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Limestone Foundation

Boston, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 477017224  ·  Private foundation

Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Limestone Foundation has awarded $11.4M across 139 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$3.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$41.5M
Total assets
139
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Limestone Foundation funds

Limestone Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement, economic development, education, higher education.

Community ImprovementEconomic DevelopmentEducationHigher Education

Populations it has supported include children, rural communities.

childrenrural communities

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Limestone Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Washington, DC$541K2020
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
GREENSTEIN FUND FOR A JUST FUTURE
Washington, DC$505K2024
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Washington, DC$460K2023
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Washington, DC$410K2022
Mountain Association for Community Economic Development
KENTUCKY CENTER FOR ECONOMIC POLICY
Berea, KY$380K2020
Mountain Association for Community Economic Development (kcep)
KENTUCKY CENTER FOR ECONOMIC POLICY
Berea, KY$355K2022
Wisconsin Voices Inc
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Milwaukee, WI$325K2020
New Mexico Voices for Children
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Albuquerque, NM$300K2023
New Mexico Voices for Children
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Albuquerque, NM$300K2024
Kentucky Center for Economic Policy Inc
GENERAL OPERATIONS
Berea, KY$275K2024
Mountain Association for Community Economic Development (kcep)
KENTUCKY CENTER FOR ECONOMIC POLICY
Berea, KY$275K2023
Tides Center
FLORIDA RIGHTS RESTORATION COALITION EDUCATION FUND
San Francisco, CA$225K2020
Progress Michigan Educationwe the People
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Lansing, MI$225K2020
Neo Philanthropy Inc
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
New York, NY$220K2023
Kansas Action for Children Inc
GENERAL OPERATIONS
Topeka, KS$200K2020

Limestone Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$3.6M
2022$2.1M
2023$3.3M
2024$2.5M

How to apply for funding from Limestone Foundation

Limestone Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Limestone Foundation

Does Limestone Foundation accept grant applications?
Limestone Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Limestone Foundation fund?
Limestone Foundation's grants focus on community improvement. Recent recipients include Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Limestone Foundation give in grants?
Limestone Foundation reported $3.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $11.4M over 139 grants.
Where is Limestone Foundation located?
Limestone Foundation is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 477017224.
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About this profile. This page is built from Limestone Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Limestone Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.