Private foundation · EIN 84-1549096 · Santa Barbara, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Stone Family Foundation

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: 93 grants paid, $2.9M total, median $30K. 69% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
93
$2.9M
Median grant
$30K
Stays in CA
69%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$56M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 60 of 93 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
She's the FIRSTNew York, NYGeneral$250K
Read GlobalSan Francisco, CAGeneral$225K
University of CaliforniaSanta Barbara, CAGeneral$130K
The Brookings InstitutionWashington, DCGeneral$125K
Foundation for Colorado Community CollegeDenver, COGeneral$100K
Scholarship Foundation of Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CAGeneral$100K
Santa Barbara Education FoundationSanta Barbara, CAGeneral$80K
Allsides Education FundDenver, COGeneral$50K
Constructive Dialogue InstituteNew York, NYGeneral$50K
Earth JusticeSan Francisco, CAGeneral$50K
Essential PartnersCambridge, MAGeneral$50K
Natural Resource Defense CouncilNew York, NYGeneral$50K
News Literacy ProjectWashington, DCGeneral$50K
Northern Nevada Literacy CouncilReno, NVGeneral$50K
Sarah HouseSanta Barbara, CAGeneral$50K
Save the Waves CoalitionSanta Cruz, CAGeneral$50K
California Coastkeeper AllianceSacramento, CAGeneral$40K
Environmental Defense CenterSanta Barbara, CAGeneral$40K
Human Rights WatchNew York, NYGeneral$40K
Land Trust of Santa Barbara CountySanta Barbara, CAGeneral$40K
The Surfrider FoundationSan Clemente, CAGeneralgeneral$40K
Advancing Girls Education in AfricaWashington, DCGeneral$30K
African Women RisingSanta Barbara, CAGeneral$30K
Boys and Girls Club of Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CAGeneral$30K
Cambodian Childrens FundSanta Monica, CAGeneral$30K
Central Asia InstituteBozeman, MTGeneral$30K
Channel Islands RestorationSanta Barbara, CAGeneral$30K
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Santa Barbara CountySanta Maria, CAGeneral$30K
Family Service AgencySanta Barbara, CAGeneral$30K
Girl DeterminedWaynesboro, VAGeneral$30K
Hospice of San Luis CountySan Luis Obispo, CAGeneral$30K
Hospice of Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CAGeneral$30K
Hospice of the ConejoThousand Oaks, CAGeneral$30K
Leap - Isla Vista Youth ProjectsGoleta, CAGeneral$30K
Limitless Horizons IntlSanta Cruz, CAGeneral$30K
Los Padres ForestwatchSanta Barbara, CAGeneral$30K
MaiaDenver, COGeneral$30K
Mariposa Dr FoundationIthaca, NYGeneralgeneral$30K
Mission ScholarsSanta Barbara, CAGeneral$30K
Putah Creek CouncilWinters, CAGeneral$30K
Rise UpOakland, CAGeneral$30K
Santa Barbara Botanic GardenSanta Barbara, CAGeneralgeneral$30K
Santa Barbara ChannelkeeperSanta Barbara, CAGeneral$30K
Santa Barbara Museum of ArtSanta Barbara, CAGeneral$30K
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural HistorySanta Barbara, CAGeneral$30K
Women for Women InternationalWashington, DCGeneral$30K
Women's Global Education ProjectOak Park, ILGeneral$30K
PBS SocalWhittier, CAGeneral$25K
Transition HouseSanta Barbara, CAGeneral$25K
Childrens Hospital Colorado FoundationAurora, COGeneral$20K
Laradon Hall Society for Exceptional ChildrenDenver, COGeneral$20K
Tipping Point CommunitySan Francisco, CAGeneral$20K
Child Abuse Listening MediationSanta Barbara, CAGeneral$15K
Classical KuscLos Angeles, CAGeneral$15K
Crisis Text LineNew York, NYGeneral$15K
KcluThousand Oaks, CAGeneral$15K
Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara CountySanta Barbara, CAGeneral$15K
New Beginnings Counseling CenterSanta Barbara, CAGeneral$15K
Planned Parenthood of Santa Barbara Ventura and San Luis Obispo CountiesSanta Barbara, CAGeneral$15K
Santa Barbara Performing Arts CenterSanta Barbara, CAGeneral$15K

By state: California 64 · New York 8 · District of Columbia 7 · Colorado 8 · Massachusetts 1 · Nevada 1

About this foundation

Stone Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Santa Barbara, California, administered in care of Robert R Stone, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 Stone Family Foundation 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 Stone Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $2.9M across 93 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Stone Family Foundation give?

California (64 grants), New York (8 grants), District of Columbia (7 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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