Private foundation · EIN 38-6658355 · Detroit, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

John Franklin Stone Charitable Tr

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $60K total, median $20K. 67% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
3
$60K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in MI
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2024

3 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Cancer Society Inc National Office of Probate andHagerstown, MDSupport of daily operations$20K
Hospice of Michigan Attn Stephanie LeSouthfield, MISupport of daily operations$20K
University of Michigan Office of Planned Givi Attn Morgan BellAnn Arbor, MISupport of daily operations$20K

By state: Michigan 2 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

John Franklin Stone Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Detroit, Michigan, administered in care of Comercia Bank Co-Trustee, tax-exempt since 1996. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does John Franklin Stone Charitable Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does John Franklin Stone Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $60K across 3 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does John Franklin Stone Charitable Tr give?

Michigan (2 grants), Maryland (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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