John N & Lou C Conyngham Family Charitable
Accepts applications
John N & Lou C Conyngham Family Charitable is a private foundation in Hope Valley, Rhode Island. In tax year 2025 it gave $65,000 in 54 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $8,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$65,000
- Number of grants54
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $64,000 the year before.
7% 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 | $58,400 | 51 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $64,000 | 55 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $65,000 | 54 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sarah H Conyngham 15A Newberry Lane, Hope Valley, RI 02832 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (401) 539-8122 |
| What to submit | Letter of Request |
| Restrictions | No strict limitations, however, the Foundation's mission is the funding of public educational institutions and cultural organizations |
What John N & Lou C Conyngham Family Charitable funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 14 | $17,250 |
| Rhode Island | 7 | $15,250 |
| New York | 7 | $14,500 |
| Montana | 15 | $9,750 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $3,250 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $2,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $500 |
| Maine | 1 | $500 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwell Health Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $8,000 |
| Rhode Island Hospital Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Charlemont Federated Church | Unrestricted gift | $4,250 |
| Rican | Unrestricted gift | $2,750 |
| Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| National Wildlife Refuge Association | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Crossroads RI | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| United Way of Missoula County | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| Tyler Memorial Library | Unrestricted gift | $1,500 |
| Long Island Cares Inc | Unrestricted gift | $1,500 |
| Island Harvest | Unrestricted gift | $1,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Unrestricted gift | $1,250 |
| Montana Conservation Voters Education | Unrestricted gift | $1,250 |
| The Academy at Charlemont Attention Katherine Anderson | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Deerfield River Watershed Association | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Langworthy Library | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| DVRC of South County | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Wood River Health Services Inc | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Southern New England | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Miss Porter's School Development Office | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Little Red Schoolhouse Town of Charlemont | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Tanglewood | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Berkshire Botanical Garden | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| The Quebec-Labrador Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Colgate University Development Office | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Franklin Land Trust | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Mary Lyon Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Tapestry Health | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Pioneer Valley Hospice and Palliative Care | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| North Shore Land Alliance | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Public Land Water Access Association | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| The Chewonki Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $500 |
| Mohawk Trail Concerts | Unrestricted gift | $500 |
| Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership | Unrestricted gift | $500 |
| Planned Parenthood of Montana Inc | Unrestricted gift | $500 |
| Garden City Harvest | Unrestricted gift | $500 |
| Heifer Project International | Unrestricted gift | $500 |
| Clark Fork Coalition | Unrestricted gift | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- John N Conyngham IV
- Ann Kerlin Conyngham
- Sarah H Conyngham
- Alison Neisloss
Questions people ask
Does John N & Lou C Conyngham Family Charitable accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does John N & Lou C Conyngham Family Charitable give?
$65,000 in tax year 2025, across 54 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs John N & Lou C Conyngham Family Charitable?
Its 2025 filing lists John N Conyngham IV (Director), Ann Kerlin Conyngham (Director), Sarah H Conyngham (Director) and Alison Neisloss (Director).
What does John N & Lou C Conyngham Family Charitable fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, environment and conservation and education.