Senville Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Senville Foundation is a private foundation in Providence, Rhode Island. In tax year 2024 it gave $36,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $7,500. 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$36,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$7,500
- Assets$956,239
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $34,000 the year before.
0% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $34,000 | 17 | $656,469 |
| 2023 | $34,000 | 16 | $915,018 |
| 2024 | $36,000 | 16 | $956,239 |
How to apply
Senville 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.
What Senville Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $12,250 |
| Rhode Island | 3 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $7,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Maine | 1 | $2,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| California | 1 | $250 |
| Florida | 1 | $250 |
| Maryland | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hasbro Children's Hospital | Contribution | $7,500 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | Contribution | $6,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Foundation | Contribution | $6,000 |
| Campaign Legal Center | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Fare | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Contribution | $2,000 |
| National Council of Jewish Woman | Contribution | $2,000 |
| New Israel Fund | Contribution | $2,000 |
| The Tomorrow Fund | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Arava Institute | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Mazon | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Red Brick School | Contribution | $500 |
| Autism Society | Contribution | $250 |
| Celiac Disease Foundation | Contribution | $250 |
| National Park Trust | Contribution | $250 |
| Skidmore College Annual Fund | Contribution | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Wayne Senville
- Robert Senville
- Amelia Senville
- Rebecca Butlein
- Joanna Tanzer
- Jacob Senville
Questions people ask
Does Senville Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Senville Foundation give?
$36,000 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Senville Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Wayne Senville (Trustee), Robert Senville (Trustee), Amelia Senville (Trustee) and Rebecca Butlein (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Senville Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and education.