The Ninigret Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Ninigret Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Salt Lake City, Utah. In tax year 2025 it gave $21,300 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $8,000. 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$21,300
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$27,683
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was down from $28,915 the year before.
47% 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 | $35,605 | 21 | $27,601 |
| 2024 | $28,915 | 29 | $23,478 |
| 2025 | $21,300 | 20 | $27,683 |
How to apply
The Ninigret 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.
What The Ninigret Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 9 | $13,300 |
| Utah | 3 | $3,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $750 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $500 |
| Kansas | 1 | $500 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Colonial Theater | Learning through music, film & art | $8,000 |
| Individual | Support for disabilities | $2,000 |
| Colonial Theatre School | Learning throuhjh music.film & art | $2,000 |
| Open the Books for American Transpa | Education | $1,000 |
| Loyalty Society of Georgetown | Education | $1,000 |
| The Watch Hill Conservatory | Conservancy | $900 |
| Westerly Library | Conservancy | $750 |
| Westerly Hospital Foundation | Support health care | $750 |
| St Jude Hospital for Children | Support health care | $750 |
| Individual | Support for disablilties | $500 |
| Westover School | Education | $500 |
| Individual | Learning through music film & art | $500 |
| Salt Lake Acting Company | Learning through music film & art | $500 |
| Huntsman Cancer Foundation | Support healtcare | $500 |
| Individual | Support healthcare | $500 |
| East Beach Assn | Preservation | $500 |
| Warm Westerly Area Rest and Meals | Non-profit for shelter | $250 |
| American Cancer Society | Research | $250 |
| Watch Hill Inprovement Society | Conservancy | $100 |
| Individual | Perservation | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Marion M Abood
- Randolph G Abood
- Cynthia Anaipakos
Questions people ask
Does The Ninigret Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Ninigret Foundation Inc give?
$21,300 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs The Ninigret Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Marion M Abood (Officer), Randolph G Abood (Officer) and Cynthia Anaipakos (Officer).
What does The Ninigret Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.