Pobble Stone Foundation
Pobble Stone Foundation is a private foundation based in Concord, Massachusetts. In 2024, it reported charitable grants to the Boston Foundation in Massachusetts and the Rhode Island Foundation in Rhode Island.
Pobble Stone Foundation at a glance
In short: Pobble Stone Foundation gave $21.5M across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $10.7M), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $21,466,080
- +1331.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -95.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,733,040
- +32099.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,733,040
- Total assets
- $8,739,527
- -64.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Pobble Stone Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 680 Sudbury Road, Concord, MA 01742
Phone: (401) 274-2001
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pobble Stone Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boston Foundation ($10.7M). Together the top 2 received $21.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
182 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 152 grants of 182 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grants went to recipients in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, with 50% of grant dollars going to each state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Pobble Stone Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1689% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $600K (2020) to $21.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $21.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Foundation Boston, MA | Charitable | $10,733,040 |
| Rhode Island Foundation Providence, RI | Charitable | $10,733,040 |
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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 | $8,739,527 | $1,797,101 | $21,789,827 | $21,466,080 | 2 | $21,470,390 | $1,450,114 | $945,897 |
| 2023 | $24,640,017 | $1,312,672 | $1,755,188 | $1,500,000 | 45 | $1,500,050 | $1,048,330 | $1,351,889 |
| 2022 | $25,082,533 | $1,297,516 | $1,513,168 | $1,400,000 | 48 | $1,400,200 | $1,133,912 | $1,373,469 |
| 2021 | $25,298,185 | $2,441,419 | $1,322,388 | $1,200,000 | 41 | $1,200,000 | $2,334,249 | $1,404,715 |
| 2020 | $24,179,154 | $3,753,222 | $637,837 | $600,000 | 46 | — | $3,714,815 | $1,158,556 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pobble Stone Foundation reported a distributable amount of $946K for 2024 — 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 2024 filings list two charitable grants, both to foundations. The Boston Foundation describes itself as Greater Boston’s community foundation and says it works to expand opportunities, improve lives, and strengthen communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported two grants totaling $21,466,080. Each was $10,733,040.
The Boston Foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, received $10,733,040, and the Rhode Island Foundation in Providence, Rhode Island, received $10,733,040. Both grants were listed as charitable.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sarah A Sharpe and John Powley as trustees.
Pobble Stone Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sarah A. Sharpe
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Powley
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Douglas B. Sharpe (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Henry D. Sharpe III (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Peggy B. Sharpe (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Henry D. Sharpe Jr. (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 Pobble Stone Foundation
How much does Pobble Stone Foundation give each year?
Pobble Stone Foundation gave $21.5M across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 45 grants.
How large is Pobble Stone Foundation?
Pobble Stone Foundation reported $8.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $21.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $946K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Pobble Stone Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filings list two charitable grants, both to foundations. The Boston Foundation describes itself as Greater Boston’s community foundation and says it works to expand opportunities, improve lives, and strengthen communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pobble Stone Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Pobble Stone Foundation make grants?
The foundation’s 2024 grants went to recipients in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, with 50% of grant dollars going to each state.
What is Pobble Stone Foundation's EIN?
Pobble Stone Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6208422. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Pobble 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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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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