Newportfed Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Newportfed Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Newport, Rhode Island. In tax year 2025 it gave $197,500 in 44 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$197,500
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$4.5 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $181,086 the year before.
25% 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 | $223,000 | 41 | $4.0 million |
| 2024 | $181,086 | 41 | $4.2 million |
| 2025 | $197,500 | 44 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Newportfed Charitable Foundation PO Box 509, Newport, RI 02840-0500 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (401) 596-6300, admin@newportfedfoundation.org |
| What to submit | A letter describing (1) the proposed purpose for the grant, (2) the operations/history of the petitioning organization and (3) the organization's exempt status. |
| Deadlines | See www.newportfedfoundation.org |
What Newportfed Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 44 | $197,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jonnycake Center of Westerly | Program support | $15,000 |
| The Salvation Army - Newport Corps | Program support | $12,000 |
| Boys Clubs Girls Clubs of Newport C | Program support | $10,000 |
| The Jonnycake Center Inc for Hope | Program support | $10,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul - Westerly | Program support | $10,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul - St Joseph's | Program support | $10,000 |
| Martin Luther King Community Center | Program support | $10,000 |
| Newport County YMCA | Program support | $10,000 |
| Family Service of Rhode Island | Program support | $10,000 |
| Child Family Services of Newport CT | Program support | $5,000 |
| Ri Philharmonic Orchestra Music Sch | Program support | $5,000 |
| Frank Olean Center | Program support | $5,000 |
| Save the Bay | Program support | $5,000 |
| Westerly Area Rest Meals Warm Cente | Program support | $5,000 |
| Girls on the Run Rhode Island | Program support | $5,000 |
| Newport Hospital | Program support | $5,000 |
| Visiting Nurse Home Hospice | Program support | $5,000 |
| Individual | Program support | $5,000 |
| Norman Bird Sanctuary Trust | Program support | $4,000 |
| Newport-Fall River Star Kids Schola | Program support | $3,000 |
| The Sharing Locker | Program support | $3,000 |
| Westerly Senior Citizens Center | Program support | $3,000 |
| Iyrs School of Technology Trades | Program support | $2,500 |
| Rhode Island Arts Fnd at Newport | Program support | $2,500 |
| Newport Tree Conservancy | Program support | $2,500 |
| Ocean Community YMCA | Program support | $2,500 |
| Westminster Youth String Ensemble | Program support | $2,500 |
| Chorus of Westerly | Program support | $2,500 |
| Tomaquag Museum | Program support | $2,500 |
| Newport String Project | Program support | $2,500 |
| Newport Mental Health | Program support | $2,500 |
| John Clarke Retirement Center | Program support | $2,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Ri | Program support | $2,000 |
| Boys Town New England | Program support | $2,000 |
| Individual | Program support | $2,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Southeastern NE | Program support | $2,000 |
| Frosty Drew Memorial Fund | Program support | $1,500 |
| Eastern Ri Conservation District | Program support | $1,500 |
| Jamestown Arts Center | Program support | $1,500 |
| Jamestown Community Farm | Program support | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kevin M McCarthy
- Arthur H Lathrop
- Judy Tucker
- Alicia S Quirk
- Kelly Lee
- Mark Stenning
- Michael Hayes
Questions people ask
Does Newportfed Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See www.newportfedfoundation.org.
How much does Newportfed Charitable Foundation give?
$197,500 in tax year 2025, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs Newportfed Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kevin M McCarthy (President), Arthur H Lathrop (Treasurer), Judy Tucker (Secretary) and Alicia S Quirk (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Newportfed Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and arts and culture.