Funding Amount

US $5,000 - US $25,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Geography

  • Operating in New Jersey, primarily Monmouth County

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
  • 501c3 nonprofit organizations and community groups with a 501c3 fiscal sponsor.

Other requirements

  • Demonstrates strategic and programmatic attention to social and economic inequities.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Direct political lobbying
  • Not eligible: Electioneering
  • Not eligible: Religious activities
  • Not eligible: Institutions except in their capacity as fiscal sponsors

Overview

The Stone Foundation Grants in New Jersey focus on providing flexible and trust-based philanthropic support to 501c3 nonprofit organizations and community groups. Grant sizes range from $5,000 to $25,000, with first-time applicants typically receiving between $5,000 and $10,000. The foundation prioritizes projects addressing social and economic inequities, primarily serving Monmouth County and Wabanakiq, Maine. Organizations are encouraged to apply through an open application process, fostering community engagement and innovative solutions.

NOTE:  Though not required, applicants are encouraged to notify the Foundation of your intention to apply for a particular grant cycle. Letting us know when you intend to apply helps us project our grant cycle funding, and gives us more of an opportunity to get to know your organization. Click here to notify the Foundation.
Stone Foundation believes in providing flexible, patient, and trust-based philanthropic support. Our grantmaking is primarily focused on supporting work that serves the people of Monmouth County, New Jersey and Wabanakiq, Maine. We consider both general operating and project-specific grants, including both annual and multi-year commitments.
Stone Foundation’s grantmaking incorporates two approaches:
An open application process that welcomes proposals from 501c3 nonprofit organizations, and community groups with a 501c3 fiscal sponsor. Foundation-initiated investments that convene, build networks, amplify impact, and innovate solutions with and among community changemakers, connectors, and influencers.
Initial grants are generally limited to between $5,000 and $10,000. Maximum grant amount is $25,000.

Eligibility

501c3 nonprofit organizations and community groups with a 501c3 fiscal sponsor.Headquartered and operating in New Jersey, primarily Monmouth County.Demonstrates strategic and programmatic attention to social and economic inequities.

Ineligibility

We do not fund direct political lobbying, electioneering, or religious activities or institutions except in their capacity as fiscal sponsors.

What The Stone Foundation of New Jersey actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
110
Total given
$2.55M
Median grant
$20K
Range
$500–$175K
  • By dollars: New Jersey 59%, Maine 38%, Pennsylvania 1%. Top recipient cities: Asbury Park, NJ; Red Bank, NJ; Neptune, NJ.
  • 68% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 39% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Land Peace Foundation · Bangor, ME

    Special project

    $175K

  • Wabanaki Community Foundation · Pembroke, ME

    Endowment fund

    $175K

  • Wabanaki Commission on Land Steward · Orono, ME

    Wolankeyutomone fund

    $175K

  • Niweskok · Milford, ME

    Acquisition of land

    $105K

  • Wabanaki Cultural Preservation Coal · Old Town, ME

    Special project

    $70K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Community development

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