Simon W Wardwell Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Simon W Wardwell Foundation is a private foundation in Cranston, Rhode Island. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 21 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $160,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$160,000
- Assets$31.1 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.3 million the year before.
67% of its 2025 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 | $1.2 million | 20 | $27.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 21 | $29.3 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 21 | $31.1 million |
How to apply
Simon W Wardwell 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 Simon W Wardwell Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 20 | $1.1 million |
| New York | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island Mayoral Academy (Sm)blackstone Valley (DBA - Blackstone Valley | General support | $160,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket | General support | $110,000 |
| Sheila C Skip Nowell Leadership Academy | General support | $75,000 |
| San Miguel Education Center - San Miguel School of Providence | General support | $70,000 |
| Central Falls Childrens Foundation | General support | $60,000 |
| Saint Antoine Residence | General support | $60,000 |
| Shri Service Corp | General support | $58,076 |
| University of Rhode Island Foundation &Alumni Engagement | General support | $55,660 |
| Connecting for Children & Families Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Cowden Street Collaborative Inc (DBA - Segue Institute for Learning) | General support | $50,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Ri Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Progresso Latino | General support | $50,000 |
| Rise Prep Mayoral Academy | General support | $50,000 |
| Saint Raphael Academy | General support | $50,000 |
| The Learning Community Charter School Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Young Men's Christian Association Ofpawtucket Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Sophia Academy | General support | $47,769 |
| Pace Organization of Rhode Island | General support | $45,900 |
| Kent Hospital Foundation | General support | $250 |
| Rhode Island Boy Scouts | General support | $250 |
| American Parkinson's Disease Association | General support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Maureen Sheridan
- David E Farnum
- John J Partridge
- Alfred P Degen
- Jessica Waters
- Kathleen Orovitz
Questions people ask
Does Simon W Wardwell Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Simon W Wardwell Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Simon W Wardwell Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Maureen Sheridan (Executive Director), David E Farnum (President), John J Partridge (Vice President) and Alfred P Degen (Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Simon W Wardwell Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.