Robert D Wray Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Robert D Wray Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Barrington, Rhode Island. In tax year 2025 it gave $269,233 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $120,233. 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$269,233
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$120,233
- Assets$9.5 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $190,878 the year before.
8% 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 | $202,663 | 22 | $7.7 million |
| 2024 | $190,878 | 29 | $8.6 million |
| 2025 | $269,233 | 25 | $9.5 million |
How to apply
Robert D Wray Charitable Trust 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 Robert D Wray Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 18 | $224,233 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $42,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Davis Farm | Improvements to land owned by trust | $120,233 |
| Creature Conserve | Operational support | $51,000 |
| Umass Dartmouth | Operational support | $30,000 |
| Ri Community Food Bank | Food distribution to needy families | $10,000 |
| Sophia Academy | Mid'l schl for girls from indigent f | $10,000 |
| Tomorrow Fund | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Bayside YMCA | Operational support | $5,000 |
| First Baptist Church in Swansea | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Allendale Association | Operational support | $2,500 |
| Crossroads Ri | Operational support | $2,500 |
| Rehoboth Station Three Firefighters | Operational support | $2,500 |
| The Steelyard | Operational support | $2,500 |
| Trustees of Reservations | Operational support | $2,500 |
| AS220 Youth | Operational support | $1,500 |
| Barrington Farm School | Tuition assistance for needy childre | $1,500 |
| Center for SE Asians | Operational support | $1,500 |
| Farm Fresh Ri | Operational support | $1,500 |
| Genesis Center | Operational support | $1,500 |
| Rehoboth Antiquarian Society Inc | Operational support | $1,500 |
| The Avenue Concept | Operational support | $1,500 |
| Association of Rhode Island Authors | Advancement of literacy efforts | $1,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Southeastern New Eng | Developmental youth programs for gir | $1,000 |
| Holy Angels Church | Operational support | $1,000 |
| Rehoboth Food Pantry Inc | Food distribution to indigent famili | $1,000 |
| Tap-In Inc | Operational support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Maeve Donohue
Questions people ask
Does Robert D Wray Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert D Wray Charitable Trust give?
$269,233 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Robert D Wray Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Maeve Donohue (Trustee).
What does Robert D Wray Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and human services.