Funding search · EIN 876657554 · Newport, RI
Joan V Winiarski & Teresa W Merrill
A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.
- 92
- grants reported
- $197,445
- total given
- 2022–2024
- filing years
- $500
- median grant
Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.
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- Haitian Health Foundation3 grants · $43,000
- Dr Martin Luther King Jr Community Center3 grants · $41,000
- Wcsu Career Success Center2 grants · $20,000
- Newport Hospital Foundation2 grants · $18,750
- Boys Clubs & Girls Clubs of Newport County2 grants · $11,700
- St Augustin'S Church1 grant · $7,175
- Butler Hospital Foundation1 grant · $5,000
- Boys Clubs and Girls Clubs of Newport County1 grant · $5,000
- St Augustin Church2 grants · $3,600
- Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth3 grants · $3,050
Giving over time
Grant history
All 92 reported grants, largest first.
- $16,500
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Community Center · Newport, RI · 2024
Support for community food program which provides food assistance and nutritional education.
- $15,850
Haitian Health Foundation · Norwich, CT · 2022
Support for the wellbeing of children, women, and families to promote good health
- $14,650
Haitian Health Foundation · Norwich, CT · 2023
Support for the wellbeing of children, women, and families to promote good health
- $13,000
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Community Center · Newport, RI · 2022
Support for community food program which provides food assistance and nutritional education.
- $12,500
Haitian Health Foundation · Norwich, CT · 2024
Support for the wellbeing of children, women, and families to promote good health
- $11,500
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Community Center · Newport, RI · 2023
Support for community food program which provides food assistance and nutritional education.
- $10,250
Newport Hospital Foundation · Newport, RI · 2023
Support for the development of the hospital and patient care.
- $10,000
Wcsu Career Success Center · Danbury, CT · 2024
Support for education and post-education preparation.
- $10,000
Wcsu Career Success Center · Danbury, CT · 2023
Support for education and post-education preparation.
- $8,500
Newport Hospital Foundation · Newport, RI · 2024
Support for the development of the hospital and patient care.
- $7,175
St Augustin'S Church · Newport, RI · 2024
Support for the church.
- $6,600
Boys Clubs & Girls Clubs of Newport County · Newport, RI · 2023
Support for various programs for youth in need.
- $5,100
Boys Clubs & Girls Clubs of Newport County · Newport, RI · 2024
Support for various programs for youth in need.
- $5,000
Butler Hospital Foundation · Providence, RI · 2024
Support for people with behavioral health issues.
- $5,000
Boys Clubs and Girls Clubs of Newport County · Newport, RI · 2022
Support for various programs for youth in need.
- $2,850
St Augustin Church · Newport, RI · 2023
Support for the church.
- $2,750
Trustees of Tuft College · Boston, MA · 2024
Support for education.
- $2,000
Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England · Warwick, RI · 2024
Support for programs to benefit girls.
- $1,700
St Mary'S Church · Newport, RI · 2022
Support for the church.
- $1,500
Potter League for Animals · Middletown, RI · 2024
Support for the promotion of the humane treatment of animals.
- $1,500
The Williams School · New London, CT · 2023
Support for various educational programs.
- $1,300
Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth · Des Plaines, IL · 2024
Support for the church
- $1,250
Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth · Des Plaines, IL · 2023
Support for the church
- $1,000
Legacy Theatre · Branford, CT · 2024
Support for the theater.
- $1,000
Ri Zoological Society · Providence, RI · 2024
Support for animal care and conservation initiatives.
- $1,000
St George'S School · Middletown, RI · 2024
Support for education.
- $1,000
Three Angels Fund · Middletown, RI · 2024
Support for individuals with cancer and their families.
- $1,000
Child and Family Services of Newport County · Middletown, RI · 2023
Support for aid to vulnerable children, families, and seniors across rhode island
- $1,000
Enders Island · Mystic, CT · 2023
Support for the catholic community.
- $1,000
St George'S School · Middletown, RI · 2023
Support for education.
- $1,000
St Stanislaus Scholarship Fund · Fall River, MA · 2023
Support for education.
- $1,000
Child and Family Services of Newport County · Middletown, RI · 2022
Support for aid to vulnerable children, families, and seniors across rhode island
- $1,000
Lucy'S Hearth · Middletown, RI · 2022
Support for shelter for homeless women with children.
- $1,000
Newport Hospital · Newport, RI · 2022
Support for the development of the hospital and patient care.
- $800
Newport County Ymca · Middletown, RI · 2023
Support for the improvement of quality of life in the community.
- $750
St Augustin Church · Newport, RI · 2022
Support for the church.
- $700
Newport County Ymca · Middletown, RI · 2024
Support for the improvement of quality of life in the community.
- $700
Newportfilm · Newport, RI · 2024
Support for the presentation of educational films and documentaries.
- $650
Edward King House Senior Center · Newport, RI · 2023
Support for the senior poulation of newport county.
- $500
Community Cookery · Newport, RI · 2024
Support for educational opportunities for adult learners.
- $500
Green Chimneys · Brewster, NY · 2024
Support for residential, educational, clinical and recreational services for young people.
- $500
Hope & Main · Warren, RI · 2024
Support for food business entrepeneurs.
- $500
International Festivals & Events Association · Boise, ID · 2024
Support for festival and event professionals.
- $500
Lightbridge Hospice Community Foundation · San Diego, CA · 2024
Support for seriously ill patients and their families.
- $500
St Philip & St James Parish · St James, NY · 2024
Support for the church.
- $500
The Williams School · New London, CT · 2024
Support for various educational programs.
- $500
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center · Boston, MA · 2023
Support for medical education and research.
- $500
City Harvest · Brooklyn, NY · 2023
Support for aid for new yorkers experiencing hunger.
- $500
East Lyme Regional Theater · Niantic, CT · 2023
Support for the arts.
- $500
Lightbridge Hospice Community Foundation · San Diego, CA · 2023
Support for seriously ill patients and their families.
- $500
Norwich Arts Center · Norwich, CT · 2023
Support for the arts.
- $500
St Mary'S Church · Newport, RI · 2023
Support for the church.
- $500
Yellow Tulip Project · Portland, ME · 2023
Support for individuals with mental illness.
- $500
National Sailing Hall of Fame & Museum · Newport, RI · 2022
Support for education about the history and heritage of the sport of sailing
- $500
Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth · Des Plaines, IL · 2022
Support for the church
- $500
The Nelson Family · Portsmouth, RI · 2022
Support for medical needs.
- $450
St Barnabas Church · Portsmouth, RI · 2024
Support for the church.
- $420
St Barnabas Curch · Portsmouth, RI · 2023
Support for the church.
- $350
Florida Recreation & Park Association · Tallahassee, FL · 2024
Hurricane ian relief.
- $250
Addison County Home Health & Hospice · New Haven, VT · 2024
Support for home healthcare services.
- $250
Better Bay Alliance · Newport, RI · 2024
Support for protection and safety education for rhode island waters.
- $250
Cluny Sisters · Newport, RI · 2024
Support for missionary work.
- $250
Fabnewport · Newport, RI · 2024
Support for organization providing educational programs to children.
- $250
Looking Upwards · Portsmouth, RI · 2024
Support for adults with disabilities and the families of children and youth with diverse needs.
- $250
Sarah Lawrence College · Bronxville, NY · 2024
Support for education.
- $250
Women Transforming Women Scholarship · Kingston, RI · 2024
Support for the personal and professional growth of women.
- $250
Catholic Charity Appeal · Providence, RI · 2023
Support for social, educational, and spiritual church programs.
- $250
Fierce for Shannon Foundation · Harrisville, RI · 2023
Support for high school scholarships and grants.
- $250
Kiwanis Club of Newport · Newport, RI · 2023
Support for programs to address the unmet needs of young children and the community
- $250
Newport Tartan Club · Newport, RI · 2023
Support for celtic culture and heritage.
- $250
St Mary of the Bay Food Pantry · Warren, RI · 2023
Support for the food pantry.
- $250
Stew Leonard Iii Water Safety Foundation · Norwalk, CT · 2023
Support for water safety programs.
- $250
Visiting Nurse Home & Hospice · Portsmouth, RI · 2023
Support for patient care
- $250
Fabnewport · Newport, RI · 2022
Support for organization providing educational programs to children.
- $250
Florida Recreation & Park Association Foundation · Tallahassee, FL · 2022
Hurricane ian relief.
- $250
Rhode Island Community Food Bank Association · Providence, RI · 2022
Support for enhancing quality of life through solutions for the problem of hunger
- $250
Rise Above Paralysis · Woburn, MA · 2022
Support for those affected by spinal cord injury
- $250
Seaman'S Church Institute of Newport · Newport, RI · 2022
Support for the protection and preservation of maritime culture through education and hospitality
- $250
The Williams School · New London, CT · 2022
Support for various educational programs.
- $200
Kiwanis Club of Newport · Newport, RI · 2024
Support for programs to address the unmet needs of young children and the community
- $200
Anne Meehan · Fort Myers Beach, FL · 2022
Hurricane ian relief.
- $150
Kiwanis Club of Newport · Newport, RI · 2022
Support for programs to address the unmet needs of young children and the community
- $150
Make a Difference Foundation · Providence, RI · 2022
Support for families facing unexpected financial hardship
- $150
Robert Potter League for Animals · Middletown, RI · 2022
Support for the promotion of the humane treatment of animals
- $150
St Philip & James Parish · St James, NY · 2022
Support for the church.
- $100
Green Oceans · Little Compton, RI · 2024
Support for protection of oceans and ocean life.
- $100
Our Lady of Mercy Chapel · Newport, RI · 2024
Support for the church.
- $100
Make a Difference Foundation · Providence, RI · 2023
Support for families facing unexpected financial hardship
- $100
Riscpa · Warwick, RI · 2023
Support for th prevention of cruelty to animals.
- $100
Roman Catholic Diocese of Norwich · Norwich, CT · 2023
Support for the catholic community.
- $100
South Shore Walk To End Alzheimer'S · Plymouth, MA · 2023
Support for alzheimer's research.
- $50
St Mary'S Church · Newport, RI · 2024
Support for the church.
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