Arthur L Getz Charitable Tr
The Arthur L Getz Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Johnston, Rhode Island. Established in 1996, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees and functions as a grantmaking entity focused on supporting charitable causes through unrestricted gifts to nonprofit organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.2M
-1.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$173K
+4.5% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$173K
+4.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust primarily funds unrestricted gifts to charitable organizations. Its grantmaking priorities include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
The trust has supported organizations including Seeds Of Faith Inc. and The Palace Theatre, which received a $5,000 grant.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust operates primarily in Rhode Island and the New England region, with documented grantmaking activity in the Northeast.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Most Recent Filing (2024):
- Total Assets: $3,261,251
- Total Revenues: $166,070
- Total Expenses: $208,705
- Total Giving: $173,405
Revenue Composition (FY 2024):
- Investment income and dividends: $105,450
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $60,620
Year-over-Year Changes:
- Total revenues declined 16.3% from the prior year ($198,338 in FY 2023)
- Investment income decreased 6% year-over-year
- Net gains from asset sales declined 29.6%
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,222,419 | $3,261,251 | $3,299,164 |
| Revenue | $178,397 | $166,070 | $198,338 |
| Expenses | $218,894 | $208,705 | $225,873 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $189,118 | $180,825 | $194,379 |
| Net Investment Income | $150,095 | $138,836 | $171,654 |
| Distributable Amount | $177,669 | $164,898 | $160,376 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
141 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CITIZENS BANK N A | TRUSTEE | 5 | $29,827 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The trust has demonstrated consistent grantmaking activity, with recent grants supporting cultural and community organizations in the region.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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