David S Stone Foundation Inc

POTOMAC, MD EIN: 52-1120708

The David S. Stone Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation based in Potomac, Maryland. Established in 1978, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and distributes grants across various U.S. cities and states. The foundation is managed entirely by voluntary personnel who receive no compensation for their roles.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$847K

-9.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$244K

+1.2% YoY

Grant Count

+10.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$8K

-8.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David S Stone Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $73K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Grantmaking

The foundation operates on an **invite-only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications**.

Grant Range

$5,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation has funded projects across multiple U.S. states and cities, including:

States: DC, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia
Cities: Arlington, Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, New York

Grant Distribution by State

Maryland $820K (67%)

Pennsylvania $93K (8%)

District of Columbia $83K (7%)

Illinois $80K (6%)

Massachusetts $70K (6%)

New York $48K (4%)

Georgia $25K (2%)

Virginia $11K (1%)

+1 more states

States

District of Columbia Georgia Illinois Massachusetts Maryland New York Pennsylvania Virginia Wisconsin

Cities

ArlingtonAtlantaBaltimoreChicagoCollege ParkGaithersburgGreat FallsHyattsvilleMadisonMoosehartNew YorkNewtonNorth BethesdaOak BrookOlneyPhiladelphiaPotomacRockvilleRye BrookTakoma Park

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets (2024): $847,000
Total Assets (2023): $940,000
Total Assets (2022): $1.1 million
Revenue (most recent filing): $140,997
Expenses (most recent filing): $255,663

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$847,168	$940,357	$1,060,989
Revenue	$166,299	$140,997	$220,118
Expenses	$258,497	$255,663	$251,485
Qualifying Distributions	$243,500	$240,500	$235,500
Net Investment Income	$37,197	$42,932	$220,118
Distributable Amount	$72,564	$79,539	$87,676

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

144 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Chabad of Olney ($20,000), Jcc of Greater Washington ($20,000), Jewish Foundation for Group Hoomes ($17,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
613 FOUNDATION WASHINGTON, DC	AID ORGAN. IN EXEMPT PURPOSES	$2,500
AISH OF GREATER WASHINGTO NORTH BETHESDA, MD	AID ORGAN. IN EXEMPT PURPOSES	$5,000
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID ADO NEW YORK, NY	AID ORGAN IN EXEMPT PURPOSES	$2,500
ARCHIE EDWARDS BLUE HERITAGE FDN HYATTSVILLE, MD	AID ORGAN IN EXEMPT PURPOSES	$1,000
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION ATLANTA, GA	AID ORGAN IN EXEMPT PURPOSES	$5,000
BULLIS SCHOOL POTOMAC, MD	AID ORGAN IN EXEMPT PURPOSES	$10,000
CHABAD OF OLNEY OLNEY, MD	AID ORGAN IN EXEMPT PURPOSES	$20,000
CHABAD OF POTOMAC POTOMAC, MD	AID ORGAN IN EXEMPT PURPOSES	$10,000
CHARLES E SMITH JEWISH DAY SCHOOL ROCKVILLE, MD	AID ORGAN IN EXEMPT PURPOSES	$3,500
CHARLES E SMITH LIFE COMMUNITIES ROCKVILLE, MD	AID ORGAN IN EXEMPT PURPOSES	$13,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Daniel Binstock – President/Treasurer
Jonathan Binstock – Secretary/Director
David Torchinsky – Vice President

All key personnel serve on a voluntary basis with no compensation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JONATHAN BINSTOCK	SECRETARY/DI	—	—
DANIEL BINSTOCK	PRESIDENT/TR	—	—
DAVID TORCHINSKY	VICE PRESIDE	—	—

Contact Information

Address: 10902 Lamplighter Lane Potomac, MD 20854 United States

Telephone: 202-664-9300

EIN: 52-1120708

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from David S Stone Foundation Inc?

The foundation operates on an **invite-only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications**. **Grant Activity:** • Annual giving: Approximately $241,000–$244,000 • Number of grants: 29–32 grants annually • Median grant size: $5,000 • Grant range: $1,000–$20,000 • Giving rate: 28.7% of assets **Recent Grant Distribution (2024):** • Total giving: $244,000 • Number of grants: 32 • Median grant: $5,000 **Historical Giving Trends:** | Year | Assets | Total Giving | # Grants | Median Grant | |--…

Where does David S Stone Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation has funded projects across multiple U.S. states and cities, including: • **States:** DC, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia • **Cities:** Arlington, Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, New York

What size grants does David S Stone Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, David S Stone Foundation Inc awarded 32 grants totaling $244K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is David S Stone Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, David S Stone Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $73K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.