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 20222024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

churcheducationchildrenfamiliescommunityeducationalcarefood

Full IRS filings ↗How this is builtReport an error

Funding pattern

What this funder pays for, at what size, and how to position adjacent work. Read from their filings, with every number checked against the record.

Sign in to analyze this funder’s giving pattern. Free in early access.

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

  • 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

$43,100
2022
$70,120
2023
$84,225
2024

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.

Grants already paid are the record; PaperOrbit reads your paper and finds the funders whose record matches it — then explains why.

Search funders like this one

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV, as filed by the foundation. These are grants already paid — a record of what this funder backs, not an open call.