Ralph R Papitto & Barbara A Papitto Private Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Ralph R Papitto & Barbara A Papitto Private Family Foundation is a private foundation in Providence, Rhode Island. In tax year 2024 it gave $24.3 million in 270 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $2.2 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$24.3 million
- Number of grants270
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$2.2 million
- Assets$6.8 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was up from $22.8 million the year before.
56% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $22.8 million | 249 | $18.6 million |
| 2024 | $24.3 million | 270 | $6.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John Tarantino 100 Westminster Street Suite 105, Providence, RI 02903 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (401) 276-1236, gperry@pocfoundation.com |
| What to submit | All grant requests must be made through our website at https://pocfoundation.com/how-we-work/grant- seekers/grant-application/ information we require include: mission, budget, overview of communities served annually, percentage of bipoc being served, diversity of staff and leadership.if you are making a request for an existing program, we want to know how you have done so far and whether the program has worked and consistent with our mission. |
| Deadlines | Submission for grants are made during one of two yearly application periods: june 1-15 & dec. 1-15. |
| Restrictions | There are several categories of activites that we do not fund: buliding construction,capital campaigns, lobbying and political events. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Ralph R Papitto & Barbara A Papitto Private Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 260 | $24.2 million |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $85,000 |
| New York | 3 | $40,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Justice Assistance | Grants | $2.2 million |
| Brown University | Grants | $1.8 million |
| Devaccelerator Inc | Grants | $1.6 million |
| Building Futures Rhode Island | Grants | $1.5 million |
| Hasbro Children's Hospital | Grants | $1.0 million |
| Ri Hospital Foundation Development | Grants | $1.0 million |
| The Elisha Project | Grants | $1.0 million |
| The Financial Literacy Initiative | Grants | $944,078 |
| Ri Philharmonic Orchestra & Music S | Grants | $935,000 |
| Leadership Rhode Island | Sponsorship | $702,500 |
| Office of the Postsecondary Commiss | Grants | $534,978 |
| Rhode Island Hospital Foundation | Grants | $525,000 |
| Hope & Main | Grants | $513,062 |
| Central Falls Children's Foundation | Grants | $500,000 |
| Lifespan | Grants | $500,000 |
| Rhode Island Black Heritage Society | Grants | $482,000 |
| Higher Ground International | Grants | $403,000 |
| Community Music Works | Donation | $400,000 |
| United Way of Rhode Island | Sponsorship | $350,000 |
| Iylon Foundation | Grants | $335,000 |
| The Legacy Collective Ri | Grants | $324,000 |
| Center for Southeast Asians | Grants | $300,000 |
| Mount Hope Community Center Inc | Grants | $250,000 |
| Sojourner House | Grants | $201,000 |
| Ri Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | Sponsorship | $160,000 |
| Amos House | Grants | $150,000 |
| Central Falls Affordable Housing Co | Grants | $150,000 |
| Camp Errol | Grants | $125,000 |
| Providence County Wrestling Club | Grants | $125,000 |
| New Majority Capital Foundation | Grants | $120,572 |
| Family Service of Rhode Island | Grants | $120,000 |
| FCG Associates LP | Grants | $118,000 |
| The Metropolitan Reg Career Center | Grants | $112,500 |
| Ballet Rhode Island | Grants | $110,000 |
| Waterfire Providence | Sponsorship | $110,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Providence | Donation | $103,000 |
| Ri Women in the Trades | Grants | $102,500 |
| City Year Inc | Grants | $100,000 |
| Crossroads Rhode Island | Grants | $100,000 |
| Dorcas International Institute of R | Grants | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara Papitto
- John Tarantino
- Edward Pieroni
- Ting Barnard
- Saima Chaudhry
- Andrew Cortes
- Fred Butler
- Dennis Coleman
- Paola Fernandez
- Marcia Goncalves
- Arnell Millhouse
- Loren Spears
- Junior Jabbie
- Marcy Reyes
Questions people ask
Does Ralph R Papitto & Barbara A Papitto Private Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Submission for grants are made during one of two yearly application periods: june 1-15 & dec. 1-15.
How much does Ralph R Papitto & Barbara A Papitto Private Family Foundation give?
$24.3 million in tax year 2024, across 270 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Ralph R Papitto & Barbara A Papitto Private Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Barbara Papitto (Trustee), John Tarantino (Managing Tru), Edward Pieroni (Trustee) and Ting Barnard (Board Member) among 14 officers and trustees.
What does Ralph R Papitto & Barbara A Papitto Private Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.