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The George and Mary Agostini Family Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Rumford, Rhode Island · EIN 274385276

The George and Mary Agostini Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Rumford, Rhode Island. In tax year 2024 it gave $121,975 in 47 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $17,550. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $69,500 the year before.

70% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$69,50022$3.6 million
2024$121,97547$4.8 million

How to apply

The George and Mary Agostini Family Foundation Inc 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The George and Mary Agostini Family Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Rhode Island.

StateGrantsAmount
Rhode Island26$56,375
New York4$30,150
Massachusetts10$23,600
California1$9,000
Missouri1$1,250
Tennessee1$500
Texas1$500
Delaware1$250
Michigan1$250
Virginia1$100

Grants paid in 2024

The 40 largest of 47 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Maryknoll Fathers
Maryknoll, NY
To support the missionaries of the organization stationed in the world's poorest countries.$17,550
Medical Missionaries of Mary
Bronx, NY
To assist in monthly expenses$11,200
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs
Seekonk, MA
To assist with monthly expenses$10,000
Columbian Fathers
Bristol, RI
To provide financial supports and assistance with day to day expenses.$9,100
Water Wells for Africa
Manhattan Beach, CA
To sponsor the drilling of one well in africa to provide clean and safe water to those that currently do not have access to it.$9,000
Missionaries of Charity
New Bedford, MA
To assist with monthly expenses$7,150
St Raphael Academy
Pawtucket, RI
To support the dennis m. Lynch jr.'74 memorial scholarship$5,000
St Margaret School
Rumford, RI
To support the school's mission to provide a strong, christ centered education in a caring catholic environment and provide financial assistance to those students unable to pay the full tuition rate$4,000
Sisters of Mercy
Pawtucket, RI
To assist with monthly expenses$3,900
St Mary Academy Bay View
Riverside, RI
To sponsor & support 150th anniversary gala on november 16, 2024, at rhodes on the pawtuxet in cranston, r.i.$3,500
St Patrick Academy
Providence, RI
To provide a quarter year sponsorship for one student for 2024-2025 school year$3,375
Dorcas Int'l Institute
Providence, RI
To assist with monthly expenses$3,250
McAuley House
Providence, RI
To support the families & individuals receiving support from the mcauley house, mcauley village and the wardrobe.$3,250
La Salette Missionaries
Attleboro, MA
To support the ongoing missionaries in ukraine working with refugees$2,700
Blessed Sacrament Catholic School
Providence, RI
To support the school's mission to incorporate religion into all subjects and into all aspects of our activities and provide financial assistance to those students unable to pay full tuition rate$2,500
St Philomena School
Porthsmouth, RI
To support the school's mission to foster courage and confidence in its students & provide financial assistance to those that cannot afford standard tuition$2,500
The Prout School
Wakefield, RI
To sponsor the prout school spring auction for march 2025 - platinum sponsor$2,000
Tides Family Services
West Warwick, RI
20th annual golf tournament donation$1,750
Attleboro St Vincent de Paul
Attleboro, MA
To support the annual walk fundraiser that raises funds used for the ongoing mission of providing local families with assistance pertaining to food, utilities or rent.$1,500
Kingston Hill Academy
Saunderstown, RI
Supporting the annual campaign$1,500
Alma's Children Cancer Foundation
Providence, RI
Donation to sponsor the november 10th event wings of life fashion show with proceeds going towards supporting children battling cancer.$1,250
National Council of the US Society of St Vincent de Paul
Maryland Heights, MO
To provide support to local individuals in need$1,250
Pawtucket Backpackers
Pawtucket, RI
Packing food bags for students facing food insecurity and to provide financial support to the staff providing essential good and additional items for families in need during the 2024 holiday season.$1,200
Foster Forward
East Providence, RI
Holiday gifts campaign$1,000
Franciscan Missions
North Providence, RI
To provide food, water, and medicine to the innocent refugees of the war in ukraine$1,000
Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation
Pawtucket, RI
To sponsor laura lynch and her team 306 for the 44 mile walk to raise funds for breast cancer support and research.$1,000
Little Sisters of the Poor
Pawtucket, RI
To support the annual christmas raffle.$1,000
Smile Train
New York, NY
The costs of two cleft surgeries.to financially assist with two cleft lip surgeries.$1,000
Team Noah Foundation
New Bedford, MA
To support the annual campaign to raise funds to help better the lives of children with special needs$1,000
The Arc of Blackstone Valley
Pawtucket, RI
To support the annual 12 weeks of giving campaign. Donations made help people of all abilities pursue their goals and dreams.$1,000
Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket
Pawtucket, RI
Adopt a family for the holiday season including gifts, toys and household necessities.$800
St Mary's Parish
Riverside, RI
Thanksgiving meals$750
American Cancer Society
Pawtucket, RI
Fight against cancer campaign donation$500
Doorways Food Pantry
Seekonk, MA
To provide financial support to purchase food and other perishable items for families in need during the holiday season$500
Meeting Street
Providence, RI
To support children on their educational and developmental journeys$500
Mercy Ships
Lindale, TX
Help provide lifesaving surgery and medical care for suffering children and adults$500
St Jude Children's Research Hospital
Mephasis, TN
Help meet the goal to support the st. Jude mission$500
Individual
RI
$500
Doctors Without Borders
New York, NY
To assist with lifesaving treatment for 317 children suffering from malaria$400
Dominican Sisters of Mary
Ann Arbor, MI
Help in meeting the rising costs of the fast-growing community of teaching sisters$250

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The George and Mary Agostini Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The George and Mary Agostini Family Foundation Inc give?

$121,975 in tax year 2024, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs The George and Mary Agostini Family Foundation Inc?

Its 2024 filing lists Paula J Bizier (Director), Steven J Agostini (Director), David G Agostini (Vice President-Director) and Joshua Agostini (President-Director-Treasurer-Secretary).

What does The George and Mary Agostini Family Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.

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