Robert B Cranston Theophilus Pitman Fund
Accepts applications
Robert B Cranston Theophilus Pitman Fund is a private foundation in Newport, Rhode Island. In tax year 2025 it gave $91,115 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $91,115 and the largest $91,115. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$91,115
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$91,115
- Largest grant$91,115
- Assets$4.9 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $111,808 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 | $87,914 | 1 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $111,808 | 1 | $4.6 million |
| 2025 | $91,115 | 1 | $4.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jack Grant 18 Market Square, Newport, RI 02840 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (401) 847-4260 |
| What to submit | No form is required - personal appearance and/or reference from local welfare agencies to show personal or family need for various needs including medical, food, utilties, clothing, housing and travel. |
| Restrictions | Governing will instrument states that fund's income is to be used to help aged, temporary indigent and indigent people of the city of newport. |
What Robert B Cranston Theophilus Pitman Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 1 | $91,115 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indigent People - Paid for Medical SVS Food Clothing Housing & Travel | Medical svce, food, util, clothing, housing & travel | $91,115 |
Officers and trustees
- Gregory Fater
- John H Ellis
- Jack Grant
- Jane Kelly
Questions people ask
Does Robert B Cranston Theophilus Pitman Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Robert B Cranston Theophilus Pitman Fund give?
$91,115 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $91,115.
Who runs Robert B Cranston Theophilus Pitman Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Gregory Fater (Trustee), John H Ellis (Trustee), Jack Grant (Director) and Jane Kelly (Trustee).
What does Robert B Cranston Theophilus Pitman Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, health and housing and homelessness.