The Stone Soup Foundation Inc
The Stone Soup Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Bethesda, Maryland. Its 2025 filing shows grantmaking to charitable organizations in areas that include education, food access, homelessness, humanitarian aid, and research.
The Stone Soup Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Stone Soup Foundation Inc gave $85K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state District of Columbia. 4% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $84,500
- +2.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- -3.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,018
- +6.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,290,143
- -0.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (1 of 28, 2025)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (21% 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 Stone Soup Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6512 Kenhowe Drive, Bethesda, MD 20817
Phone: (203) 656-5500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Stone Soup Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Brown University ($15K). Together the top 10 received $58K.
Grant Size Distribution
143 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 143 grants of 143 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in several states and the District of Columbia. The largest shares went to DC (21%), Rhode Island (18%), Vermont (18%), Maryland (15%), and Connecticut (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Stone Soup Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 28 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 86% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 109% 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 $66K (2021) to $85K (2025). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brown University Providence, RI | Educational | $15,000 |
| Middlebury College Middlebury, VT | Educational | $15,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank Washington, DC | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
| DC Central Kitchen Washington, DC | General | $5,000 |
| Some Washington, DC | Homelessness | $5,000 |
| Brown Sports Foundation Providence, MD | Educational | $3,000 |
| Alzheimers Association Chicago, IL | Research | $2,500 |
| Americares Stamford, CT | Aide | $2,500 |
| Arlington Community Foundation Arlington, VA | General | $2,500 |
| Bethesda Cares Inc Bethesda, MD | Homelessness | $2,500 |
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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 | $1,290,143 | $148,325 | $124,177 | $84,500 | 28 | $93,255 | $117,422 | $85,555 |
| 2024 | $1,300,304 | $100,818 | $125,904 | $82,450 | 29 | $96,204 | $71,357 | $84,498 |
| 2023 | $1,341,904 | $92,671 | $112,180 | $70,250 | 28 | $82,154 | $61,916 | $78,987 |
| 2022 | $1,338,625 | $47,556 | $111,604 | $69,400 | 27 | $80,650 | $20,038 | $81,964 |
| 2021 | $1,430,968 | $116,660 | $108,282 | $65,600 | 31 | $76,850 | $85,652 | $86,561 |
| 2020 | $1,420,882 | $17,355 | $121,575 | $81,000 | 33 | — | $1,116 | $79,028 |
| 2019 | $1,516,931 | $25,020 | $120,520 | $79,350 | 36 | — | $5,190 | $83,257 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Stone Soup Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $86K 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 available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants include educational, humanitarian, homelessness, research, and general-purpose awards. The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the work of some supported organizations: SOME says it helps people who are poor or homeless with immediate needs and longer-term services; the Capital Area Food Bank describes its work as advancing equitable access to food and opportunity; and Bethesda Cares says it helps people experiencing homelessness or in need and works to prevent homelessness in Montgomery County.
Other 2025 grantees describe work including community philanthropy and needs in Arlington (Arlington Community Foundation), poverty reduction through exchanges of goods, skills, and connections in the greater Washington, DC region (A Wider Circle), educational support for disadvantaged students in Kenya (Kenya Education Fund), and strengthening US democracy through assessment of voting systems and election administration (Election Reformers Network).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $84,500. Awards ranged from $250 to $15,000, with a median of $2,500. The largest awards were $15,000 each to Brown University and Middlebury College, both for educational purposes. Other notable grants included $5,000 each to the Capital Area Food Bank, DC Central Kitchen, and SOME; $2,500 to Bethesda Cares; and $2,000 to A Wider Circle.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Brian M Parry and Louise Parsons Parry as Directors/Grant Managers.
The Stone Soup Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian M Parry
Director & Grant Manager
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$6K (2019) → $6K (2025)
Louise Parsons Parry
Director & Grant Manager
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
$6K (2019) → $6K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mary W. S. Smith (2019–2024) — Director & Grant Manager
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $6K, to Brian M Parry (Director/Grant Manager). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Stone Soup Foundation Inc
How much does The Stone Soup Foundation Inc give each year?
The Stone Soup Foundation Inc gave $85K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $82K across 29 grants.
What is The Stone Soup Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Stone Soup Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,018, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Stone Soup Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Stone Soup Foundation Inc give grants?
The Stone Soup Foundation Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Rhode Island (18%) and Vermont (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants), Bethesda, MD (4 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Arlington, VA (2 grants).
Does The Stone Soup Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 29% of The Stone Soup Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (8 grants) and "Humanitarian" (3 grants).
Who are The Stone Soup Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Stone Soup Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Brown University ($15,000), Middlebury College ($15,000) and Capital Area Food Bank ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Stone Soup Foundation Inc?
The Stone Soup Foundation Inc reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $93K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $86K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Stone Soup Foundation Inc fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants include educational, humanitarian, homelessness, research, and general-purpose awards. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Stone Soup Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Stone Soup Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Stone Soup Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4685808. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Stone Soup Foundation Inc 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 11, 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 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
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