The Living Stones Foundation Charitable Trust
The Living Stones Foundation Charitable Trust is based in Southlake, Texas, and is listed as a Form 990 (a public charity). It supports Christian and educational organizations, with stated interests including faith and work, family values, discipleship, and regional, national, and global transformation initiatives.
The Living Stones Foundation Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Living Stones Foundation Charitable Trust gave $1.5M across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $82K), top state Colorado. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,470,000
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $81,667
- -13.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $31,557,979
- +3.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (4 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (38% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Living Stones Foundation Charitable Trust
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s website says its current commitments and limitations preclude adding new ministries; it does not provide an application process or application materials.
- Contact
Mailing address: 550 Reserve St 460, Southlake, TX 76092
Phone: (817) 532-5001
Website: https://lsfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Living Stones Foundation Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Waterstone (Christian Comm Foundation) ($360K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 31 grants of 78 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Texas. In 2024, 38% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado, 21% to Texas, 12% to California, 9% to Virginia, and 5% to Oregon. These shares describe the reported distribution of 2024 grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Living Stones Foundation Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 18 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $44K; repeat grants $93K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 72% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2020) to $1.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Waterstone (Christian Comm Foundation) Colorado Springs, CO | General Support | $360,000 |
| Lance Wallnau Ministries Inc (For Furnishing Families of TX) Keller, TX | General Support | $240,000 |
| New Generations Los Altos, CA | General Support | $150,000 |
| New Horizons Foundation Inc Colorado Springs, CO | General Support | $100,000 |
| Luis Palau Evangelistic Assoc Portland, OR | General Support | $75,000 |
| National Center for Healthy Veterans Altavista, VA | General Support | $75,000 |
| Military Community Youth Ministries Colorado Springs, CO | General Support | $50,000 |
| Made to Flourish Inc Overland Park, KS | General Support | $50,000 |
| Denver Institute for Faith & Work Continental, CO | General Support | $50,000 |
| Messianic Jewish Alliance of America Springfield, PA | General Support | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $31,557,979 | $1,325,395 | $1,764,437 | $1,470,000 | 18 | $745,116 |
| 2023 | $30,442,146 | $8,235,986 | $1,680,537 | $1,410,000 | 15 | $382,894 |
| 2022 | $25,474,034 | $943,443 | $1,517,461 | $1,225,000 | 17 | $449,967 |
| 2021 | $26,853,589 | $2,732,687 | $1,761,860 | $1,432,800 | 16 | $700,084 |
| 2020 | $20,825,201 | $8,966,652 | $1,389,335 | $1,157,000 | 12 | $-147,306 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to support or carry out the purposes of organizations that promote or perform education and Christian activities, including Christian evangelism, edification, and stewardship. Its website describes its purpose as providing financial and strategic resources to projects that can help build self-sustaining ministries. Its stated areas of interest include faith and work, family values, discipleship, and transformation initiatives.
The 2024 filing describes operating support for Christian charities working in family values, evangelism and discipleship, faith and work, and relief efforts. The grantees’ own stated missions illustrate the range of work supported: Made to Flourish says it equips pastors and churches to integrate faith, work, and economic wisdom; Military Community Youth Ministries describes its mission as serving military teens and introducing them to Christianity; and the Luis Palau Association says it proclaims the Good News, unites the Church, and impacts cities worldwide. Sinapis Group says it helps entrepreneurs in frontier-market economies grow profitable businesses that create jobs and alleviate poverty.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $1,470,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $360,000, with a median grant of $50,000.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $360,000 to WaterStone (Christian Community Foundation), $240,000 to Lance Wallnau Ministries Inc. for Furnishing Families of Texas, and $150,000 to New Generations. Other notable grants included $100,000 to New Horizons Foundation; $75,000 each to Luis Palau Evangelistic Association and National Center for Healthy Veterans; and $50,000 each to Military Community Youth Ministries, Made to Flourish, Denver Institute for Faith & Work, Messianic Jewish Alliance of America, Independent Women’s Forum, and Museum of the Bible.
The filing says trustees make discretionary changes to the list of supported charities from time to time. It also describes historical support relationships with many of the organizations it supports.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kenneth A. Eldred as trustee and chairman; Kary N. Eldred as trustee and president; Justinrachel Eldred as trustee and treasurer; and Roberta E. Eldred as trustee and secretary. Other listed trustees are Monica I. Eldred, John B. Mumford, David A. Seeba, Doug Kiesewetter, Deborah Kiesewetter, and Dena Wren Mumford.
The Living Stones Foundation Charitable Trust is led by Kary N. Eldred, Trustee - President on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kary N. Eldred
Trustee - President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth A. Eldred
Trustee - Chairman
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David A. Seeba
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Kiesewetter
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Kiesewetter
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John B. Mumford
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justinrachel Eldred
Trustee - Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monica I. Eldred
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roberta E. Eldred
Trustee - Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dena Wren Mumford
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 The Living Stones Foundation Charitable Trust
How much does The Living Stones Foundation Charitable Trust give each year?
The Living Stones Foundation Charitable Trust gave $1.5M across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 15 grants.
What is The Living Stones Foundation Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Living Stones Foundation Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $81,667, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Living Stones Foundation Charitable Trust that year got $44K on average.
Where does The Living Stones Foundation Charitable Trust give grants?
The Living Stones Foundation Charitable Trust's top state is Colorado, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Texas (21%) and California (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Colorado Springs, CO (3 grants) and Arlington, TX (2 grants).
Does The Living Stones Foundation Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Living Stones Foundation Charitable Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are The Living Stones Foundation Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The Living Stones Foundation Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Waterstone (Christian Comm Foundation) ($360,000), Lance Wallnau Ministries Inc (For Furnishing Families of TX) ($240,000) and New Generations ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Living Stones Foundation Charitable Trust?
The Living Stones Foundation Charitable Trust reported $31.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What does The Living Stones Foundation Charitable Trust fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to support or carry out the purposes of organizations that promote or perform education and Christian activities, including Christian evangelism, edification, and stewardship. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Living Stones Foundation Charitable Trust?
The foundation’s website says its current commitments and limitations preclude adding new ministries; it does not provide an application process or application materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Living Stones Foundation Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Living Stones Foundation Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-7038921. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Living Stones Foundation Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-living-stones-foundation-charitable-trust-morg_4ac178e868f744a0bac254d40cc9a1e7
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