Stoneleigh Foundation
Accepts applications
Stoneleigh Foundation is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.9 million in 28 grants; the typical grant was $88,425 and the largest $197,763. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.9 million
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$88,425
- Largest grant$197,763
- Assets$111 million
- New grantees69%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.4 million the year before.
69% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.4 million | 28 | $97.0 million |
| 2023 | $2.4 million | 26 | $104 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 28 | $111 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ronnie Bloom 123 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19109 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (215) 735-7080, rbloom@stoneleighfoundation.org |
| What to submit | Grant guidelines: the stoneleigh fellowship is designed to support researchers, practitioners, and policymakers who have demonstrated leadership in violence prevention, child welfare, juvenile justice, or related fields. We are particularly interested in individuals whose fellowship proposal involves work that crosses systems or enhances the coordination of service delivery. Accomplished practitioners, policymakers, and researchers who have demonstrated leadership in violence prevention, juvenile justice, child welfare or allied fields (e.g. Education, health and behavioral health as they relate to dependent and delinquent populations) are encouraged to apply. Candidates might be practitioners in youth- or family-serving organizations or systems, or policymakers, analysts or researchers working in non-profit, governmental or academic institutions. |
| Deadlines | We seek individuals who have: a track record of advocating for change in the fields of child welfare |
| Restrictions | In addition to candidates' professional qualifications, stoneleigh selects fellows based on the quality of proposed ideas, the fit of proposed projects with the foundation's focus and goals, and the likelihood that the proposed work can be carried out effectively. A diverse review committee evaluates each proposal. Specific criteria to be used in judging proposals include: significance: the proposed work effectively addresses critical program, policy or research issues and thus is likely to improve the life outcomes of youth impacted by violence or those involved with or at risk of involvement with the child welfare and juvenile justice systems. Effectiveness: the proposal specifically indicates how the project will effectively promote systems change and how it has the potential to improve youth outcomes. Candidates indicate clearly their personal effectiveness in being able to carry out the work. Feasibility: the scope of the project fits within the time and resources allotted by the |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Stoneleigh Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 23 | $2.4 million |
| New Jersey | 1 | $182,675 |
| Florida | 1 | $174,975 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $10,438 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (Ruth Abaya) | Research Fellowship | $197,763 |
| Philadelphia City Fund (David Irizarry) | Philadelphia Police Department | $188,204 |
| Juvenile Law Center | Research Fellowship | $185,500 |
| Rutgers University (Daniel Semenza) | Rutgers Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice | $182,675 |
| Individual | University of Pennsylvania Stuart Weitzman School of Design | $180,000 |
| Individual | Research Fellowship | $180,000 |
| Individual | Research Fellowship | $180,000 |
| Individual | Research Fellowship | $179,590 |
| Drexel University (Arturo Zinny) | Research Fellowship | $175,115 |
| Individual | Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting via CultureWorks | $175,000 |
| Individual | Research Fellowship | $174,980 |
| National Assessment Center (Anne Marie Ambrose) | Research Fellowship | $174,975 |
| Individual | Research Fellowship | $94,082 |
| Individual | Research Fellowship | $91,756 |
| Individual | Research Fellowship | $85,094 |
| Individual | Research Fellowship | $84,988 |
| School District of Philadelphia (Brandy Blasko) | Research Fellowship | $56,103 |
| Love Now Consulting | Opportunity Fund | $50,000 |
| City of Philadelphia Office of Safe Neighborhoods | innovative prevention and intervention approaches to the gun violence through Philadelphia through the Incarcerated to Community Crisis Intervention Program | $45,000 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | Emergency Fund | $40,000 |
| Day One Not Day Two | Opportunity Fund | $15,950 |
| Individual | Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth | $10,000 |
| Education Plus Health | Alumni | $10,000 |
| Health Resources in Action | Alumni | $10,000 |
| Rock to the Future | Alumni | $10,000 |
| The Strong Families Commission | Alumni | $10,000 |
| Individual | Research Fellowship | $2,951 |
| Georgetown University (Meghan Ogle) | Research Fellowship | $438 |
Officers and trustees
- Katherine H Christiano
- Laura Williamson
- Whiquitta Tobar
- Catherine Carr
- Alice Dubow
- Carol Haas Gravagno
- Matthew Hurford
- Matt Schaenen
- Kevin Bethel
- Ronnie Bloom
Questions people ask
Does Stoneleigh Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: We seek individuals who have: a track record of advocating for change in the fields of child welfare.
How much does Stoneleigh Foundation give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $88,425.
Who runs Stoneleigh Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Katherine H Christiano (Chair), Laura Williamson (Treasurer), Whiquitta Tobar (Secretary) and Catherine Carr (Vice Chair) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Stoneleigh Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, education and youth programs.