R & D Impact Foundation
Preselected recipients only
R & D Impact Foundation is a private foundation in Newport, Rhode Island. In tax year 2024 it gave $916,800 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $30,400 and the largest $500,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$916,800
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$30,400
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2024 was up from $375,000 the year before.
83% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.3 million | 16 | $99,205 |
| 2023 | $436,250 | 6 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $916,800 | 6 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
R & D Impact Foundation 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What R & D Impact Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $511,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $395,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,800 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Upenn Professorship Endowment | General | $500,000 |
| Harvard Medical School | General | $345,000 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | General | $50,000 |
| Community Initiatives | General | $10,800 |
| Knead Community Cafe | General | $7,500 |
| Willie Thrower Memorial Award Foundation | General | $3,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas G Roberts Jr
- Susan M Dasilva
- Thomas G Roberts Sr
Questions people ask
Does R & D Impact Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does R & D Impact Foundation give?
$916,800 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $30,400.
Who runs R & D Impact Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas G Roberts Jr (President), Susan M Dasilva (Secretary) and Thomas G Roberts Sr (Treasurer).
What does R & D Impact Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.