The Beacon Foundation
Accepts applications
The Beacon Foundation is a private foundation in Warwick, Rhode Island. In tax year 2025 it gave $205,275 in 151 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $20,100. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$205,275
- Number of grants151
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$20,100
- Assets$4.5 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $196,947 the year before.
50% 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 | $153,650 | 87 | $4.2 million |
| 2024 | $196,947 | 173 | $4.3 million |
| 2025 | $205,275 | 151 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Amy C Vitale One Beacon Centre, Warwick, RI 02886-1378 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (401) 825-2681, avitale@beaconmutual.com |
| What to submit | Name and address; principal director's name; status as a qualified 501 (c)(3) organization; statement of the nature and principal purpose of the funding request; details on how the request will improve the state of Rhode Island and support its business, educational, nonprofit and cultural community; contact information for the request; and the web address. Requests for funding of $5,000 or less should be made on the organization's letterhead. Requests of greater than $5,000 may be made on a written grant application which, among other details, may include the following: statement of the principal purpose of the organization, including detail regarding its projects and goals; financial audit, compilation or review; details of the organization's current operating budget and reasonable and adequate accounting procedure; and the organization's sources of income, such as major contributors or supporters, other grants, private endowments and commercial activities. |
| Deadlines | Not applicable, submissions are rolling. |
| Restrictions | The board, at its discretion, may refuse to make any grants or contributions or other financial assistance. The board has the discretion to withdraw its approval of any funding at any time. The board may determine when to require that funding recipients furnish a periodic and/or final accounting to show that the funds were expended for board-approved purposes. If insufficient information is provided, the board may request further information. All decisions are at the sole discretion of the board. Unless otherwise determined by the board, awarded grants must be spent within one year of the funding date or the funds must be returned. In the event that the original purpose for which the grant was provided cannot be accomplished because of unforeseen events or circumstances, grant funds will be returned to the foundation. Any requests to change the purpose of the grant must be submitted in writing to the board, and change requests must be submitted and approved prior to use of the funds. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Beacon Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 120 | $173,555 |
| Massachusetts | 15 | $17,625 |
| Georgia | 3 | $4,455 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3,595 |
| New York | 4 | $3,050 |
| California | 1 | $1,275 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $500 |
| Texas | 1 | $275 |
| Colorado | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island Institute for Labor Studies and Research | General support | $20,100 |
| Rhode Island Community Food Bank Association | General support | $8,300 |
| Rhode Island Foundation | General support | $8,000 |
| We Share Hope | General support | $5,100 |
| Greggs Giving Tree Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Rhode Island Cpcu Scholarship Fund | General support | $5,000 |
| Scruffy Paws Animal Rescue | General support | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc - Rhode Island | General support | $4,225 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Fall River | General support | $3,600 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society NE Region (Nka Blood Cancer United Inc) | General support | $3,550 |
| Amos House | General support | $3,500 |
| Child and Family Services of Newport County Inc | General support | $3,500 |
| The Providence Community Health Centers Inc | General support | $3,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc | General support | $2,900 |
| Team Impact Inc | General support | $2,750 |
| Rhode Island PBS Foundation | General support | $2,600 |
| Operation Stand Down Rhode Island | General support | $2,525 |
| Big Brother Big Sisters of Rhode Island Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| The Council of State Governments | General support | $2,500 |
| Dr Martin Luther King Jr Community Center Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Edesia Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Family Services of Rhode Island Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Forever Paws Animal Shelter Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Leadership Rhode Island | General support | $2,500 |
| Preserve Rhode Island | General support | $2,500 |
| The Rhode Island Free Clinic Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Sojourner House Inc | General support | $2,325 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Warwick | General support | $2,200 |
| Childrens Friend and Service | General support | $2,000 |
| Community Connections Inc | General support | $2,000 |
| Community Provider Network of Rhode Island | General support | $2,000 |
| United Way of Rhode Island | General support | $1,550 |
| The Groden Center Inc | General support | $1,520 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Pawtucket | General support | $1,500 |
| Boys and Girls of Northern Rhode Island | General support | $1,500 |
| Butler Hospital Foundation | General support | $1,500 |
| Community College of Rhode Island Foundation | General support | $1,500 |
| Dorcus International Institute of Ri | General support | $1,500 |
| Firstworks | General support | $1,500 |
| Higher Ground International | General support | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Amy C Vitale
- Gregg C Tumeinski
- Rajani Mahadevan
- Shannon L Broadbent
- Raymond C Coia
- Richard Lento
- Michelle Pelletier
- Brian J Spero
Questions people ask
Does The Beacon Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Not applicable, submissions are rolling..
How much does The Beacon Foundation give?
$205,275 in tax year 2025, across 151 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Beacon Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Amy C Vitale (President & Chief Executive Officer), Gregg C Tumeinski (Treasurer & Chief Financial Officer), Rajani Mahadevan (Vice President & Secretary) and Shannon L Broadbent (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Beacon Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and science and research.