The Five Stones Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
The Five Stones Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Ontario, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $187,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $60,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$187,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2025 was up from $48,000 the year before.
57% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $165,000 | 6 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $48,000 | 7 | $3.9 million |
| 2025 | $187,000 | 7 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Foundation PO Box 452, Ontario, OR 97914 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (888) 402-1780, fivestonesfoundation@gmail.com |
| What to submit | See website: www.fivestones.foundation |
| Restrictions | The foundation awards grants to qualified 501C3 organizations headquartered in the united states. The mission and program of the grant request are reviewed by the board of directors to determine if they are in alignment with the foundation's mission and funding focus and to see if they are within the foundation's budget constraints. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Five Stones Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 1 | $60,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $35,000 |
| California | 1 | $15,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $15,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $10,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Prison Ministries | Ministry work, transition mentor-mentee relationships from paper to electronic format | $60,000 |
| Orphan Network Nourish | Support network of churches to break cycles of poverty among highly vulnerable children | $50,000 |
| Mena | Support christian based trauma healing | $35,000 |
| Christ New Covenant Church (Syracuse Christian Academy) | Support syracuse christian academy (christian education) | $15,000 |
| Mama's House | Supporting women facing unplanned pregnancies with a safe home and services | $15,000 |
| Spreading Hope Network | Support christian centered education | $10,000 |
| Single Parent Provision | Support single parents | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel Senestraro
- Debbie Senestraro Suchan
- John Suchan
Questions people ask
Does The Five Stones Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Five Stones Charitable Foundation give?
$187,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Five Stones Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Daniel Senestraro (President), Debbie Senestraro Suchan (Secretary & Treasurer) and John Suchan (Director).
What does The Five Stones Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and education.