How to apply
Completed scholarship application.For high school seniors only, a letter of recommendation from one of the applicants teachers.Signed and completed most recent federal income tax return of the applicants parents.Statement of estimated expenses and estimated support.Essay that states your educational goals, goals in life or of a family, financial or other circumstances that you feel merit special consideration.Resume that includes extracurricular activities.Copy of financial aid award letter from the college you are planning on attending. Contact: Carlton E Nichols Jr, 31 Lake St Suite 181, Gardner, Ma, 9786302800 Deadlines: High school seniors May 1st and college students June 1st. Restrictions: Restricted to post secondary education for boys and girls who are residents of Gardner, Massachusetts, whether they attend Gardner High School or any other high school.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
Top 2 of 48 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Framingham State UniversityFramingham, MA | Scholarhips | $3,250 |
| Cape Cod Community CollegeBarnstable, MA | Scholarhips | $2,000 |
By state: Massachusetts 28 · Maine 2 · New York 3 · Rhode Island 3 · New Hampshire 3 · North Carolina 1
About this foundation
Albert H Stone & Reuben S Stone Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Gardner, Massachusetts, administered in care of Bowditch & Dewey, tax-exempt since 1951. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Albert H Stone & Reuben S Stone Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Copy of financial aid award letter from the college you are planning on attending. Deadlines: High school seniors May 1st and college students June 1st..
How much does Albert H Stone & Reuben S Stone Fund give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $170K across 48 grants, a median of $1,875.
Where does Albert H Stone & Reuben S Stone Fund give?
Massachusetts (28 grants), Maine (2 grants), New York (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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