Irving I Stone Foundation
The Irving I Stone Foundation is a private foundation based in Cleveland, Ohio. It distributes funds to charitable organizations; its 2024 filing describes this activity as distributing funds to numerous charitable organizations.
Irving I Stone Foundation at a glance
In short: Irving I Stone Foundation gave $2.5M across 66 grants in 2024 (avg $38K), mostly in Ohio. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,509,317
- +3.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 66
- -1.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $38,020
- +4.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $23,547,734
- -7.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (12 of 66, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (76% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Irving I Stone Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing lists Mr. Gary Weiss as the contact and requests a written form and executive summary. It also states that the foundation does not grant scholarships to individuals.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists January 15; it does not specify a year.
- Deadline
- The filing lists January 15; it does not specify a year.
- Contact
Application contact: Mr Gary Weiss
Mailing address: 1999 Circle Drive Suite B, Cleveland, OH 44106
Phone: (216) 464-0540
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Irving I Stone Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Federation of Cleveland ($1.1M). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($25,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
327 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 281 grants of 327 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 12% to New York, 2% to Maryland, and 2% to Washington, DC. The filing’s state breakdown also lists an unidentified state category at 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 66 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Irving I Stone Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 66 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $44K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 184% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.4M (2022) to $2.5M (2020). In 2024 it made 66 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland Cleveland, OH | Community Outreach | $1,070,000 |
| Fuchs Mizrachi School Beachwood, OH | Educational Assistance | $380,000 |
| Camp Stone Beachwood, OH | Educational Assistance | $125,000 |
| Green Road Synagogue Beachwood, OH | Educational Assistance | $101,960 |
| Hebrew Academy of Cleveland Cleveland HTS, OH | Educational Assistance | $60,360 |
| Yeshiva University New York, NY | Educational Assistance | $60,000 |
| American Israel Education Foundation Washington, DC | Educational Assistance | $50,000 |
| Adamah Reistertown, MD | Community Outreach | $47,000 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds New York, NY | Community Outreach | $43,000 |
| Jewish Book Trust Chicago, IL | Community Outreach | $40,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23,547,734 | $2,459,352 | $4,204,601 | $2,509,317 | 66 | $2,590,117 | $1,913,319 | $1,408,011 |
| 2023 | $25,390,266 | $5,028,100 | $3,303,765 | $2,436,839 | 67 | $2,566,099 | $4,305,456 | $1,753,410 |
| 2022 | $23,550,602 | $2,321,228 | $3,072,261 | $2,418,537 | 69 | $2,583,612 | $1,859,195 | $1,929,069 |
| 2021 | $24,087,678 | $3,908,843 | $3,191,593 | $2,496,000 | 67 | $2,681,398 | $3,489,286 | $1,699,530 |
| 2020 | $23,377,428 | $2,691,372 | $3,268,488 | $2,529,873 | 58 | — | $2,053,911 | $1,676,622 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Irving I Stone Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.4M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is the distribution of funds to numerous charitable organizations. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions cover a range of activities. For example, the Jewish Federation of Cleveland says it seeks to promote the well-being, continuity, security, and unity of the Jewish community. The Hebrew Academy of Cleveland says it prepares students in Torah and general knowledge, while Jewish Book Trust says it advances understanding of the Jewish religion through religious texts. Other recipients describe work in higher education, environmental education, and support for people and institutions in Israel.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 66 grants totaling $2,509,317. Grants ranged from $15 to $1,070,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards included $1,070,000 to the Jewish Federation of Cleveland for community outreach; $380,000 to Fuchs Mizrachi School, $125,000 to Camp Stone, and $101,960 to Green Road Synagogue, each for educational assistance; and $60,360 to Hebrew Academy of Cleveland for educational assistance. Other notable awards were $60,000 to Yeshiva University, $50,000 to American Israel Education Foundation, and $47,000 to Adamah.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gary Weiss as president and Judith Stone Weiss, Morry Weiss, Jeffrey Weiss, Zev Weiss, and Elie Weiss as directors.
Irving I Stone Foundation is led by Gary Weiss, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gary Weiss
President
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elie Weiss
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Weiss
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judith Stone Weiss
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Morry Weiss
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zev Weiss
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Irving I Stone Foundation
How much does Irving I Stone Foundation give each year?
Irving I Stone Foundation gave $2.5M across 66 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.4M across 67 grants.
What is Irving I Stone Foundation's typical grant size?
Irving I Stone Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $38,020, across 66 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Irving I Stone Foundation that year got $12K on average.
Where does Irving I Stone Foundation give grants?
Irving I Stone Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (17 grants), Cleveland, OH (6 grants), Beachwood, OH (5 grants) and Teaneck, NJ (3 grants).
Does Irving I Stone Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 66 grants with a stated purpose on Irving I Stone Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Outreach" (47 grants) and "Educational Assistance" (18 grants).
Who are Irving I Stone Foundation's largest grantees?
Irving I Stone Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Federation of Cleveland ($1,070,000), Fuchs Mizrachi School ($380,000) and Camp Stone ($125,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($25,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Irving I Stone Foundation?
Irving I Stone Foundation reported $23.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Irving I Stone Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is the distribution of funds to numerous charitable organizations. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions cover a range of activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Irving I Stone Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Irving I Stone Foundation's EIN?
Irving I Stone Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1892327. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Irving I Stone Foundation 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 October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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