Meehan Foundation
Accepts applications
Meehan Foundation is a private foundation in Providence, Rhode Island. In tax year 2025 it gave $215,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$215,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was up from $180,000 the year before.
24% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $171,000 | 21 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $180,000 | 18 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $215,000 | 19 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Peter Hunt 9 Meeting Street, Providence, RI 02903 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (401) 751-1414 |
| What to submit | Application should be in letter form explaining the project for which funds will be used. |
| Deadlines | December 1 |
| Restrictions | Programs dealing with youth medical issues |
What Meehan Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 15 | $163,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $17,000 |
| California | 1 | $7,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for an Agricultural Economy | Support accessible local food | $20,000 |
| Joslin Diabetes Center | Support diabetes cure research | $17,000 |
| Lincoln School | Support technology fundraiser | $15,000 |
| Individual | Support women's shelter | $15,000 |
| Amos House | Support soup kitchen | $15,000 |
| The Learning Community | Support student technology initiative | $15,000 |
| Ri Coalition Against Gun Violence | Support Gun Violence efforts | $15,000 |
| Portsmouth Abbey School | Support Scholarship Fund | $15,000 |
| Individual | Providing food, clothing, shelter, etc to the rhode island poor | $10,000 |
| R I Community Food Bank | Feed rhode islanders in need | $10,000 |
| Rispca | Support prevention of cruelty to animals | $10,000 |
| Ri Good Neighbor Energy Fund | Provide heating assistance to poor families | $10,000 |
| Providence Animal Rescue League | Support the rescue and relief of suffering and homeless animals | $10,000 |
| San Miguel School | Provide tuition assistance | $7,500 |
| Save the Bay | Support marine based educational programs for ri students | $7,500 |
| American Red Cross | Support victims of wildfires | $7,500 |
| California Community Foundation | Support victims of wildfires | $7,500 |
| RONALD McDONALD HOUSE | Underwrite family stays at the house | $5,000 |
| Rise | Supplement tuitions of students in scholarship program | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter Hunt
- Charles W Ransom
Questions people ask
Does Meehan Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: December 1.
How much does Meehan Foundation give?
$215,000 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Meehan Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Peter Hunt (Trustee) and Charles W Ransom (Trustee).
What does Meehan Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and science and research.