Private foundation · EIN 06-1527223
The Bluestone Foundation
West Hartford, CT
The Bluestone Foundation is a private foundation based in West Hartford, CT. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $278K in grants and contributions paid across 76 grants, with $6.4M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Klcc Public Radio Foundation, Whyy Inc and Horizons at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy.
How to request funding
Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.
As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.
Largest grants, tax year 2025
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klcc Public Radio Foundation | Eugene, OR | Current Use for Charitable Purposes | $20,000 |
| Whyy Inc | Philadelphia, PA | Current Use for Charitable Purposes | $11,000 |
| Horizons at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy | Philadelphia, PA | Current Use for Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Nature Conservancy (block Island Conservancy) | Block Island, RI | Current Use for Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Food for Lane County | Eugene, OR | Current Use for Charitable Purposes | $9,000 |
| Philabundance | Philadelphia, PA | Current Use for Charitable Purposes | $8,000 |
| Rhode Island Natural History Survey (rinhs) | Kingston, RI | Current Use for Charitable Purposes | $8,000 |
| Fish of Roseberg (friends in Service to Humanity) | Roseburg, OR | Current Use for Charitable Purposes | $7,500 |
| Applegate House Heritage Arts and Education Inc | Yoncalla, OR | Current Use for Charitable Purposes | $6,000 |
| Aclu Foundation (american Civil Liberties Union Foundation) | Philadelphia, PA | Current Use for Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Block Island Health Services Inc | Block Island, RI | Current Use for Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Chestnut Hill Historic Society (chestnut Hill Conservancy) | Philadelphia, PA | Current Use for Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Covenant House | New York, NY | Current Use for Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated | New York, NY | Current Use for Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Current Use for Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Project Home | Philadelphia, PA | Current Use for Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Biodiversity Research Institute | Gorham, ME | Current Use for Charitable Purposes | $4,500 |
| Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Current Use for Charitable Purposes | $4,500 |
| Ucan | Roseburg, OR | Current Use for Charitable Purposes | $4,500 |
| Block Island Conservancy | Block Island, RI | Current Use for Charitable Purposes | $4,000 |
| Block Island Free Library | Block Island, RI | Current Use for Charitable Purposes | $4,000 |
| Douglas County Children's Center Inc | Roseburg, OR | Current Use for Charitable Purposes | $4,000 |
| Mercy Life Center Corporation | Pittsburgh, PA | Current Use for Charitable Purposes | $4,000 |
| Springside Chestnut Hill Academy | Philadelphia, PA | Current Use for Charitable Purposes | $4,000 |
| Umpqua Valley Arts Association (uvaa) | Roseburg, OR | Current Use for Charitable Purposes | $4,000 |
The 25 largest of 76 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- Oregon$105K · 28 grants
- Pennsylvania$92.5K · 22 grants
- Rhode Island$37K · 8 grants
- New York$17.5K · 7 grants
- Connecticut$6K · 2 grants
- Maine$4.5K · 1 grant
- Washington$3K · 1 grant
- California$3K · 1 grant
- Massachusetts$2.5K · 1 grant
- District of Columbia$2.5K · 1 grant
- New Jersey$2K · 2 grants
- Colorado$1K · 1 grant
Quick answers
Does The Bluestone Foundation accept grant applications?
According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, The Bluestone Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
How much does The Bluestone Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2025, it reported $277,500 in grants and contributions paid (76 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has The Bluestone Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Klcc Public Radio Foundation (OR), $20K, Whyy Inc (PA), $11K, Horizons at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy (PA), $10K, Nature Conservancy (block Island Conservancy) (RI), $10K and Food for Lane County (OR), $9K.