The Hearthstone Foundation
Invitation OnlyNeedham, Massachusetts · EIN 46-6419865 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$118K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$2.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $5,500.
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
40% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westport Land Trust | Westport, MA | Land conservation | $27,000 |
| Elizabethtown College | Elizabethtown, PA | Annual fund | $25,000 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | Support of forest econ studies | $20,000 |
| Christ Church | Needham, MA | Presbyterian church work | $8,000 |
| Wellesly Meeting | Wellesley, MA | Quaker programs | $8,000 |
| Medford Leas Fund | Medford, NJ | Senior living | $5,500 |
| Lumberton Historical Society | Lumberton, NJ | Historical society | $5,000 |
| Needham Community Council | Needham, MA | Support those in need | $5,000 |
| Boston Bull Pen Project | Needham, MA | Supports those in need | $2,500 |
| Forest History | Durham, NC | Support forest | $2,500 |
| Medford Monthly Meeting | Medford, NJ | Historical support | $2,500 |
| The Children's School | Stamford, CT | Children support | $2,000 |
| Needham History Center | Needham, MA | Historic preservation | $1,000 |
| Westport River Alliance | Westport, MA | Water conservation | $1,000 |
| Beth-El Farmworker Ministry | Wimauma, FL | Farmland support | $500 |
| Center of Hope | Southbridge, MA | Support those in need | $500 |
| Metrowest Women's Fund | Weston, MA | Support toward women | $500 |
| Rosie S Place | Boston, MA | Shelter for poor and homelesswomen | $500 |
| Westport Food Pantry | Westport, MA | Food pantry | $500 |
| Westport Historical Society | Westport, MA | Historical support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $118,000 | 20 |
| 2024 | $111,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $100,085 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611339349102971
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-6419865
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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