Amica Companies Foundation
Amica Companies Foundation is a private foundation based in Lincoln, Rhode Island. It supports qualified 501(c)(3) organizations, generally community-based organizations serving Rhode Island residents, with grants for programs aligned with its mission.
Amica Companies Foundation at a glance
In short: Amica Companies Foundation gave $4.2M across 1,288 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Rhode Island. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,182,779
- +31.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1,288
- -55.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,247
- +197.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $43,763,717
- -0.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (297 of 1,270, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (35% 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 Amica Companies Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds, according to its filing. Its website describes an online application process, with applications accepted year-round and reviewed quarterly. It asks organizations to submit only one application per year. The website’s listed cutoffs are March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1, with decisions communicated the following month. The September 1, 2026 cutoff shown for the current opportunity has passed.
- Contact
Mailing address: 100 Amica Way, Lincoln, RI 02865-1156
Phone: (800) 652-6422
Website: https://amica.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Amica Companies Foundation
Who Amica Companies Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation Inc ($250K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($153), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
13,649 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13,628 grants of 13,649 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website says grants are generally restricted to community-based organizations serving Rhode Island residents. Its 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Rhode Island (35%), Massachusetts (22%), New York (6%), Connecticut (5%) and Florida (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 1,288 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Amica Companies Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 297 of 1,270 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $210 first-time, $563 repeat.
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 41% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 200% 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 $3.0M (2021) to $4.2M (2020). In 2024 it made 1,288 grants totaling $4.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation Inc Boston, MA | General Purpose | $250,000 |
| Anchor Health Initiative Corp Stamford, CT | General Purpose | $162,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua Nashua, NH | General Purpose | $125,834 |
| Lawrence Catholic Academy of Lawrence Massachusetts Inc Lawrence, MA | General Purpose | $116,668 |
| Glimmerglass Opera Theatre Inc Cooperstown, NY | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| RI Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School E Providence, RI | General Purpose | $94,752 |
| United Way of Rhode Island Inc Providence, RI | General Purpose | $75,700 |
| College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | General Purpose | $68,060 |
| Crossroads Rhode Island Providence, RI | General Purpose | $61,130 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | General Purpose | $53,575 |
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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 | $43,763,717 | $3,187,395 | $4,113,805 | $4,182,779 | 1,288 | $4,182,784 | $2,770,047 | $2,094,380 |
| 2023 | $43,815,872 | $1,960,227 | $2,825,767 | $3,173,711 | 2,903 | $3,176,011 | $1,270,817 | $2,071,352 |
| 2022 | $41,082,557 | $5,905,327 | $3,404,491 | $3,062,796 | 2,854 | $3,063,796 | $4,725,783 | $2,107,508 |
| 2021 | $51,507,410 | $5,200,063 | $3,108,608 | $2,975,212 | 3,072 | $2,974,597 | $5,316,399 | $2,350,847 |
| 2020 | $46,575,572 | $2,763,503 | $3,887,140 | $4,189,702 | 3,532 | — | $2,358,227 | $2,099,526 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Amica Companies Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to harness the power of enduring relationships to help individuals, families and communities become economically independent and strong. Its website lists basic needs and community development, education, health, arts and culture, and community and public affairs as funding areas. It generally does not support capital campaigns, building restorations, or operating expenses.
Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Crossroads Rhode Island says it helps homeless or at-risk individuals and families secure stable homes, while the Rhode Island Community Food Bank says it works to advance solutions to hunger. Community Preparatory School describes its work as helping students in grades 4 to 8 reach their academic and leadership potential.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 1,288 grants totaling $4,182,779. Grants ranged from $53 to $250,000, with a median of $500.
Among its largest reported 2024 grants were $250,000 to Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation Inc.; $162,500 to Anchor Health Initiative Corp; $125,834 to Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua; $116,668 to Lawrence Catholic Academy of Lawrence Massachusetts Inc.; and $100,000 to Glimmerglass Opera Theatre Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Edmund Shallcross III as president, CEO and director; James P. Loring as treasurer; Jennifer M. Morrison as general counsel and secretary; and Susan F. Chung as chief investment officer. Directors listed are Jill J. Avery, Ivy L. Brown, Debra A. Canales, Patricia W. Chadwick, Michael D. Jeans and Matthew A. Lopes Jr.
Amica Companies Foundation is led by Edmund Shallcross III, President, CEO & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 16 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edmund Shallcross III
President, CEO & Director
Chair, President, CEO & Director → President, CEO & Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debra A. Canales
Director
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debra M. Paul
Director
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane D. Souza
Director
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill J. Avery
Director
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael D. Jeans
Director
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia W. Chadwick
Director
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter M. Marino
Director
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald K. Machtley
Director
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ivy L. Brown
Director
On filings since 2022
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew A. Lopes Jr.
Director
On filings since 2022
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heidi C. Pearlson
Director
On filings since 2023
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joan C. Pearlson
Director
On filings since 2023
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James P. Loring
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer M. Morrison
General Counsel & Secretary
General Counsel → General Counsel & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan F. Chung
Chief Investment Officer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Donald J. Reaves (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Suzanne E. Casey (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Barry G. Hittner (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey P. Aiken (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Robert A. Dimuccio (2020–2022) — Chair, President, CEO & Director
- Former: Robert K. Benson (2020) — Chief Investment Officer
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 Amica Companies Foundation
How much does Amica Companies Foundation give each year?
Amica Companies Foundation gave $4.2M across 1,288 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.2M across 2,903 grants.
What is Amica Companies Foundation's typical grant size?
Amica Companies Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $3,247, across 1,288 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Amica Companies Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Amica Companies Foundation give grants?
Amica Companies Foundation's top state is Rhode Island, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (22%) and New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Providence, RI (98 grants), Boston, MA (41 grants), New York, NY (37 grants) and Washington, DC (34 grants).
Does Amica Companies Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Amica Companies Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1,288 of 1,288) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Amica Companies Foundation's largest grantees?
Amica Companies Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation Inc ($250,000), Anchor Health Initiative Corp ($162,500) and Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua ($125,834), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($153), which are not listed by name. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Amica Companies Foundation?
Amica Companies Foundation reported $43.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Amica Companies Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to harness the power of enduring relationships to help individuals, families and communities become economically independent and strong. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Amica Companies Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds, according to its filing. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Amica Companies Foundation's EIN?
Amica Companies Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-0493445. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Amica Companies 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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