The Champlin Foundation
Accepts applications
The Champlin Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $18.1 million in 213 grants; the typical grant was $49,750 and the largest $700,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$18.1 million
- Number of grants213
- Typical grant$49,750
- Largest grant$700,000
- Assets$457 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2024 was down from $18.4 million the year before.
64% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $18.4 million | 191 | $422 million |
| 2024 | $18.1 million | 213 | $457 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Nina Stack 200 Chapel View Blvd, Cranston, RI 02920 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (401) 944-9200 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | https://champlinfoundation.org/what-we-fund/ |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Champlin Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 208 | $17.8 million |
| Connecticut | 2 | $236,450 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $66,890 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Newport Hospital | Adolescent behavioral health unit | $700,000 |
| The University of Rhode Island Foundation & Alumni Engagement | Equipment and technology for oceanography, molecular biology, and nursing departments | $500,000 |
| Block Island Medical Center | Medical center expansion | $400,000 |
| Butler Hospital | Arboretum roof repair | $400,000 |
| Rhode Island College Foundation | Equipment and furniture for the cyber command center | $400,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Providence | Elevator modernization at the mt. Hope branch | $400,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England | Camp rocky farm lodge renovations | $400,000 |
| Ocean State Libraries | Cybersecurity upgrades, people counters, touch screen monitors, and wifi project | $386,660 |
| Community College of Rhode Island Foundation | Patient care simulation bays | $350,000 |
| Save the Bay | Aquarium buildout | $348,600 |
| Kent Hospital | Equipment purchase for cardiovascular medical center | $300,000 |
| Community Musicworks | Construction of community musicworks center | $300,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern Rhode Island | Renovations of the new woonsocket clubhouse | $250,000 |
| Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School | Carter center electrical service and life safety upgrades | $250,000 |
| YMCA of Pawtucket | Kitchen renovation at the westwood YMCA | $250,000 |
| Audubon Society of Rhode Island | Hvac system replacement at bristol nature center | $250,000 |
| Clinica Esperanza | Building expansion and technology upgrades | $222,879 |
| Rhode Island Community Food Bank | Kitchen equipment | $207,820 |
| Brown University | Support for the champlin scholars program | $206,545 |
| Community Care Alliance | Roof replacements | $205,950 |
| Codac Behavioral Healthcare | Mobile medical exam room | $204,900 |
| Newport Mental Health | Hvac, fire protection, and electrical systems | $200,000 |
| Newport County YMCA | Stormwater system and south side parking lot improvements | $200,000 |
| Rhode Island Blood Center | Freezer mechanical blast retrofit | $200,000 |
| Thrive Behavioral Health | Hvac system | $200,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Southern New England | Health center roof replacement and ultrasound machine purchase | $195,827 |
| East Providence Public Library | Weaver library interior improvements | $185,000 |
| Pawtucket Public Library | Repointing the center portion of the sayles building | $180,000 |
| Cape Verdean American Community Development | Windows and doors | $175,000 |
| The Providence Athenaeum | Fire suppression system | $175,000 |
| Tides Family Services | Renovation projects at 790 broad street | $172,500 |
| Family Service of Rhode Island | Masonry work at 9 pleasant street | $164,850 |
| Westerly Hospital Foundation | Magnetic resonance imaging patient monitoring and infusion systems | $156,871 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Warwick | Technology upgrades | $154,047 |
| The Providence Center | Renovate flooring at 530 north main street | $150,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence | Renovation and expansion of the wanskuck clubhouse | $150,000 |
| American Red Cross of Rhode Island | Emergency response vehicle purchase | $150,000 |
| Lucy's Hearth | Safety and bathroom upgrades | $141,140 |
| Cranston Public Library | Boiler replacement at the william hall library | $140,995 |
| Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island | Ada bathroom conversions | $140,000 |
Officers and trustees
- PNC Bank NA
- Dione D Kenyon
- Honorable Edward C Clifton
- Jose R Polanco
- Edward B Wetherill
- Paola Fernandez
- Rev Rebecca L Spencer
- William F Hatfield
- Susan F Lusi
- John Muggeridge
- Sandra G Parrillo
- Marie Ghazal
- Carol Grant
- Nina Stack
Questions people ask
Does The Champlin Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: https://champlinfoundation.org/what-we-fund/.
How much does The Champlin Foundation give?
$18.1 million in tax year 2024, across 213 grants, with a typical grant of $49,750.
Who runs The Champlin Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists PNC Bank NA (Corporate Trustee), Dione D Kenyon (Chair), Honorable Edward C Clifton (Vice Chair) and Jose R Polanco (Secretary) among 14 officers and trustees.
What does The Champlin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.