The Karen M Stone Charitable Foundation
The Karen M Stone Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. It makes grants to tax-exempt organizations to support their initiatives, programs, and projects.
The Karen M Stone Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Karen M Stone Charitable Foundation gave $55K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 58% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $55,250
- -5.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,604
- +10.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,047,627
- +1.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 58% first-time grantees (7 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (81% 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 Karen M Stone Charitable 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: 1439 Hollow Road, Collegeville, PA 19426-1507
Phone: (215) 847-2566
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Karen M Stone Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bringing Hope Home ($8K). Together the top 10 received $54K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 81% of grant dollars went to organizations in Pennsylvania, 9% to Texas, 9% to Colorado, and less than 1% to Florida, as reported by state in the filing.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Karen M Stone Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
58%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 12 grantees (58%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 42% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2023) to $58K (2024). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bringing Hope Home Malvern, PA | Help Support General Operations | $7,500 |
| Peter's Place Radnor, PA | Help Support General Operations | $6,500 |
| Peter Powerhouse Foundation Lansdale, PA | Help Support General Operations | $5,000 |
| The MIP Foundation Wyndmoor, PA | Help Support General Operations | $5,000 |
| National Association of Women in Construction Forth Worth, TX | Help Support General Operations | $5,000 |
| Freedom Service Dogs Englewood, CO | Help Support General Operations | $5,000 |
| Twilight Wish Foundation Doylestown, PA | Help Support General Operations | $5,000 |
| Integrate for Good Inc Collegeville, PA | Help Support General Operations | $5,000 |
| Wit You Against Childhood Cancer Lansdale, PA | Help Support General Operations | $5,000 |
| Head Strong Foundation Woodlyn, PA | Help Support General Operations | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,047,627 | $48,930 | $63,397 | $55,250 | 12 | $57,250 | $42,607 | $50,850 |
| 2024 | $1,036,032 | $40,885 | $65,258 | $58,250 | 14 | $60,000 | $48,714 | $50,851 |
| 2023 | $1,021,748 | $51,517 | $59,246 | $45,250 | 9 | $54,820 | $43,362 | $49,161 |
| 2022 | $1,000,107 | $1,000,107 | — | — | — | — | $107 | $3,890 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Karen M Stone Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $51K 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 filing describes its charitable activity as providing grants and assistance to tax-exempt organizations. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include supporting people and families affected by cancer, providing grief support to children and families, empowering people with disabilities, partnering people with custom-trained assistance dogs, supporting adolescent and young adult oncology patients, and honoring and enriching the lives of seniors. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a separate mission statement for the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $55,250. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $7,500, with a median grant of $5,000.
The largest awards included $7,500 to Bringing Hope Home, $6,500 to Peter’s Place, and $5,000 each to Peter Powerhouse Foundation, The MIP Foundation, the National Association of Women in Construction, Freedom Service Dogs, Twilight Wish Foundation, Integrate for Good, Wit You Against Childhood Cancer, and Head Strong Foundation. The remaining grants were $1,000 to Barn at Spring Brook Farm and $250 to Bobby Nichols Fiddlesticks Foundation. The filing lists the grants’ purpose as supporting general operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists George F Stone III as managing trustee. Trustees listed are Katherine E Stone, Courtney E Kanamine, Scott Christopher Stone, Justin Taro Kanamine, Carolyn Sweeney, Paul Kuntz, and Bradley Scott Robinson.
The Karen M Stone Charitable Foundation is led by George F. Stone III, Managing Trustee on every filing since 2022; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
George F. Stone III
Managing Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bradley Scott Robinson
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Sweeney
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Courtney E. Kanamine
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Taro Kanamine
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine E. Stone
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Kuntz
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Christopher Stone
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Karen M Stone Charitable Foundation
How much does The Karen M Stone Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Karen M Stone Charitable Foundation gave $55K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $58K across 14 grants.
What is The Karen M Stone Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Karen M Stone Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,604, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Karen M Stone Charitable Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Karen M Stone Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Karen M Stone Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (9%) and Colorado (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lansdale, PA (2 grants).
Does The Karen M Stone Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Karen M Stone Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Karen M Stone Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Karen M Stone Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Bringing Hope Home ($7,500), Peter's Place ($6,500) and Peter Powerhouse Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Karen M Stone Charitable Foundation?
The Karen M Stone Charitable Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $57K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $51K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Karen M Stone Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its charitable activity as providing grants and assistance to tax-exempt organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Karen M Stone Charitable 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 ↑
What is The Karen M Stone Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Karen M Stone Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3219583. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does The Karen M Stone 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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