Nicholas Caldarone Foundation
Accepts applications
Nicholas Caldarone Foundation is a private foundation in Johnston, Rhode Island. In tax year 2025 it gave $15,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $3,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$15,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$269,768
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $15,000 the year before.
0% 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 | $15,000 | 13 | $307,303 |
| 2024 | $15,000 | 13 | $290,666 |
| 2025 | $15,000 | 13 | $269,768 |
How to apply
| Contact | Citizens Bank N A 1 Citizens Plaza, Providence, RI 02903 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (401) 456-1156 |
What Nicholas Caldarone Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 10 | $12,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dorcas International Institute of Ri | Unrestricted gift | $3,000 |
| Tockwotton Homerogers Fund Kevin McKaydirector | Unrestricted gift | $1,500 |
| Hasbro Children's Hospital Rhode Island Hospital Foundation Develop | Unrestricted gift | $1,500 |
| The Shriners Hospital for Children | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Meeting Street School | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| The Groden Center Inc | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Special Olympics Rhode Island | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Rhode Island Community Food Bank | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Rhode Island Bar Foundation Thomas F Black Memorial Scholarship | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Button Hole Golf Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $500 |
| John P Burke Memorial Fund | Unrestricted gift | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Citizens Bank N A
- Irving J Waldman Esq
- James J McGair Esq
Questions people ask
Does Nicholas Caldarone Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Nicholas Caldarone Foundation give?
$15,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Nicholas Caldarone Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Citizens Bank N A (Co-Trustee), Irving J Waldman Esq (Co-Trustee) and James J McGair Esq (Co-Trustee).
What does Nicholas Caldarone Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and education.