B Street Foundation
Preselected recipients only
B Street Foundation is a private foundation in Providence, Rhode Island. In tax year 2025 it gave $257,000 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$257,000
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$5.8 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was down from $266,000 the year before.
15% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $210,250 | 27 | $4.8 million |
| 2024 | $266,000 | 25 | $5.0 million |
| 2025 | $257,000 | 27 | $5.8 million |
How to apply
B Street Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What B Street Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Wyoming.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 11 | $120,000 |
| Rhode Island | 8 | $66,000 |
| Maine | 4 | $50,000 |
| New York | 2 | $15,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Frenchman Bay Conservancy | Conservation | $25,000 |
| Hole Food Rescue | Conservation | $20,000 |
| ONE22 Resource Center | Community welfare assistance | $20,000 |
| Ri Zoological Society | Wildlife conservation | $20,000 |
| Honoring Our Veterans | Charitable health for veterans | $15,000 |
| Open Door Health | Community health | $15,000 |
| Bowdoin College | Education | $10,000 |
| Crossroads Rhode Island | Housing | $10,000 |
| Grand Teton National Park Foundation | Preservation | $10,000 |
| Jackson Hole Therapeutic Riding | Charitable health | $10,000 |
| Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation | Charitable health | $10,000 |
| Paws of Jackson Hole | Charitable health | $10,000 |
| RZH Foundation | Education | $10,000 |
| Sorrento Public Library | Education | $10,000 |
| Teton County Library Foundation | Education | $10,000 |
| Brown University | Education | $5,000 |
| Colgate University | Education | $5,000 |
| Off Square Theatre Company | Arts & culture | $5,000 |
| Portsmouth Abby School | Education | $5,000 |
| Ri Foundation - Barbi Gracie Fund | Education | $5,000 |
| Sorrento Scholarship Fund | Education | $5,000 |
| St John's Health Foundation | Education | $5,000 |
| Teton Free Clinic | Charitable health | $5,000 |
| Weathervane Theatre | Arts & culture | $5,000 |
| Wheeler School | Education | $5,000 |
| Phillips Academy Andover | Education | $1,000 |
| Women's Fund Ri | Women's welfare assistance | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephanie D Chafee
- Murray S Danforth III
- Louisa D Chafee
Questions people ask
Does B Street Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does B Street Foundation give?
$257,000 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs B Street Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Stephanie D Chafee (President & Director), Murray S Danforth III (Treasurer & Director) and Louisa D Chafee (Director).
What does B Street Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and health.