Albert H Stone & Reuben S Stone Fund
Historical FunderGardner, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6050419 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$170K
Organizations funded42
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Carlton E Nichols Jr |
|---|---|
| Address | 31 Lake St Suite 181, Gardner MA 01440 |
| Phone | 9786302800 |
| Form and materials | Completed scholarship application.For high school seniors only, a letter of recommendation from one of the applicants teachers.Signed and completed most recent federal income tax return of the applicants parents.Statement of estimated expenses and estimated support.Essay that states your educational goals, goals in life or of a family, financial or other circumstances that you feel merit special consideration.Resume that includes extracurricular activities.Copy of financial aid award letter from the college you are planning on attending. |
| Deadlines | High school seniors May 1st and college students June 1st. |
| Restrictions | Restricted to post secondary education for boys and girls who are residents of Gardner, Massachusetts, whether they attend Gardner High School or any other high school. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
42% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Mass | Amherst, MA | Scholarships | $43,500 |
| University of Mass Lowell | Lowell, MA | Scholarships | $11,500 |
| Fitchburg University | Fichburg, MA | Scholarships | $10,500 |
| Bridgewater State University | Bridgewater, MA | Scholarships | $9,500 |
| Westfield State University | Westfield, MA | Scholarships | $4,750 |
| University of Maine | Orono, ME | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Springfield College | Springfield, MA | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Framingham State University | Framingham, MA | Scholarhips | $3,250 |
| Mount Wachusett Community College | Gardner, MA | Scholarships | $3,235 |
| Nichols College | Dudley, MA | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Ithaca College | Ithaca, NY | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Gordon College | Wenham, MA | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Tufts University | Medford, MA | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Mass College of Art Design | Boston, MA | Scholarships | $2,500 |
| Providence College | Providence, RI | Scholarships | $2,500 |
| Saint Anselm College | Manchester, NH | Scholarships | $2,500 |
| Thomas College | Waterville, ME | Scholarships | $2,250 |
| Cape Cod Community College | Barnstable, MA | Scholarhips | $2,000 |
| Nazareth University | Rochester, NY | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Assumption College | Worcester, MA | Scholarships | $1,750 |
| Curry College | Milton, MA | Scholarships | $1,750 |
| Ekerd College | St Petersburg, FL | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Lesley University | Cambridge, MA | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Saint Michael's College | Colchester, VT | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Stonehill College | Easton, MA | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology | Boston, MA | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Ohio State University | Columbus, OH | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Boston University | Boston, MA | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Bryant University | Smithfield, RI | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Clark University | Worcester, MA | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Florida Golf Coast University | Fort Myers, FL | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Keene State College | Keene, NH | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Salve Regina University | Newport, RI | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Western New England University | Springfield, MA | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Worcester, MA | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| University of MA Boston | Boston, MA | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Purdue University | West Lafayette, IN | Scholarships | $500 |
| Southern New England University | Manchester, NH | Scholarships | $500 |
| Clarkson University | Potsdam, NY | Scholarships | $500 |
| San Damiano College For The C | Springfield, IL | Scholarships | $500 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($26,250). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $170,235 | 48 |
| 2024 | $156,000 | 33 |
| 2023 | $170,750 | 37 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601229349100305
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6050419
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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