The Act Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Act Foundation is a private foundation in Warwick, Rhode Island. In tax year 2022 it gave $515,020 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $180,911. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2022.
- Grants paid, 2022$515,020
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$180,911
- Assets$29.0 million
How to apply
The Act 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 The Act Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 40 | $505,020 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2022
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Providence Public School District | Charitable | $180,911 |
| Warwick Public Schools | Charitable | $113,537 |
| South County Youth Lacrosse | Charitable | $12,500 |
| The Prout School | Charitable | $12,200 |
| Elmwood Little League | Charitable | $9,608 |
| Cranston Little League | Charitable | $7,448 |
| American Legion Baseball | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Atlantic Youth Association | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Burrilville Girls Softball Associat | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Button Hole Kids Cup | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Chariho Little League | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Children's Wishes | Charitable | $5,000 |
| CLCF Sports Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Coventry Little League | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Greater Woonsocket Catholic Reg | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Greenwich Bay Sailing Assoc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Herreshoff Marine Museum | Charitable | $5,000 |
| International Tennis Hall of Fame | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Little League Baseball Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| North Kingstown School Department | Charitable | $5,000 |
| North Providence Football Assoc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| North Providence Little League | Charitable | $5,000 |
| North Scituate School Department | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Oakwood Athletic & Mentor Assoc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Pop Warner Little Scholars Sakonnet | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Ri Childrens Golf | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Ri Rogues FC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Ri Teaball Association | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Ri Wildcats Basketball Association | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Sail Newport | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Saint Brendan School | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Saint Philip School | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Saint Pius School | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Saint Teresa Catholic Elem School | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Stages of Freedom | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Gordon School | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Tiverton Baseball | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Warwick North Little League | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Warwick Firefighters Soccer Club | Charitable | $4,959 |
| New Shoreham School District | Charitable | $4,937 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven B Merolla
Questions people ask
Does The Act Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Act Foundation give?
$515,020 in tax year 2022, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Act Foundation?
Its 2022 filing lists Steven B Merolla (Trustee).
What does The Act Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and faith communities.