Washington Trust Co Charitable Fdn
Accepts applications
Washington Trust Co Charitable Fdn is a private foundation in Westerly, Rhode Island. In tax year 2025 it gave $832,005 in 138 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $61,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$832,005
- Number of grants138
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$61,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2025 was up from $714,904 the year before.
45% 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 | $674,597 | 107 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $714,904 | 121 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $832,005 | 138 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Dennis L Algiere 23 Broad Street, Westerly, RI 02891 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (401) 348-1207 |
| What to submit | Letter outlining request |
| Deadlines | October 1st of each year |
What Washington Trust Co Charitable Fdn funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 122 | $764,005 |
| New York | 2 | $45,000 |
| Connecticut | 7 | $7,250 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $5,750 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Rhode Island | Unrestricted gift | $61,000 |
| Town of Westerly | Westerly ice rink | $50,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | Unrestricted gift | $40,000 |
| Community College of Rhode Island | Unrestricted gift | $30,000 |
| Rhode Island Community Food Bank Association | Unrestricted gift | $28,700 |
| City of Central Falls | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Ocean Community YMCA | Unrestricted gift | $20,000 |
| Olneyville Housing Corp | Unrestricted gift | $20,000 |
| Swap Stop Wasting Abandond Properties | Unrestricted gift | $20,000 |
| The Woonsocket Neighborhood Development Corporation | Unrestricted gift | $20,000 |
| Pawtucket Central Falls Development Corporation | Unrestricted gift | $20,000 |
| Olneyville Neighborhood Association | Unrestricted gift | $20,000 |
| Trinity Tabernacle (Jules Hope Chest) | Unrestricted gift | $20,000 |
| West Elmwood Housing Development Corporation | Unrestricted gift | $20,000 |
| Tower Street Center Inc | Unrestricted gift | $20,000 |
| Amos House | Unrestricted gift | $16,000 |
| Rhode Island Business Development Institute Inc | Unrestricted gift | $15,555 |
| Ocean Community United Theatre | Unrestricted gift | $15,000 |
| Always Learning Rhode Island | Unrestricted gift | $15,000 |
| Saint Raphael Academy | Unrestricted gift | $12,000 |
| Cranston League for Cranston's Future | Unrestricted gift | $11,000 |
| Wood River Health Services | Unrestricted gift | $10,750 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Providence | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Crossroads Rhode Island | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| University of Rhode Island Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Women & Infants Hospital | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Miriam Hospital | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| The Capital Good Fund | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Hope & Main | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Salve Regina University | Unrestricted gift | $9,000 |
| First Unitarian Church of Providence | Unrestricted gift | $7,500 |
| Ocean Community Chamber Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $7,500 |
| Rhode Island Free Clinic | Unrestricted gift | $7,500 |
| Rhodeway Financial | Unrestricted gift | $7,500 |
| Warm Inc | Unrestricted gift | $6,000 |
| Providence Public Library | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| St Pius X Church | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Metropolitan Regional Career and Techn | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Black Lives Matter Rhode Island | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Rhode Island Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- The Washington Trust Company
Questions people ask
Does Washington Trust Co Charitable Fdn accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: October 1st of each year.
How much does Washington Trust Co Charitable Fdn give?
$832,005 in tax year 2025, across 138 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Washington Trust Co Charitable Fdn?
Its 2025 filing lists The Washington Trust Company (Trustee).
What does Washington Trust Co Charitable Fdn fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and environment and conservation.