Scone Foundation
Scone Foundation is a private foundation based in Copake, New York. Its 2025 filing records grants for purposes described as advancing education and the arts, including support for arts organizations and educational institutions.
Scone Foundation at a glance
In short: Scone Foundation gave $130K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $130,150
- +154.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,134
- +91.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $526,200
- -21.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (76% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Scone Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 969 Center Hill Road, Copake, NY 12516
Phone: (917) 362-3398
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Scone Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was SUNY Oneonta Research Foundation ($50K). Together the top 10 received $120K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 42 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 13% to Massachusetts, 9% to Michigan, and 2% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
How Scone Foundation gives
- 38% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 1474% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 431% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $2K (2021) to $130K (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $130K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SUNY Oneonta Research Foundation Oneonta, NY | To further the foundations charitable mission in advancing education and the arts | $50,000 |
| The Calder Foundation New York, NY | To further the foundations charitable mission in advancing education and the arts | $25,000 |
| University of Michigan Regents Ann Arbor, MI | To further the foundations charitable mission in advancing education and the arts | $12,000 |
| Close Encounters with Music Great Barrington, MA | To further the foundations charitable mission in advancing education and the arts | $8,000 |
| Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center Great Barrington, MA | To further the foundations charitable mission in advancing education and the arts | $6,000 |
| PS 21 Center for Contemporary Performance Chatham, NY | To further the foundations charitable mission in advancing education and the arts | $5,500 |
| Harmony Project Hudson Rhinecliff, NY | To further the foundations charitable mission in advancing education and the arts | $4,000 |
| Residency Unlimited Brooklyn, NY | To further the foundations charitable mission in advancing education and the arts | $3,000 |
| The Gloster Art Project New York, NY | To further the foundations charitable mission in advancing education and the arts | $3,000 |
| Great Barrington Historical Society Great Barrington, MA | To further the foundations charitable mission in advancing education and the arts | $3,000 |
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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 | $526,200 | $3,186 | $133,278 | $130,150 | 16 | $130,975 | $40,139 | $30,405 |
| 2024 | $666,247 | $133,174 | $52,999 | $51,100 | 12 | $52,152 | $133,174 | $30,758 |
| 2023 | $583,835 | $61,271 | $13,501 | $5,000 | 2 | $11,058 | $42,728 | $27,630 |
| 2022 | $536,059 | $43,208 | $42,105 | $8,271 | 7 | $12,606 | $30,091 | $28,294 |
| 2021 | $534,956 | $122,671 | $19,129 | $1,565 | 5 | $6,853 | $28,432 | $26,603 |
| 2020 | $474,069 | $-23,945 | $47,457 | $32,190 | 12 | — | $53,116 | $25,473 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Scone Foundation reported a distributable amount of $30K 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
The foundation’s listed grant purposes refer to advancing education and the arts. Among its 2025 grantees, Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center describes its work as presenting live performances, film, and cultural events, including dance, music, drama, comedy, and educational and family programs. Harmony Project Hudson describes its mission as helping underserved youth become healthier and more positive people and citizens through music.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 16 grants totaling $130,150. Grant amounts ranged from $750 to $50,000, with a median of $3,000.
Largest listed grants included $50,000 to SUNY Oneonta Research Foundation, $25,000 to The Calder Foundation, $12,000 to University of Michigan Regents, $8,000 to Close Encounters With Music, and $6,000 to Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center. Other listed recipients included PS 21 Center for Contemporary Performance ($5,500), Harmony Project Hudson ($4,000), Residency Unlimited ($3,000), The Gloster Art Project ($3,000), Great Barrington Historical Society ($3,000), NYU Drama Review Fund ($3,000), and The Public Concern Foundation ($2,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Laura Cohen, Stanley Cohen, and Monroe Price as directors.
Scone Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Laura Cohen
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Monroe Price
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stanley Cohen
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
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 Scone Foundation
How much does Scone Foundation give each year?
Scone Foundation gave $130K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $51K across 12 grants.
What is Scone Foundation's typical grant size?
Scone Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $8,134, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Scone Foundation give grants?
Scone Foundation gives mostly in New York: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (13%) and Michigan (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants), Great Barrington, MA (3 grants) and Valley Stream, NY (2 grants).
Does Scone Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Scone Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Scone Foundation's largest grantees?
Scone Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include SUNY Oneonta Research Foundation ($50,000), The Calder Foundation ($25,000) and University of Michigan Regents ($12,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Scone Foundation?
Scone Foundation reported $526K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $131K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Scone Foundation fund?
The foundation’s listed grant purposes refer to advancing education and the arts. Among its 2025 grantees, Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center describes its work as presenting live performances, film, and cultural events, including dance, music, drama, comedy, and educational and family programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Scone Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Scone Foundation's EIN?
Scone Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3427118. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Scone 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Scone Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/scone-foundation-morg_0af01f0cf95a4f7bbd38add574325497
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