Jerome Stone Legacy Foundation
Invitation OnlyWinnetka, Illinois · EIN 99-4132949 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$288K
Organizations funded45
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$3.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $6,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
17% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Furniture Bank | Chicago, IL | Furniture sponsorships | $65,255 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | General operating fund | $33,333 |
| The Music Institute of Chicago | Evanston, IL | Artist in residence/master class sponsorships | $26,500 |
| North Shore Congregation Isreal (Nsci) | Glencoe, IL | Shabbat musical accompaniment | $19,200 |
| Circle Foundation - Innovations High School Fund | Chicago, IL | Scholarships fund | $17,250 |
| Chicago Council on Global Affairs | Chicago, IL | Directors circle | $10,000 |
| Impact Inc (Impact Boston) | Boston, MA | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Ravinia Festival | Highland Park, IL | Opus donor | $10,000 |
| Counseling Center of North Shore | Winnetka, IL | Therapy sponsorships | $8,720 |
| Friends of Elnet | Skokie, IL | General operating fund | $8,333 |
| Juvenile Protective Association | Chicago, IL | General operating fund | $7,100 |
| All Chicago Making Homelessness History | Chicago, IL | General operating fund | $6,000 |
| Just Roots | Chicago, IL | Food farmacy program | $6,000 |
| The Joselyn Center NFP | Highland Park, IL | Camp neeka scholarships fund | $6,000 |
| American Assocation of Single Parents Inc | Chicago Heights, IL | General operating fund - free~n~deed market | $5,000 |
| Humble Design Chicago | Chicago, IL | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Unify America | Evanston, IL | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Jcfs Chicago | Chicago, IL | Technology sponsorships fund | $4,075 |
| Harvard Club of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Detainee tutoring program - fall semester | $3,750 |
| Nwi Church | Crown Point, IN | Furniture program | $3,500 |
| C247 Father's Arms Ministries | Chicago, IL | General operating fund | $3,150 |
| A Safe Haven Foundation | Chicago, IL | Hope for homes day | $2,500 |
| Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods | Riverwoods, IL | General operating fund | $2,500 |
| Pilgrim Chamber Players | Highland Park, IL | General operating fund | $2,200 |
| The Service Club of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General operating fund | $2,000 |
| The Volunteer Center | Winnetka, IL | General operating fund | $1,600 |
| Congregation of Shalom | Vernon Hills, IL | Cantor's fund - music concerts | $1,500 |
| Accelerate Institute | Chicago, IL | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Anshe Emet Synagogue | Chicago, IL | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Cedille Chicago NFP (Records) | Chicago, IL | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Chi Arts Foundation | Chicago, IL | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | New York, NY | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association | New York, NY | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Scouting Art Rury Project | Northbrook, IL | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Wfmtwttw | Chicago, IL | Fall membership drive | $1,000 |
| Gardeneers | Chicago, IL | General operating fund | $875 |
| Digs With Dignity | Chicago, IL | Purchase of tool kit | $792 |
| Peace House Inc | Park City, UT | General operating fund - in memory of judy horwitz | $500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | General operating fund | $500 |
| Writer's Theatre | Glencoe, IL | General operating fund | $500 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago | Chicago, IL | General operating fund | $250 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | New York, NY | General operating fund | $250 |
| The Jewish Heritage for the Blind | Brooklyn, NY | General operating fund | $180 |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General operating fund | $115 |
| Highland Park Strings | Highland Park, IL | General operating fund | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $287,528 | 45 |
| 2024 | $50,485 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622649349100017
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 99-4132949
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.