The Ruth & J O Stone Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 82-3471315 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$4.9M
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$47.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $50,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwater Free Clinic Inc | Clearwater, FL | To Fund improvements to the Wellness Center | $2,000,000 |
| Morton Plant Mease Health Care Foundation Inc | Clearwater, FL | General & Unrestricted | $2,000,000 |
| Town of Belleair | Belleair, FL | Claw Truck Purchase | $206,000 |
| Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc | Tampa, FL | Love IV Lawrence Foundation | $100,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Clearwater, FL | Red Kettle Campaign | $100,000 |
| Florida Orchestra Inc | St Petersburg, FL | Season Sponsor of Pre-Concert Conversations | $50,000 |
| Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation Inc | St Petersburg, FL | Underwrite the 2025 exhibitions for the Wild Space Gallery located in the Foundation's headquarters | $50,000 |
| Hope Villages of America Inc | Clearwater, FL | For the Purchase of a Refrigerated Truck | $50,000 |
| Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virgin | Charleston, WV | Charitable Event | $25,000 |
| Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virgin | Charleston, WV | Charitable Event | $25,000 |
| Florida Orchestra Inc | St Petersburg, FL | Guest Artist for TFO Gala | $25,000 |
| Ruth Eckerd Hall Inc | Clearwater, FL | Charitable Event | $25,000 |
| Special Operations Warrior Foundation | Tampa, FL | Charitable Event | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Clearwater, FL | Red Kettle Campaign | $25,000 |
| Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders Associati | Clearwater, FL | Charitable Event | $20,000 |
| Church of the Ascension Inc | Clearwater, FL | Charitable Event | $20,000 |
| Clearwater Free Clinic Inc | Clearwater, FL | Charitable Event | $20,000 |
| Community Dental Clinic Inc | Clearwater, FL | Capital Campaign for the Ruth And J O Stone Dental Care & Education Center | $20,000 |
| Dunedin Fine Arts Cultural Center Inc | Dunedin, FL | Charitable Event | $20,000 |
| Special Operations Warrior Foundation | Tampa, FL | Charitable Event | $20,000 |
| The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation Inc | Clearwater, FL | Charitable Event | $20,000 |
| The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation Inc | Clearwater, FL | Charitable Event | $20,000 |
| Church of the Ascension Inc | Clearwater, FL | ShowerUp: Mobile Showers for the homeless and anyone in need | $15,000 |
| Community Dental Clinic Inc | Clearwater, FL | Charitable Event | $15,000 |
| Charity Works Inc | Clearwater, FL | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Mt Zion United Methodist Church Inc | Clearwater, FL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Childrens Home Society of Florida Foundation Inc | Orlando, FL | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Clearwater Historical Society Inc | Clearwater, FL | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals T | Largo, FL | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,931,000 | 29 |
| 2024 | $970,069 | 20 |
| 2023 | $2,827,431 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621299349100202
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-3471315
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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