The Payne Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Payne Family Foundation is a private foundation in Johnston, Rhode Island. In tax year 2025 it gave $100,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$100,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was down from $108,700 the year before.
13% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $108,700 | 12 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $100,000 | 8 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
The Payne Family 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 The Payne Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 2 | $45,000 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $35,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Community United Methodist Church | Unrestricted gift | $40,000 |
| Urbanpromise Ministries Inc | Unrestriced gift | $30,000 |
| Natural Refrigeration Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Walnut Street Theatre | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Medford Historical Society | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Longwood Gardens | Unresitricted gift | $5,000 |
| Voorhees Animal Orphanage Inc | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Family Promise of Burlington County | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Citizens Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does The Payne Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Payne Family Foundation give?
$100,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Payne Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Citizens Bank N A (Trustee).
What does The Payne Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and arts and culture.