The Stony Point Foundation
The Stony Point Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its stated primary purpose is to support other organizations exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; it says it does not conduct direct charitable activities.
The Stony Point Foundation at a glance
In short: The Stony Point Foundation gave $959K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $959K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $958,971
- -5.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $958,971
- -5.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $958,971
- Total assets
- $13,267,028
- -0.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 Stony Point Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1177 6Th Ave 18Th Floor, New York, NY 10036
Phone: (646) 213-5100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Stony Point Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 83 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for filing year 2025 went to a recipient in New York. This describes the reported grant, not a broader geographic funding policy.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Stony Point Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $871K (2023) to $1.0M (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $959K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Statement Attached New York, NY | General Support | $958,971 |
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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 | $13,267,028 | $1,037,087 | $1,193,306 | $958,971 | 1 | $1,012,971 | $857,002 | $913,259 |
| 2024 | $13,353,641 | $784,977 | $1,306,551 | $1,018,672 | 1 | $1,072,522 | $598,333 | $859,447 |
| 2023 | $13,654,555 | $2,608,037 | $1,096,311 | $871,375 | 1 | $923,875 | $2,466,148 | $853,370 |
| 2022 | $12,673,111 | $1,857,410 | $1,239,643 | $976,148 | 1 | $1,067,570 | $1,708,614 | $876,801 |
| 2021 | $10,838,938 | $986,369 | $1,131,835 | $885,758 | 79 | — | $865,396 | $759,035 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Stony Point Foundation reported a distributable amount of $913K 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 states that its primary purpose is to support other organizations exempt under Section 501(c)(3). The available information does not specify other funding focus areas.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported one grant totaling $958,971. The listed grant was $958,971 for general support to “SEE STATEMENT ATTACHED” in New York, NY.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John O Downing as treasurer and Frances VS Downing as president.
The Stony Point Foundation is led by Frances Vs Downing, President on every filing since 2021; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Frances Vs Downing
President
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
$75K (2021) → $50K (2025)
John O. Downing
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $50K, to Frances VS Downing (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Stony Point Foundation
How much does The Stony Point Foundation give each year?
The Stony Point Foundation gave $959K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.0M across 1 grant.
How large is The Stony Point Foundation?
The Stony Point Foundation reported $13.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $913K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Stony Point Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its primary purpose is to support other organizations exempt under Section 501(c)(3). The available information does not specify other funding focus areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Stony Point Foundation?
The foundation 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 ↑
Where does The Stony Point Foundation make grants?
All grant dollars reported for filing year 2025 went to a recipient in New York. This describes the reported grant, not a broader geographic funding policy.
What is The Stony Point Foundation's EIN?
The Stony Point Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3766973. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Stony Point 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Stony Point Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-stony-point-foundation-morg_05919d2a0bce418f93c1e5486d2cd334
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