The Ruth & J O Stone Foundation concentrates its funding on sustaining community health care providers and supporting regional arts institutions, often through capital gifts and endowments. Grants are targeted and large, aimed at facility acquisition, endowment-building, and named funds or scholarship support, with occasional gifts to housing and youth/community service organizations. The foundation appears to prefer a small slate of high-impact, place-based investments rather than broad, one-off giving.
A defining pattern in The Ruth & J O Stone Foundation’s recent giving is its repeated, multi-year support for health clinics and arts institutions through capital and endowment gifts. Clearwater Free Clinic Inc received a $1,350,000 acquisition fund grant in 2024, while Community Dental Clinic Inc received four separate awards across 2023, 2024, and 2025, including endowment and acquisition funding. That mix points to a funder that backs facilities, long-term capacity, and named funds rather than short-term program bursts. The same approach appears in its support for the arts. The Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia received a $300,000 sculpture fund grant in 2023, and Dunedin Fine Arts Cultural Center Inc received endowment, unrestricted, and charitable-event support in later years. Beyond those anchor institutions, the foundation also makes targeted grants to housing, community service, and youth-serving organizations, usually at meaningful sizes. Overall, the pattern is place-based and selective, with repeated investments in a small set of recipients rather than a broad distribution across many organizations.
Health care is a central theme in the foundation’s recent grantmaking. Clearwater Free Clinic Inc received a $1,350,000 acquisition fund grant in 2024 and another $150,000 acquisition grant in 2023, showing support for clinic facilities and capacity. Community Dental Clinic Inc also received repeated endowment and acquisition funding, including $697,431 in 2024 and $500,000 in 2023. Arts funding is another clear thread. The Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia received $300,000 in 2023 for the Susan Runyan Maier Sculpture Garden, and Dunedin Fine Arts Cultural Center Inc received $100,000 for a scholarship endowment fund in 2024. The foundation also used $50,000 charitable-event grants for Florida Orchestra Inc in both 2024 and 2025. Its community-service grants include $150,000 in general and unrestricted support to Hope Villages of America Inc in 2025 and $100,000 to Young Mens Christian Association of the Suncoast I for its Float Program in 2024.
Typical grant sizes cluster around a $10,000 p25, $20,000 median, and $26,250 p75, but the recent list also includes several much larger capital and endowment awards. The foundation appears to favor repeat relationships: Community Dental Clinic Inc, Clearwater Free Clinic Inc, Dunedin Fine Arts Cultural Center Inc, and Florida Orchestra Inc each appear in multiple years. The pattern is consistent with targeted institutional support rather than a broad open application pipeline. The foundation funds individuals and uses grants, not program-related investments.
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$41.1M
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$5.4M
Most grants fall between $10K and $26K, with a median of $20K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$20K
75th Percentile
$26K
About 0% of grants go to recipients in FL.
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Concentrated, high-dollar grants to a small number of organizations; repeat multi-grant support for select grantees (notably the Community Dental Clinic and Clearwater Free Clinic); emphasis on capital/ acquisition grants and endowments rather than many small operating grants.
Notable grantees: COMMUNITY DENTAL CLINIC INC, CLEARWATER FREE CLINIC INC, CLAY CENTER FOR THE ARTS & SCIENCES OF WEST VIRGINIA, HOPE VILLAGES OF AMERICA INC
Grant recipients are entirely in the United States, and the foundation’s activity is concentrated in Florida. Clearwater, FL appears most often, with additional grants in Dunedin, St Petersburg, Tampa, and other Florida cities. Outside Florida, recent awards reached Charleston, WV and Athens, GA. The giving footprint is regional rather than national, with Florida functioning as the primary recipient geography.
Recent grants center on community health clinics and arts institutions. Clearwater Free Clinic Inc and Community Dental Clinic Inc received large acquisition and endowment gifts, while the Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia and Dunedin Fine Arts Cultural Center Inc received support tied to sculpture, scholarship endowment, and general operations.
The typical recent grant size is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $20,000 at the median, and $26,250 at the 75th percentile. The grant list also includes much larger institutional awards, including seven-figure and six-figure gifts for clinic acquisition and endowment work.
Yes. Several recipients appear across multiple years, including Community Dental Clinic Inc, Clearwater Free Clinic Inc, Dunedin Fine Arts Cultural Center Inc, and Florida Orchestra Inc. That pattern suggests ongoing relationships rather than one-time awards only.
Florida is the top recipient state by grant count, with Clearwater, Dunedin, St Petersburg, Tampa, and other Florida locations appearing repeatedly. Recent grants also went to recipients in Charleston, WV and Athens, GA, but the overall footprint is concentrated in Florida.
Yes. The foundation funds individuals, and the recent grant list includes aid used for toiletries, personal supplies, disaster or hardship support, and student-related assistance through organizations serving those beneficiaries.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLEARWATER FREE CLINIC INC | CLEARWATER, FL | $2,000,000 | 2026 | To Fund improvements to the Wellness Center |
| MORTON PLANT MEASE HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION INC | CLEARWATER, FL | $2,000,000 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| TOWN OF BELLEAIR | BELLEAIR, FL | $206,000 | 2026 | Claw Truck Purchase |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF TAMPA BAY INC | TAMPA, FL | $100,000 | 2026 | Love IV Lawrence Foundation |
| THE SALVATION ARMY | CLEARWATER, FL | $100,000 | 2026 | Red Kettle Campaign |
| FLORIDA WILDLIFE CORRIDOR FOUNDATION INC | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $50,000 | 2026 | Underwrite the 2025 exhibitions for the Wild Space Gallery located in the Foundation's headquarters |
| HOPE VILLAGES OF AMERICA INC | CLEARWATER, FL | $50,000 | 2026 | For the Purchase of a Refrigerated Truck |
| FLORIDA ORCHESTRA INC | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $50,000 | 2026 | Season Sponsor of Pre-Concert Conversations |
| CLAY CENTER FOR THE ARTS & SCIENCES OF WEST VIRGIN | CHARLESTON, WV | $25,000 | 2026 | Charitable Event |
| THE SALVATION ARMY | CLEARWATER, FL | $25,000 | 2026 | Red Kettle Campaign |
| RUTH ECKERD HALL INC | CLEARWATER, FL | $25,000 | 2026 | Charitable Event |
| FLORIDA ORCHESTRA INC | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $25,000 | 2026 | Guest Artist for TFO Gala |
| SPECIAL OPERATIONS WARRIOR FOUNDATION | TAMPA, FL | $25,000 | 2026 | Charitable Event |
| CLAY CENTER FOR THE ARTS & SCIENCES OF WEST VIRGIN | CHARLESTON, WV | $25,000 | 2026 | Charitable Event |
| THE ARC TAMPA BAY FOUNDATION INC | CLEARWATER, FL | $20,000 | 2026 | Charitable Event |
| CLEARWATER FREE CLINIC INC | CLEARWATER, FL | $20,000 | 2026 | Charitable Event |
| THE ARC TAMPA BAY FOUNDATION INC | CLEARWATER, FL | $20,000 | 2026 | Charitable Event |
| CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION INC | CLEARWATER, FL | $20,000 | 2026 | Charitable Event |
| DUNEDIN FINE ARTS CULTURAL CENTER INC | DUNEDIN, FL | $20,000 | 2026 | Charitable Event |
| COMMUNITY DENTAL CLINIC INC | CLEARWATER, FL | $20,000 | 2026 | Capital Campaign for the Ruth And J O Stone Dental Care & Education Center |
| SPECIAL OPERATIONS WARRIOR FOUNDATION | TAMPA, FL | $20,000 | 2026 | Charitable Event |
| ALZHEIMERS DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS ASSOCIATI | CLEARWATER, FL | $20,000 | 2026 | Charitable Event |
| COMMUNITY DENTAL CLINIC INC | CLEARWATER, FL | $15,000 | 2026 | Charitable Event |
| CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION INC | CLEARWATER, FL | $15,000 | 2026 | ShowerUp: Mobile Showers for the homeless and anyone in need |
| CHARITY WORKS INC | CLEARWATER, FL | $10,000 | 2026 | Charitable Event |
| MT ZION UNITED METHODIST CHURCH INC | CLEARWATER, FL | $10,000 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| CHILDRENS HOME SOCIETY OF FLORIDA FOUNDATION INC | ORLANDO, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS T | LARGO, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| CLEARWATER HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC | CLEARWATER, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | Charitable Event |
| COMMUNITY DENTAL CLINIC INC | CLEARWATER, FL | $468,569 | 2025 | Endowment fund |
| HOPE VILLAGES OF AMERICA INC | CLEARWATER, FL | $150,000 | 2025 | General & Unrestricted |
| FLORIDA ORCHESTRA INC | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $50,000 | 2025 | Charitable Event |
| THE SALVATION ARMY | CLEARWATER, FL | $50,000 | 2025 | General & Unrestricted |
| FLORIDA WILDLIFE CORRIDOR FOUNDATION INC | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $35,000 | 2025 | Charitable Event |
| DUNEDIN FINE ARTS CULTURAL CENTER INC | DUNEDIN, FL | $25,000 | 2025 | Charitable Event |
| ALZHEIMERS DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS ASSOCIATI | CLEARWATER, FL | $25,000 | 2025 | Charitable Event |
| THE SALVATION ARMY | CLEARWATER, FL | $25,000 | 2025 | Charitable Event |
| SPECIAL OPERATIONS WARRIOR FOUNDATION | TAMPA, FL | $20,000 | 2025 | Charitable Event |
| THE ARC TAMPA BAY FOUNDATION INC | CLEARWATER, FL | $20,000 | 2025 | Charitable Event |
| CHARITY WORKS INC | CLEARWATER, FL | $20,000 | 2025 | Disaster Relief fund |
| SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS T | LARGO, FL | $15,000 | 2025 | Charitable Event |
| CLEARWATER MARINE AQUARIUM INC | CLEARWATER, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | Charitable Event |
| COMMUNITY DENTAL CLINIC INC | CLEARWATER, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | Charitable Event |
| CHARITY WORKS INC | CLEARWATER, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | Charitable Event |
| MORTON PLANT MEASE HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION INC | CLEARWATER, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | Charitable Event |
| CLEARWATER HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC | CLEARWATER, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | Charitable Event |
| C Sweeney | Largo, FL | $6,500 | 2025 | Hardship Assistance Grant |
| FIRST PRIORITY OF TAMPA BAY | TAMPA, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | for students attending public schools located in Pinellas County, Florida |
| CHARITY WORKS INC | CLEARWATER, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | Charitable Event |
| CLEARWATER FREE CLINIC INC | CLEARWATER, FL | $1,350,000 | 2024 | Acquisition fund |
TOWN OF BELLEAIR
$206,000Claw Truck Purchase
THE SALVATION ARMY
$100,000Red Kettle Campaign
Underwrite the 2025 exhibitions for the Wild Space Gallery located in the Foundation's headquarters
THE SALVATION ARMY
$25,000Red Kettle Campaign
SPECIAL OPERATIONS WARRIOR FOUNDATION
$25,000Charitable Event
CLAY CENTER FOR THE ARTS & SCIENCES OF WEST VIRGIN
$25,000Charitable Event
THE ARC TAMPA BAY FOUNDATION INC
$20,000Charitable Event
THE ARC TAMPA BAY FOUNDATION INC
$20,000Charitable Event
CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION INC
$20,000Charitable Event
DUNEDIN FINE ARTS CULTURAL CENTER INC
$20,000Charitable Event
Capital Campaign for the Ruth And J O Stone Dental Care & Education Center
SPECIAL OPERATIONS WARRIOR FOUNDATION
$20,000Charitable Event
ALZHEIMERS DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS ASSOCIATI
$20,000Charitable Event
CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION INC
$15,000ShowerUp: Mobile Showers for the homeless and anyone in need
CHARITY WORKS INC
$10,000Charitable Event
MT ZION UNITED METHODIST CHURCH INC
$10,000General & Unrestricted
SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS T
$5,000General & Unrestricted
CLEARWATER HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
$5,000Charitable Event
THE SALVATION ARMY
$50,000General & Unrestricted
DUNEDIN FINE ARTS CULTURAL CENTER INC
$25,000Charitable Event
ALZHEIMERS DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS ASSOCIATI
$25,000Charitable Event
THE SALVATION ARMY
$25,000Charitable Event
SPECIAL OPERATIONS WARRIOR FOUNDATION
$20,000Charitable Event
THE ARC TAMPA BAY FOUNDATION INC
$20,000Charitable Event
CHARITY WORKS INC
$20,000Disaster Relief fund
SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS T
$15,000Charitable Event
CLEARWATER MARINE AQUARIUM INC
$10,000Charitable Event
CHARITY WORKS INC
$10,000Charitable Event
CLEARWATER HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
$10,000Charitable Event
C Sweeney
$6,500Hardship Assistance Grant
FIRST PRIORITY OF TAMPA BAY
$5,000for students attending public schools located in Pinellas County, Florida
CHARITY WORKS INC
$5,000Charitable Event