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W Clement & Jessie V Stone Foundation

Chicago, Illinois  ·  EIN 362498125  ·  Private foundation

Based in Chicago, Illinois, W Clement & Jessie V Stone Foundation has awarded $20.2M across 402 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to The Education Trust. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$4.7M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$120.5M
Total assets
402
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What W Clement & Jessie V Stone Foundation funds

W Clement & Jessie V Stone Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, early childhood education, education, environment & conservation, health care, and related causes.

Civil Rights & Social JusticeEarly Childhood EducationEducationEnvironment & ConservationHealth CareHigher EducationK-12 EducationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, families, youth pop.

childrenfamiliesyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for W Clement & Jessie V Stone Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The Education Trust
Addressing Inequities in Massachusetts' School System
Washington, DC$225K2024
Communities United
Advancing Safe, inclusive, and Supportive Learning Environments in Chicago Public Schools
Chicago, IL$195K2024
The Education Trust
Addressing Inequities in Massachusetts' School System
Washington, DC$180K2023
Communities United
Advancing Safe, inclusive, and Supportive Learning Environments in in Chicago Public Schools
Chicago, IL$170K2023
University of Illinois at Chicago
Coaching & Data Systems Support
Chicago, IL$160K2023
Erikson Institute
Erikson Institute's Early Teaching and Learning Academy and Policy and Leadership Department
Chicago, IL$160K2020
National Equity Project
General Operating Support
Oakland, CA$150K2020
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Advancing Early Childhood Higher Education Quality
Washington, DC$150K2022
National Equity Project
General Operating Support
Oakland, CA$150K2022
The Education Trust
Addressing Inequities in Massachusetts' School System
Washington, DC$150K2022
Communities United
Advancing Safe, inclusive, and Supportive Learning Environments in in Chicago Public Schools
Chicago, IL$150K2022
National Equity Project
General Operating Support
Oakland, CA$150K2023
University of Illinois at Chicago
Coaching & Data Systems Support
Chicago, IL$140K2024
Third Sector New England
General Operating Support
Boston, MA$140K2024
University of Illinois at Chicago
Coaching & Data Systems Support
Chicago, IL$140K2022

W Clement & Jessie V Stone Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$4.7M
2022$5.2M
2023$5.2M
2024$5.2M

How to apply for funding from W Clement & Jessie V Stone Foundation

W Clement & Jessie V Stone 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. You can review the foundation directly at wcstonefnd.org.

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Frequently asked questions about W Clement & Jessie V Stone Foundation

Does W Clement & Jessie V Stone Foundation accept grant applications?
W Clement & Jessie V Stone 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 W Clement & Jessie V Stone Foundation fund?
W Clement & Jessie V Stone Foundation's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Recent recipients include The Education Trust, Communities United, The Education Trust. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does W Clement & Jessie V Stone Foundation give in grants?
W Clement & Jessie V Stone Foundation reported $4.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $20.2M over 402 grants.
Where is W Clement & Jessie V Stone Foundation located?
W Clement & Jessie V Stone Foundation is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 362498125.
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About this profile. This page is built from W Clement & Jessie V Stone 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 W Clement & Jessie V Stone Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.