Arpin Charitable Fund Inc (DBA Arpin Strong)
Arpin Charitable Fund Inc (DBA Arpin Strong) is a private foundation based in Essex, Connecticut. Its 2024 filing records 68 grants totaling $210,420 to organizations working in areas that include food assistance, health, housing, education, and environmental protection.
Arpin Charitable Fund Inc (DBA Arpin Strong) at a glance
In short: Arpin Charitable Fund Inc (DBA Arpin Strong) gave $210K across 68 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Rhode Island. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $210,420
- Grants made (2024)
- 68
- Average grant
- $3,094
- Median grant
- $2,827
- Total assets
- $3,130,266
- +2451.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (45% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Arpin Charitable Fund Inc (DBA Arpin Strong)
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Essex Trust as the contact and a letter of request as the required material. It states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations and that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Essex Trust
Mailing address: 176 Westbrook Road Suite 1, Essex, CT 06426
Phone: (860) 767-4416
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Arpin Charitable Fund Inc (DBA Arpin Strong) funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Global Institute for Transformation ($13K). Together the top 10 received $74K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 68 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 45% of grant dollars went to recipients in Rhode Island, 8% to Virginia, 8% to Connecticut, and 7% to New York. Listed recipients also include organizations in North Carolina, New Hampshire, and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 68 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Arpin Charitable Fund Inc (DBA Arpin Strong) gives
- In 2024 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 68 grants totaling $210K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Global Institute for Transformation Rocky Hill, CT | Program Services | $13,000 |
| Hope Hospice Providence, RI | Program Services | $7,500 |
| Meals on Wheels of RI Inc Providence, RI | Program Services | $7,500 |
| Rhode Island Free Clinic Providence, RI | Program Services | $7,500 |
| Rhode Island Community Food Bank Providence, RI | Program Services | $7,500 |
| Samaritans Purse Hurricane Relief Boone, NC | Program Services | $7,500 |
| Capstone Ministries Inc Providence, RI | Program Services | $6,500 |
| Village Link Providence, RI | Program Services | $6,000 |
| Co CFZ Jewish Community Centre Mazal TOV | Program Services | $6,000 |
| AIDS Project RI Providence, RI | Program Services | $5,000 |
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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 | $3,130,266 | $3,163,239 | $262,062 | $210,420 | 68 | $214,971 | $141,765 | $182,823 |
| 2023 | $122,697 | $95,342 | $26,015 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $53,370 | $40,412 | $28,854 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $41,812 | $32,937 | $20,195 | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arpin Charitable Fund Inc (DBA Arpin Strong) reported a distributable amount of $183K 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 funder is provided in the available information. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Meals on Wheels of RI describes its mission as helping older adults and other eligible populations maintain independent lifestyles through nutrition and other services; the Rhode Island Community Food Bank says it works to improve Rhode Islanders’ quality of life by advancing solutions to hunger. Save the Bay says it protects and restores the ecological health of the Narragansett Bay region, while Marguerite’s Place says it provides housing and supportive services to homeless women and their children.
Other 2024 grantees include organizations whose stated missions address education, support for people affected by Alzheimer’s disease, wishes and family resources for children with life-threatening illnesses, and longer, healthier lives.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 68 grants totaling $210,420. Grant amounts ranged from $96 to $13,000, with a median grant of $2,826. The largest listed grant was $13,000 to Global Institute for Transformation for program services. Other notable grants included $7,500 each to Hope Hospice, Meals on Wheels of RI, Rhode Island Free Clinic, Rhode Island Community Food Bank, and Samaritan’s Purse Hurricane Relief, all for program services.
Additional grants included $6,500 to Capstone Ministries; $6,000 each to Village Link and CO CFZ Jewish Community Centre Mazal Tov; and $5,000 each to AIDS Project RI, Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, A Wish Come True, Marguerite’s Place, Save the Bay, and West Bay Collaborative.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael F. Killoran and Karen Bannon as president, treasurer, and director. It lists Susan Garganese, Kevin Amatucci, Matthew Somweber, Lucille Towle, Jelena Stojanovic, and Nicholas Hunsaker as directors.
Arpin Charitable Fund Inc (DBA Arpin Strong) is led by Karen Bannon, President, Treasurer & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Karen Bannon
President, Treasurer & Director
Vice President Director & Vice President Directore → Vice President Secretary Director, 2023
Vice President Secretary Director → President, Treasurer & Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael F. Killoran
President, Treasurer & Director
President Treasurer Director → President, Treasurer & Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Amatucci
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Garganese
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jelena Stojanovic
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lucille Towle
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Somweber
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Hunsaker
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Arpin Charitable Fund Inc (DBA Arpin Strong)
How much does Arpin Charitable Fund Inc (DBA Arpin Strong) give each year?
Arpin Charitable Fund Inc (DBA Arpin Strong) gave $210K across 68 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Arpin Charitable Fund Inc (DBA Arpin Strong)'s typical grant size?
Arpin Charitable Fund Inc (DBA Arpin Strong)'s median grant in 2024 was $2,827, and its average grant was $3,094, across 68 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Arpin Charitable Fund Inc (DBA Arpin Strong) give grants?
Arpin Charitable Fund Inc (DBA Arpin Strong)'s top state is Rhode Island, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (8%) and Connecticut (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Providence, RI (14 grants), Warwick, RI (6 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants) and Rocky Hill, CT (3 grants).
Does Arpin Charitable Fund Inc (DBA Arpin Strong) give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 68 grants with a stated purpose on Arpin Charitable Fund Inc (DBA Arpin Strong)'s 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Services" (37 grants), "Program Support" (26 grants) and "Progam Support" (4 grants).
Who are Arpin Charitable Fund Inc (DBA Arpin Strong)'s largest grantees?
Arpin Charitable Fund Inc (DBA Arpin Strong)'s largest 2024 grantees include Global Institute for Transformation ($13,000), Hope Hospice ($7,500) and Meals on Wheels of RI Inc ($7,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Arpin Charitable Fund Inc (DBA Arpin Strong)?
Arpin Charitable Fund Inc (DBA Arpin Strong) reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $215K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $183K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Arpin Charitable Fund Inc (DBA Arpin Strong) fund?
No mission statement for the funder is provided in the available information. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arpin Charitable Fund Inc (DBA Arpin Strong)?
The filing lists Essex Trust as the contact and a letter of request as the required material. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Arpin Charitable Fund Inc (DBA Arpin Strong)'s EIN?
Arpin Charitable Fund Inc (DBA Arpin Strong)'s EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3454955. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 18, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Arpin Charitable Fund Inc (DBA Arpin Strong) funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/arpin-charitable-fund-inc-dba-arpin-strong-morg_fb4186d7a5ff495eaf5c9a04e510bbd8
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