Private foundation · EIN 47-2484936 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Jane Wilson and David Mayhew Stone Charitable Trust

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $703K total, median $43K. 80% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$703K
Median grant
$43K
Stays in IL
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$10M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Hospital for Special SurgeryNew York, NYCharitable$315K
By the Hand ClubChicago, ILCharitable$150K
Kenilworth Union ChurchKenilworth, ILCharitable$50K
Second Baptist Church of EvanstonEvanston, ILCharitable$50K
Lurie Childrens HospitalChicago, ILCharitable$50K
The Art Institute of ChicagoChicago, ILCharitable$35K
Little City FoundationPalatine, ILCharitable$30K
Lyric Opera of ChicagoChicago, ILCharitable$10K
Room to ReadSan Francisco, CACharitable$10K
Rush University Medical CenterChicago, ILCharitable$2,500

By state: Illinois 8 · New York 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Jane Wilson and David Mayhew Stone Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 Jane Wilson and David Mayhew Stone Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Jane Wilson and David Mayhew Stone Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $703K across 10 grants, a median of $43K.

Where does Jane Wilson and David Mayhew Stone Charitable Trust give?

Illinois (8 grants), New York (1 grants), California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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