Providence Shelter for Colored Children
Accepts applications
Providence Shelter for Colored Children is a private foundation in Providence, Rhode Island. In tax year 2024 it gave $10,500 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$10,500
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$518,294
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $7,000 the year before.
33% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $11,500 | 1 | $471,400 |
| 2023 | $7,000 | 2 | $505,509 |
| 2024 | $10,500 | 3 | $518,294 |
How to apply
| Contact | Ri Foundation 1 Union Station, Providence, RI 02903 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (401) 274-4564 |
| What to submit | Services to groups which serve black children who live in the granter providence area , service for basic needs and/or educational opportunities |
| Deadlines | 3/31 |
| Restrictions | Support black youths of Rhode Island through programs of existing agencies |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Providence Shelter for Colored Children funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 3 | $10,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Ruggles | General support | $5,000 |
| Ri Community & Justice | General support | $3,000 |
| Community Music Works | General support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kilah Walters-Clinton
- Mary Elisabeth Hannah
- Elizabeth Zimmerman
- Michael McGuigan
- Jane Lancaster
- Joanne Melish
- Scott Pena
- Washawn Jones
- Attiyya Houston
- Beverly Cardoza
- Azia Johnson
Questions people ask
Does Providence Shelter for Colored Children accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: 3/31.
How much does Providence Shelter for Colored Children give?
$10,500 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Providence Shelter for Colored Children?
Its 2024 filing lists Kilah Walters-Clinton (President), Mary Elisabeth Hannah (Vice President), Elizabeth Zimmerman (Governance Chair) and Michael McGuigan (Finance Chair) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Providence Shelter for Colored Children fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and arts and culture.