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Bishop Russell J McVinney Foundation for Religious Vocations

Preselected recipients only Providence, Rhode Island · EIN 237399394

Bishop Russell J McVinney Foundation for Religious Vocations is a private foundation in Providence, Rhode Island. In tax year 2024 it gave $56,850 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $56,850 and the largest $56,850. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $41,284 the year before.

0% of its 2024 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$41,2841$1.2 million
2024$56,8501$1.3 million

How to apply

Bishop Russell J McVinney Foundation for Religious Vocations 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Bishop Russell J McVinney Foundation for Religious Vocations funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Rhode Island.

StateGrantsAmount
Rhode Island1$56,850

Grants paid in 2024

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Seminarians of the Diocese of Provi
Providence, RI
Financial assistance$56,850

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Bishop Russell J McVinney Foundation for Religious Vocations accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Bishop Russell J McVinney Foundation for Religious Vocations give?

$56,850 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $56,850.

Who runs Bishop Russell J McVinney Foundation for Religious Vocations?

Its 2024 filing lists Joseph McGair (President), Stephen Ciolfi (Vice President), Roger Johnson (Treasurer) and Michael Benson (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does Bishop Russell J McVinney Foundation for Religious Vocations fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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