David S Stone Foundation Inc
David S Stone Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Rockville, Maryland. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Maryland and other states, including organizations working in health, education, youth services, and employment training.
David S Stone Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: David S Stone Foundation Inc gave $262K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Maryland. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $262,000
- +7.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,357
- +23.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,750
- Total assets
- $723,011
- -14.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (4 of 28, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (56% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to David S Stone Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1101 Wootton Parkway, Rockville, MD 20852
Phone: (202) 664-9300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who David S Stone Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Brain Tumor Society ($25K). Together the top 10 received $163K.
Grant Size Distribution
148 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 148 grants of 148 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Maryland recipients received 56% of grant dollars. The next-largest state shares were Massachusetts (10%), DC (8%), Illinois (7%), and Pennsylvania (7%). Listed recipients also included organizations in Georgia and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is David S Stone Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 28 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 82% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 383% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $236K (2022) to $262K (2025). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $262K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Brain Tumor Society Newton, MA | Aid Organ in Exempt Purposes | $25,000 |
| Chabad of Olney Olney, MD | Aid Organ in Exempt Purposes | $20,000 |
| JCC of Greater Washington Rockville, MD | Aid Organ in Exempt Purposes | $20,000 |
| Makom North Bethesda, MD | Aid Organ in Exempt Purposes | $17,500 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children Philadelphia, PA | Aid Organ in Exempt Purposes | $17,500 |
| Arthritis Foundation Atlanta, GA | Aid Organ in Exempt Purposes | $15,000 |
| MPN Research Foundation Chicago, IL | Aid Organ in Exempt Purposes | $15,000 |
| Charles E Smith Jewish Day School Rockville, MD | Aid Organ in Exempt Purposes | $13,000 |
| Bullis School Potomac, MD | Aid Organ in Exempt Purposes | $10,000 |
| Chabad of Potomac Potomac, MD | Aid Organ in Exempt Purposes | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $723,011 | $145,998 | $271,621 | $262,000 | 28 | $262,000 | $35,884 | $68,395 |
| 2024 | $847,168 | $166,299 | $258,497 | $243,500 | 32 | $243,500 | $37,197 | $72,564 |
| 2023 | $940,357 | $140,997 | $255,663 | $240,500 | 29 | $240,500 | $42,932 | $79,539 |
| 2022 | $1,060,989 | $220,118 | $251,485 | $235,500 | 30 | $235,500 | $220,118 | $87,676 |
| 2021 | $1,100,621 | $205,550 | $272,705 | $257,000 | 29 | $257,000 | $205,550 | $106,258 |
| 2020 | $1,168,273 | $112,787 | $275,082 | $254,000 | 24 | — | $112,787 | $100,675 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David S Stone Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $68K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for health-related organizations, schools, Jewish organizations, and community services. The grantees describe their own work in varied terms: the National Brain Tumor Society says it invests in research, treatments, and advocacy for patients and care partners; the Arthritis Foundation says it pursues a cure and provides resources, science, advocacy, and community connections; and Identity says it creates opportunities for youth, families, and communities to thrive.
Other 2025 grantees describe work in education and employment training. Bullis School says it provides a student-centered experience spanning academics, arts, athletics, and community service. Sunflower Bakery says it provides employment pathways and workforce training for young adults and teens with learning differences. These are descriptions of the grantees, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $262,000 through 28 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $8,750. Among the largest were $25,000 to the National Brain Tumor Society, $20,000 each to Chabad of Olney and JCC of Greater Washington, and $17,500 each to Makom and Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Daniel Binstock as President/Treasurer, Jonathan Binstock as Secretary/Director, and David Torchinsky as Vice President.
David S Stone Foundation Inc is led by Daniel Binstock, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel Binstock
President
President, Treasurer & Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jonathan Binstock
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Torchinsky
Vice President
Vice President & Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about David S Stone Foundation Inc
How much does David S Stone Foundation Inc give each year?
David S Stone Foundation Inc gave $262K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $244K across 32 grants.
What is David S Stone Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
David S Stone Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $8,750, and its average grant was $9,357, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from David S Stone Foundation Inc that year got $6K on average.
Where does David S Stone Foundation Inc give grants?
David S Stone Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (10%) and District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rockville, MD (4 grants), Potomac, MD (3 grants), North Bethesda, MD (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Who are David S Stone Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
David S Stone Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include National Brain Tumor Society ($25,000), Chabad of Olney ($20,000) and JCC of Greater Washington ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is David S Stone Foundation Inc?
David S Stone Foundation Inc reported $723K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $262K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $68K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does David S Stone Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for health-related organizations, schools, Jewish organizations, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from David S Stone Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is David S Stone Foundation Inc's EIN?
David S Stone Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1120708. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does David S Stone Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). David S Stone Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/david-s-stone-foundation-inc-morg_3c1b4ece7f16421c8bbc43c257d9cfd2
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