The Giving Stone
The Giving Stone is a private foundation based in Greenwood Village, Colorado. It reported 10 grants totaling $113,368 in 2025; its listed awards went to organizations in Colorado, Indiana, Illinois, and Georgia.
The Giving Stone at a glance
In short: The Giving Stone gave $113K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $113,368
- +2.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +150.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,337
- -59.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,555
- Total assets
- $2,116,255
- +1.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (52% 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 The Giving Stone
- Contact
Application contact: The Giving Stone
Mailing address: 2825 E Long Ct, Greenwood Village, CO 80121
Phone: (303) 888-9950
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Giving Stone funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Historic Santa Claus Campgrounds ($50K). Together the top 10 received $113K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 26 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 52% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado and 44% to recipients in Indiana. Illinois received 3% and Georgia received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Giving Stone gives
- 20% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 20% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $104K (2021) to $143K (2022). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $113K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Historic Santa Claus Campgrounds Santa Claus, IN | Unrestricted Contribution | $50,000 |
| La Luz Education Denver, CO | Unrestricted Contribution | $20,902 |
| Aspen Academy Greenwood Village, CO | Unrestricted Contribution | $10,000 |
| Mullen High School Denver, CO | Unrestricted Contribution | $10,000 |
| Valor High School Highlands Ranch, CO | Unrestricted Contribution | $10,000 |
| The Denver Foundation Denver, CO | Unrestricted Contribution | $7,110 |
| Rotary International Evanston, IL | Unrestricted Contribution | $3,623 |
| Forsyth Farmers Market Inc Savannah, GA | Unrestricted Contribution | $901 |
| Denver Rotary Club Denver, CO | Unrestricted Contribution | $728 |
| Rocky Mountain Rotary Youth Exchange Aurora, CO | Unrestricted Contribution | $104 |
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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 | $2,116,255 | $170,311 | $135,339 | $113,368 | 10 | $114,883 | $153,106 | $130,349 |
| 2024 | $2,081,283 | $175,349 | $132,888 | $111,087 | 4 | $114,357 | $157,160 | $122,016 |
| 2023 | $2,038,822 | $80,933 | $155,060 | $135,200 | 4 | $136,407 | $64,925 | $112,983 |
| 2022 | $2,112,949 | $137,515 | $175,325 | $142,567 | 6 | $143,617 | $105,884 | $138,249 |
| 2021 | $2,150,759 | $10,926 | $126,288 | $104,000 | 2 | $107,750 | $6,667 | $140,567 |
| 2020 | $2,266,121 | $37,160 | $144,355 | $123,500 | 8 | — | $27,988 | $116,439 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Giving Stone reported a distributable amount of $130K 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 different kinds of organizations. For example, The Denver Foundation describes itself as a community foundation serving the Metro Denver region through grantmaking and donor services. Forsyth Farmers Market describes its mission as increasing understanding and participation in a local food system that supports sustainable production and access to local products.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $113,368. Awards ranged from $104 to $50,000, with a median grant of $8,555. The largest awards were $50,000 to Historic Santa Claus Campgrounds, $20,902 to La Luz Education, and $10,000 each to Aspen Academy, Mullen High School, and Valor High School. All listed 2025 grants had the purpose “unrestricted contribution.”
The foundation’s filing states that there are no formal requirements for application materials and no submission deadlines. How to apply: Contact The Giving Stone; there is no required form or other formal material. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Pamela Johnston as president and James Johnston as vice-president.
The Giving Stone is led by Pamela Johnston, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Pamela Johnston
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Johnston
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 The Giving Stone
How much does The Giving Stone give each year?
The Giving Stone gave $113K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $111K across 4 grants.
What is The Giving Stone's typical grant size?
The Giving Stone's median grant in 2025 was $8,555, and its average grant was $11,337, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Giving Stone give grants?
The Giving Stone gives mostly in Colorado: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Indiana (44%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (4 grants).
Does The Giving Stone give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Giving Stone's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Giving Stone's largest grantees?
The Giving Stone's largest 2025 grantees include Historic Santa Claus Campgrounds ($50,000), La Luz Education ($20,902) and Aspen Academy ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Giving Stone?
The Giving Stone reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $115K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $130K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Giving Stone fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for different kinds of organizations. For example, The Denver Foundation describes itself as a community foundation serving the Metro Denver region through grantmaking and donor services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Giving Stone?
The Giving Stone has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Giving Stone's EIN?
The Giving Stone's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2740457. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Giving Stone funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-giving-stone-morg_4f11b40711c1454791580e5dc5289a8a
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