AM Roberts Charitable Foundation
The AM Roberts Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Westerly, Rhode Island. In 2024, it made 12 grants totaling $1,047,598 to organizations in Rhode Island, including organizations working in conservation, arts and culture, health, literacy, and community services.
AM Roberts Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: AM Roberts Charitable Foundation gave $1.0M across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $87K), mostly in Rhode Island. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,047,598
- +17.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $87,300
- +26.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $56,150
- Total assets
- $23,773,586
- +6.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (3 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to AM Roberts Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 110 Airport Road 104, Westerly, RI 02891
Phone: (401) 596-1926
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who AM Roberts Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Watch Hill Conservancy ($316K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 53 (49%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2024 went to recipients in Rhode Island. The listed 2024 recipients were in Westerly.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is AM Roberts Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 12 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $109K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $63K repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $318K (2020) to $1.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Watch Hill Conservancy Westerly, RI | Education/Research | $316,298 |
| Watch Hill Lighthouse Keepers Association Westerly, RI | Capital Project | $217,000 |
| The United Theatre Westerly, RI | Programs | $200,000 |
| The Watch Hill Chapel Westerly, RI | Capital Project | $77,000 |
| Westerly Hospital Foundation Westerly, RI | Capital Project | $62,500 |
| Ocean Community YMCA Westerly, RI | Capital Project, Scholarships | $62,300 |
| Westerly Ambulance Corps Westerly, RI | Capital Project | $50,000 |
| Chorus of Westerly Westerly, RI | Programs | $20,000 |
| The Colonial Theatre Westerly, RI | Internships | $15,000 |
| Literacy Volunteers of Washington County Westerly, RI | Programs | $12,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23,773,586 | $1,309,760 | $1,279,388 | $1,047,598 | 12 | $1,155,380 | $1,185,752 | $1,120,586 |
| 2023 | $22,401,763 | $782,879 | $1,101,698 | $894,157 | 13 | $991,181 | $672,362 | $1,030,557 |
| 2022 | $20,363,165 | $964,917 | $1,373,674 | $1,155,800 | 10 | $1,258,450 | $849,693 | $1,103,300 |
| 2021 | $26,291,278 | $2,294,177 | $1,149,765 | $958,500 | 9 | $1,051,748 | $2,196,160 | $1,186,745 |
| 2020 | $24,790,835 | $643,601 | $515,252 | $317,712 | 9 | — | $542,651 | $1,080,123 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, AM Roberts Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for capital projects, programs, education and research, and internships.
The Watch Hill Conservancy, which received $316,298, describes its mission as preserving Watch Hill’s natural and built environments, scenic and open-space values, and historical character, and educating the public about them. The Ocean Community YMCA, which received $62,300, describes its work as strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, with equitable access to programs. Literacy Volunteers of Washington County, which received $12,500, says it offers free adult literacy programs tailored to participants’ goals, including basic literacy, English language learning, citizenship preparation, and workforce literacy. The East Beach Association, which received $5,000, describes its work as caring for, maintaining, and preserving Westerly’s East Beach oceanfront property.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $1,047,598. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $316,298, with a median grant of $56,150.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $316,298 to The Watch Hill Conservancy for education and research; $217,000 to Watch Hill Lighthouse Keepers Association for a capital project; $200,000 to The United Theatre for programs; $77,000 to The Watch Hill Chapel for a capital project; and $62,500 to Westerly Hospital Foundation for a capital project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Grant G Simmons III, Robert C Murray, and Carl A Contiguglia as trustees.
AM Roberts Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carl A Contiguglia
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Grant G Simmons III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert C Murray
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about AM Roberts Charitable Foundation
How much does AM Roberts Charitable Foundation give each year?
AM Roberts Charitable Foundation gave $1.0M across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $894K across 13 grants.
What is AM Roberts Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
AM Roberts Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $56,150, and its average grant was $87,300, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from AM Roberts Charitable Foundation that year got $22K on average.
Where does AM Roberts Charitable Foundation give grants?
AM Roberts Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Rhode Island: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Westerly, RI (12 grants).
Does AM Roberts Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on AM Roberts Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Capital Project" (6 grants) and "Programs" (3 grants).
Who are AM Roberts Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
AM Roberts Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Watch Hill Conservancy ($316,298), Watch Hill Lighthouse Keepers Association ($217,000) and The United Theatre ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is AM Roberts Charitable Foundation?
AM Roberts Charitable Foundation reported $23.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does AM Roberts Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for capital projects, programs, education and research, and internships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from AM Roberts Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is AM Roberts Charitable Foundation's EIN?
AM Roberts Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6948512. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does AM Roberts Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). AM Roberts Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/am-roberts-charitable-foundation-morg_7c6817d2414b4d549fe14d2a23cfb80d
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