Paul F and Joyce Kilmartin Beneficent Fund
Preselected recipients only
Paul F and Joyce Kilmartin Beneficent Fund is a private foundation in Barrington, Rhode Island. In tax year 2025 it gave $56,550 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $5,000. 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$56,550
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2025 was down from $64,500 the year before.
12% 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 | $53,200 | 39 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $64,500 | 41 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $56,550 | 33 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Paul F and Joyce Kilmartin Beneficent Fund 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 Paul F and Joyce Kilmartin Beneficent Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 30 | $50,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $3,550 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Project Undercover | Clothing assistance | $5,000 |
| Hands in Outreach | Education access | $3,550 |
| Crossroads Rhode Island | Housing assistance | $3,000 |
| Good Neighbors Inc | Community food bank | $3,000 |
| New Urban Arts | Art education | $3,000 |
| Operation Teamwork | Healthcare | $3,000 |
| Rhode Island Food Bank | Community food bank | $3,000 |
| American Red Cross | Disaster aid | $2,000 |
| Bradley Hospital | Mental health services | $2,000 |
| Diocese of Providence | Utilities assistance | $2,000 |
| McAuly House | Food distribution | $2,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Mobile food distribution | $2,000 |
| Barrington Farm School | Education | $1,500 |
| Block Island Health Services | Health services | $1,500 |
| East Bay Community Action | Education assistance | $1,500 |
| John E Fogarty Foundation | Special education | $1,500 |
| Read to Succeed | Literacy promotion | $1,500 |
| Squashbusters | Youth development | $1,500 |
| Tapin | Social services | $1,500 |
| Barrington Education Foundation | Professional development | $1,500 |
| 134 Collaborative | Food assistance | $1,000 |
| Access Point Ri | Empowering people | $1,000 |
| Barrington Public Library | Literacy | $1,000 |
| Button Hole Golf | Character development | $1,000 |
| Family Service of Rhode Island | Poverty assistance | $1,000 |
| Sojourner House | Housing assistance | $1,000 |
| The George Wiley Center | Social and economic justice | $1,000 |
| Society for Science | Professional development | $1,000 |
| Community String Project | Music education | $1,000 |
| Amenity Aid | Hygiene poverty assistance | $500 |
| Day One Ri | Assault victim support | $500 |
| Foster Forward | Child welfare improvement | $500 |
| Wheeler School | Education | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul F Kilmartin
- Joyce Kilmartin
- Heather Kilmartin
Questions people ask
Does Paul F and Joyce Kilmartin Beneficent Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Paul F and Joyce Kilmartin Beneficent Fund give?
$56,550 in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Paul F and Joyce Kilmartin Beneficent Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Paul F Kilmartin (President), Joyce Kilmartin (Treasurer) and Heather Kilmartin (Secretary).
What does Paul F and Joyce Kilmartin Beneficent Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and health.