Watkins Burnham Fund
Accepts applications
Watkins Burnham Fund is a private foundation in Providence, Rhode Island. In tax year 2025 it gave $30,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$30,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$617,454
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $25,000 the year before.
0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $25,000 | 3 | $510,913 |
| 2024 | $25,000 | 2 | $570,855 |
| 2025 | $30,000 | 2 | $617,454 |
How to apply
| Contact | Helen Burnham 90 Elm Street, Providence, RI 02903 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (401) 274-1550 |
| What to submit | No prescribed form |
| Deadlines | No prescribed deadlines |
What Watkins Burnham Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Newport Historical Society | Program support | $25,000 |
| Christ Church Georgetown | Program support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Helen Metcalf Burnham
- John Savil Burnham
- Elizabeth Eley
- Robert Gaumont
- Miranda Douglas
Questions people ask
Does Watkins Burnham Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No prescribed deadlines.
How much does Watkins Burnham Fund give?
$30,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Watkins Burnham Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Helen Metcalf Burnham (President), John Savil Burnham (Vice President), Elizabeth Eley (Treasurer) and Robert Gaumont (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Watkins Burnham Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and faith communities.