Edward J & Virginia M Routhier Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Edward J & Virginia M Routhier Foundation is a private foundation in Johnston, Rhode Island. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.4 million in 45 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$1.4 million
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$22.5 million
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
4% 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 | $1.1 million | 38 | $20.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 47 | $20.9 million |
| 2025 | $1.4 million | 45 | $22.5 million |
How to apply
Edward J & Virginia M Routhier 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 Edward J & Virginia M Routhier Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 45 | $1.4 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miriam Hospital | Unrestricted gift | $150,000 |
| The Edward J & Virginia M Routhier Nursing Faculty Endowment Fund | Donor-advised fund | $100,000 |
| Hasbro Children's Hospital | Unrestricted gift | $65,000 |
| Rhode Island Hospital | Unrestricted gift | $65,000 |
| Rhode Island Community Food Bank | Unrestricted gift | $60,000 |
| Bradleyhasbro Children's Research | Unrestricted gift | $50,000 |
| Hassenfeld Child Health Innovation | Unrestricted gift | $50,000 |
| Hamilton School at Wheeler School | Unrestricted gift | $50,000 |
| The Golf Foundation of Ri D/B/A Button Hole C/O Don Wright | Unrestricted gift | $50,000 |
| South County Hospital Healthcare | Unrestricted gift | $40,000 |
| St John Baptist de la Salle Institute/Lasalle Academy | Unrestricted gift | $40,000 |
| American Red Cross | Unrestricted gift | $35,000 |
| Kent Hospital | Unrestricted gift | $35,000 |
| Shri Service Corps | Unrestricted gift | $35,000 |
| Butler Hospital | Unrestricted gift | $32,000 |
| The Providence Center | Unrestricted gift | $30,000 |
| Integra Community Care Network | Unrestricted gift | $30,000 |
| The Wolf School | Unrestricted gift | $30,000 |
| Holy Family Home for Mothers and Children C/O Ernest C Spaziano | Unrestricted gift | $30,000 |
| Read to Succeed | Unrestricted gift | $30,000 |
| Providence College | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| St Raphael Academy | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Inspiring Minds | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Anthony Quinn Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| The Edward J & Virginia M Routhier Fund (6152) C/O Ri Foundation | Donor-advised fund | $25,000 |
| Hopehealth Hospice & Palliative Care | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Vna of Care New England | Unrestricted gift | $24,000 |
| Women & Infants Hospital | Unrestricted gift | $23,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket | Unrestricted gift | $20,000 |
| Crossroads Rhode Island Karen A Santilli Ceo | Unrestricted gift | $20,000 |
| Hope Alzheimer's Center | Unrestricted gift | $20,000 |
| Community Musicworks | Unrestricted gift | $20,000 |
| St Patrick Word of God School | Unrestricted gift | $20,000 |
| The San Miguel School | Unrestricted gift | $20,000 |
| Reach Out and Read Ri | Unrestricted gift | $15,000 |
| National Grace Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $15,000 |
| Rhode Island Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| St Philomena School | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Everett Company Stage & School | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| THE JOHN P BURKE MEMORIAL FUND INC f/b/o Edward J & Virginia M Routhier | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Citizens Bank N A
- Dennis Dibenedetto
- David Rampone
- Renee R Evangelista
- Peter Arden
Questions people ask
Does Edward J & Virginia M Routhier Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Edward J & Virginia M Routhier Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2025, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Edward J & Virginia M Routhier Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Citizens Bank N A (Trustee), Dennis Dibenedetto (Distribution Committee Member), David Rampone (Distribution Committee Member) and Renee R Evangelista (Distribution Committee Member) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Edward J & Virginia M Routhier Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.