Bafflin Foundation
Accepts applications
Bafflin Foundation is a private foundation in Providence, Rhode Island. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 28 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.1 million
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$22.9 million
- New grantees89%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.1 million the year before.
89% 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 | $1.1 million | 28 | $20.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 28 | $22.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Paul A Silver Esq Secretary 100 Westminster St Ste 1500, Providence, RI 02903 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (401) 274-2000, psilver@hinckleyallen.com |
| What to submit | No special form. |
| Restrictions | Current primary charitable fields include art museums and the preservation of land and wildlife. |
What Bafflin Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 11 | $490,000 |
| Rhode Island | 6 | $244,347 |
| Connecticut | 6 | $217,500 |
| Maine | 3 | $125,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $25,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wyndham Land Trust | Land conservation | $100,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy in Rhode Island | Land conservation | $100,000 |
| Forest Society of Maine | Land conservation | $75,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Boston | Land conservation | $75,000 |
| Mass Audubon | Land conservation | $75,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy in Massachusetts | Land conservation | $75,000 |
| Westerly Land Trust | Land conservation | $70,000 |
| Sudbury Valley Trustees | Land conservation | $50,000 |
| Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust | Land conservation | $50,000 |
| New England Wildlife Centers | Land conservation | $50,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | Land conservation | $50,000 |
| The Andover Village Improvement Society | Land conservation | $30,000 |
| Bartlett Aboretum & Gardens | Land conservation | $25,000 |
| Center for Wildlife | Land conservation | $25,000 |
| Essex County Greenbelt | Land conservation | $25,000 |
| Southbury Land Trustinc | Land conservation | $25,000 |
| Blue Hill Heritage Trust | Land conservation | $25,000 |
| Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust | Land conservation | $25,000 |
| Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests | Land conservation | $25,000 |
| Blithewold Mansion Gardens & Arboretum | Land conservatioin | $21,347 |
| Aquidneck Land Trust | Land conservation | $20,000 |
| Berkshire Natural Resources Council | Land conservation | $20,000 |
| The Westerly Land Trust | Land conservation | $18,000 |
| Camp Jori | Land conservation | $15,000 |
| Kestrel Land Trust | Land conservation | $15,000 |
| Windmill Hill Pinnacle Association | Land conservation | $10,000 |
| Northern Connecticut Land Trust | Land conservation | $10,000 |
| Fairfield Museum and History Center | Land conservation | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul A Silver
- Michael M Edwards
Questions people ask
Does Bafflin Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Bafflin Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Bafflin Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Paul A Silver (Director/Secretary) and Michael M Edwards (Director/Treasurer).
What does Bafflin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and arts and culture.