The Hearthstone Charitable Foundation
The Hearthstone Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Moultonborough, New Hampshire. In filing year 2025, it reported 21 grants totaling $204,267, with each listed grant’s purpose identified as “humanitarian.”
The Hearthstone Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hearthstone Charitable Foundation gave $204K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Massachusetts. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $204,267
- +29.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- -16.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,727
- +53.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,167
- Total assets
- $1,453,280
- -1.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (3 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (87% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Hearthstone Charitable 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: 25 Leopards Leap, Moultonborough, NH 03254
Phone: (603) 714-4450
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hearthstone Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Planned Parenthood NH ($50K). Together the top 10 received $170K.
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 107 grants of 109 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
For filing year 2025, the reported share of grant dollars by recipient state was Massachusetts 87%, New York 5%, Iowa 5%, New Hampshire 2%, and Texas 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Hearthstone Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 21 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 81% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+18%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 124% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $136K (2019) to $248K (2020). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $204K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood NH Boston, MA | Humanitarian | $50,000 |
| McLean Hospital Belmont, MA | Humanitarian | $27,500 |
| Planned Parenthood MA Boston, MA | Humanitarian | $25,000 |
| Friends of East Boston East Boston, MA | Humanitarian | $10,000 |
| National Speech & Debate West Des Moines, IA | Humanitarian | $10,000 |
| One by One Project Newton Center, MA | Humanitarian | $10,000 |
| Ripples of Hope Dedham, MA | Humanitarian | $10,000 |
| Wbur Boston, MA | Humanitarian | $10,000 |
| WGBH Boston, MA | Humanitarian | $10,000 |
| Hestia Boston, MA | Humanitarian | $7,000 |
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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 | $1,453,280 | $192,892 | $210,652 | $204,267 | 21 | $204,267 | $189,969 | $164,684 |
| 2024 | $1,471,040 | $53,839 | $162,925 | $158,295 | 25 | $158,295 | $51,397 | $156,020 |
| 2023 | $1,580,126 | $44,782 | $158,046 | $153,711 | 22 | $153,711 | $49,478 | $136,574 |
| 2022 | $1,693,390 | $23,066 | $179,512 | $172,884 | 21 | $172,884 | $40,466 | $139,572 |
| 2021 | $1,849,836 | $144,970 | $222,170 | $217,631 | 20 | $217,631 | $141,311 | $161,039 |
| 2020 | $1,927,036 | $93,829 | $254,519 | $247,971 | 21 | — | $80,994 | $132,702 |
| 2019 | $2,087,726 | $122,074 | $143,850 | $136,082 | 23 | — | $101,324 | $130,628 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hearthstone Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $165K 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 grants include support for varied organizations. For example, Ripples of Hope says its mission is to build enduring partnerships among families, communities, and leaders working on locally driven solutions to pressing challenges. Catie’s Closet says it provides children in need access to clothing and basic necessities. EdVestors describes its work as connecting Boston philanthropists with public schools and supporting school improvement efforts. Social Innovation Forum says it provides community-led nonprofits with resources, networks, and knowledge to advance their work. Lake Winnipesaukee Association describes its mission as protecting the lake’s water quality and natural resources.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $204,267. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $6,167.
Among the largest grants were $50,000 to Planned Parenthood NH, $27,500 to McLean Hospital, and $25,000 to Planned Parenthood MA. Other notable grants included $10,000 each to Friends of East Boston, National Speech & Debate, One by One Project, Ripples of Hope, WBUR, and WGBH; $7,000 to Hestia; and $6,167 to Playworks. The filing lists the purpose of these grants as “humanitarian.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Beth Stonebraker as president, Leslie K Stonebraker as vice president, Michael Stonebraker as treasurer, and Sandra M Stonebraker as secretary.
The Hearthstone Charitable Foundation is led by Beth Stonebraker, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Beth Stonebraker
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie K. Stonebraker
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Stonebraker
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra M. Stonebraker
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Hearthstone Charitable Foundation
How much does The Hearthstone Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Hearthstone Charitable Foundation gave $204K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $158K across 25 grants.
What is The Hearthstone Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Hearthstone Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,167, and its average grant was $9,727, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Hearthstone Charitable Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does The Hearthstone Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Hearthstone Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (9 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Hearthstone Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on The Hearthstone Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Humanitarian" (21 grants).
Who are The Hearthstone Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Hearthstone Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Planned Parenthood NH ($50,000), McLean Hospital ($27,500) and Planned Parenthood MA ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Hearthstone Charitable Foundation?
The Hearthstone Charitable Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $204K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $165K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Hearthstone Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for varied organizations. For example, Ripples of Hope says its mission is to build enduring partnerships among families, communities, and leaders working on locally driven solutions to pressing challenges. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hearthstone Charitable 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 The Hearthstone Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Hearthstone Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-0849733. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Hearthstone Charitable 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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
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