25,000 |
| Bronfman Center | Community outreach | $20,000 |
| Chabad at Cwru | Community outreach | $20,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County | Community outreach | $20,000 |
| The Etzion Foundation | Community outreach | $15,000 |
| Bnei Akiva of USA and Canada | Community outreach | $12,500 |
| American Committee for Shaare Zedek Medical | Community outreach | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | Community outreach | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Shalva Israel | Educational assistance | $10,000 |
| Amit Children | Community outreach | $10,000 |
| Bikur Cholim | Community outreach | $10,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah | Community outreach | $10,000 |
| Idc Reichman University | Educational assistance | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family Experience | Community outreach | $10,000 |
| Joseph & Florence Mandel Jewish Day School | Educational assistance | $10,000 |
| Momentum Unlimited | Community outreach | $10,000 |
| Ou-Jlic | Educational assistance | $10,000 |
| Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies | Community outreach | $10,000 |
| Shalem Foundation | Educational assistance | $10,000 |
| Friends of Jewish College of Technology | Educational assistance | $10,000 |
| Central East Ncsy | Community outreach | $10,000 |
| Jgive- Friends of Asor Fund | Community outreach | $10,000 |
| Onefamily | Community outreach | $10,000 |
| Friendship Circle | Community outreach | $7,500 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel | Community outreach | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gary Weiss
- Judith Stone Weiss
- Morry Weiss
- Jeffrey Weiss
- Zev Weiss
- Elie Weiss
Questions people ask
Does Irving I Stone Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Irving I Stone Foundation give?
$2.5 million in tax year 2024, across 66 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Irving I Stone Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gary Weiss (President), Judith Stone Weiss (Director), Morry Weiss (Director) and Jeffrey Weiss (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Irving I Stone Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.