Thomas H and Donna M Stone Foundation
The Thomas H and Donna M Stone Foundation is a private foundation based in Vernon Hills, Illinois. It reported 23 grants totaling $33,700 in filing year 2025, supporting charitable organizations in Illinois and other states.
Thomas H and Donna M Stone Foundation at a glance
In short: Thomas H and Donna M Stone Foundation gave $34K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $33,700
- -53.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- +666.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,465
- -93.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $919,615
- +2.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (42% 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 Thomas H and Donna M Stone 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: Co Wise - 10 Birmingham Place, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Phone: (847) 927-6700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Thomas H and Donna M Stone Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Highland Park Cmty Early Learning ($5K). Together the top 10 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 53 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois (42%), Washington, DC (22%), California (12%), Colorado (11%), and New York (7%). The listed grants also include recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
How Thomas H and Donna M Stone Foundation gives
- Giving fell 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 83% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2023) to $73K (2024). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Park Cmty Early Learning Highland Park, IL | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
| Voteriders Washington, DC | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
| Genessys Works Chicago Chicago, IL | Humanitarian | $2,500 |
| Climate Reality Project Washington, DC | Humanitarian | $2,500 |
| Inside Climate News Brooklyn, NY | Humanitarian | $2,500 |
| Music for Food Newton Centre, MA | Humanitarian | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Illinois Chicago, IL | Humanitarian | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Colorado Denver, CO | Humanitarian | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of California Concord, CA | Humanitarian | $2,000 |
| Enriching Lives Through Music San Rafael, CA | Humanitarian | $1,000 |
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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 | $919,615 | $85,673 | $38,223 | $33,700 | 23 | $35,850 | $83,300 | $43,447 |
| 2024 | $894,665 | $40,822 | $76,649 | $72,500 | 3 | $74,485 | $38,658 | $41,513 |
| 2023 | $909,992 | $18,024 | $8,299 | $4,500 | 2 | $6,315 | $18,603 | $77,084 |
| 2022 | $908,267 | $46,924 | $53,583 | $43,110 | 21 | $44,825 | $45,040 | $42,085 |
| 2021 | $907,926 | $257,470 | $18,874 | $14,000 | 4 | — | $255,710 | $49,044 |
| 2020 | $666,430 | $49,160 | $31,625 | $28,450 | 21 | — | $46,500 | $38,367 |
| 2019 | $664,795 | $42,053 | $50,925 | $47,950 | 30 | — | $40,493 | $38,547 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas H and Donna M Stone Foundation reported a distributable amount of $43K 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 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Voteriders describes its mission as helping ensure citizens can exercise their right to vote, while Inside Climate News says it works to strengthen environmental journalism and train journalists. Planned Parenthood of Illinois describes its work as providing reproductive health care, education, and rights. Enriching Lives Through Music says it provides youth with immersive music education, and New Century Chamber Orchestra describes its work as presenting performances in the San Francisco Bay Area with commitments to innovation, education, and accessibility.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $33,700. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $5,000, with a median of $1,000. Among the largest grants were $5,000 each to Highland Park Community Early Learning and Voteriders; $2,500 each to Genessys Works Chicago, Climate Reality Project, and Inside Climate News; and $2,000 each to Music for Food and Planned Parenthood affiliates in Illinois, Colorado, and California.
Other reported grants included $1,000 to Enriching Lives Through Music and $1,000 to New Century Chamber Orchestra. The Foundation for Hearing and Speech and Telluride Volunteer Fire Department each received $500, and Telluride Adaptive Sports Program received $100.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Donna M Stone as president, Thomas H Stone as vice president, and Kimberly Ellen Stone and Thomas H Stone Jr as directors.
Thomas H and Donna M Stone Foundation is led by Donna M. Stone, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Donna M. Stone
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Ellen Stone
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas H. Stone Jr.
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas H. Stone
Vice President
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 Thomas H and Donna M Stone Foundation
How much does Thomas H and Donna M Stone Foundation give each year?
Thomas H and Donna M Stone Foundation gave $34K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $73K across 3 grants.
What is Thomas H and Donna M Stone Foundation's typical grant size?
Thomas H and Donna M Stone Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,465, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Thomas H and Donna M Stone Foundation give grants?
Thomas H and Donna M Stone Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (22%) and California (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (6 grants), Telluride, CO (6 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Highland Park, IL (2 grants).
Does Thomas H and Donna M Stone Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Thomas H and Donna M Stone Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Humanitarian" (23 grants).
Who are Thomas H and Donna M Stone Foundation's largest grantees?
Thomas H and Donna M Stone Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Highland Park Cmty Early Learning ($5,000), Voteriders ($5,000) and Genessys Works Chicago ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Thomas H and Donna M Stone Foundation?
Thomas H and Donna M Stone Foundation reported $920K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $36K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Thomas H and Donna M Stone Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Thomas H and Donna M Stone 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 Thomas H and Donna M Stone Foundation's EIN?
Thomas H and Donna M Stone Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3485596. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Thomas H and Donna M Stone 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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