Whitney and Anne Stone Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker STAMFORD, CT EIN: 13-3394681

The Whitney and Anne Stone Foundation is a private foundation based in Stamford, Connecticut, established in 1987. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a focus on charitable grantmaking supported by investment income.

Key facts about Whitney and Anne Stone Foundation

EIN: 13-3394681
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $213,000
Grants made (2024): 24
Average grant: $8,875
Median grant: $5,000
Total assets: $1,869,347
Primary geography: Virginia (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026.

Who Whitney and Anne Stone Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Whitney and Anne Stone Foundation's 24 itemized 2024 grants were Virginia (98%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlottesville, VA (18 grants) and Crozet, VA (2 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.9M

-2.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$213K

+31.5% YoY

Grant Count

-14.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$9K

+53.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Whitney and Anne Stone Foundation reported a distributable amount of $171K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary purpose is to provide income from its investment activity to fund charitable grants. The foundation focuses its grantmaking on:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Community Health
Health and Medical support
Health and Wellness

Grantmaking

The foundation provides general support grants to its grantees.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Virginia and the District of Columbia.

Grant Distribution by State

Virginia $208K (98%)

District of Columbia $5K (2%)

Share of all 24 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Colorado District of Columbia Florida Georgia Pennsylvania Texas Virginia

Cities

CharlottesvilleCrozetRichmondNorth GardenVeronaNorcrossLouisaRoanokeWarrentonWubderSarasotaAftonArlingtonColorado SpringsDallasScottsvilleTyroneVirginia BeachWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total assets: $1,869,347
Total revenues: $250,247
Total expenses: $258,451
Number of employees: 0

The foundation's revenues are generated from investment activity, which provides the funding source for all charitable grants.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,869,347	$1,918,804	$2,069,415
Revenue	$250,247	$32,685	$382,323
Expenses	$258,451	$208,419	$369,361
Qualifying Distributions	$220,509	$168,978	$277,046
Net Investment Income	$212,514	$24,963	$298,508
Distributable Amount	$170,781	$155,638	$309,933

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

213 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Hospice of Piedmont ($65,000), Service Dogs of Virginia ($20,000), Martha Jefferson Hospital ($15,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
HOSPICE OF PIEDMONT CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$65,000
SERVICE DOGS OF VIRGINIA CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$20,000
MARTHA JEFFERSON HOSPITAL CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$15,000
UNITED WAY OF GREATER CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000
BLUE RIDGE AREA FOOD BANK VERONA, VA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$8,000
THOMAS JEFFERSON FOUNDATION INC CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$8,000
UVA CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$8,000
CHARLOTTESVILLE AREA RIDING THERAPY CROZET, VA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$6,000
CHARLOTTESVILLE FREE CLINIC CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$6,000
SALVATION ARMY CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$6,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ELIZABETH WOOD STUART	TRUSTEE	2	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Whitney and Anne Stone Foundation fund?

The foundation's primary purpose is to provide income from its investment activity to fund charitable grants. The foundation focuses its grantmaking on: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Community Health • Health and Medical support • Health and Wellness

How do I apply for a grant from Whitney and Anne Stone Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • The foundation made 56 grants in 2024 • Total giving in 2024: $213,000 • Typical award range: $1,000–$65,000 **Recent Grants (2024):** • Hospice of the Piedmont: $65,000 (General Support) • Service Dogs of Virginia: $20,000 (General Support) • Martha Jefferson Hospital Foundation: $15,000 (General Support) The foundation provides general support grants to its grantees.

Where does Whitney and Anne Stone Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Virginia and the District of Columbia.

What size grants does Whitney and Anne Stone Foundation award?

In 2024, Whitney and Anne Stone Foundation awarded 24 grants totaling $213K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Whitney and Anne Stone Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Whitney and Anne Stone Foundation reported a distributable amount of $171K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Whitney and Anne Stone Foundation's EIN?

Whitney and Anne Stone Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3394681. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.