Bafflin Foundation
The Bafflin Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Providence, Rhode Island. Established in 1991, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a focus on supporting nonprofit organizations across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.9M
+7.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
-1.9% YoY
Grant Count
28
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$40K
-1.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary mission is to support nonprofit organizations that focus on art, animals, plants, and the earth. In the art field, the foundation concentrates on painting and sculpture from France and the United States.
The foundation's grantmaking priorities include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Environmental and land conservation initiatives
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Although the Bafflin Foundation's grantmaking does not have geographic restrictions, the majority of grants are made to organizations located in southern New England, specifically:
- Connecticut
- Massachusetts
- Rhode Island
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Assets: $12,969,930 (as of most recent 990 filing in 2023)
Total Giving: $1,132,974 (2023)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,891,314 | $12,969,930 | $19,975,839 |
| Revenue | $905,288 | $1,029,262 | $682,793 |
| Expenses | $1,208,132 | $1,254,365 | $1,335,438 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,168,477 | $1,202,232 | $1,272,120 |
| Net Investment Income | $865,633 | $1,011,948 | $664,763 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,181,217 | $1,067,476 | $1,088,138 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
136 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 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL A SILVER | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY | 4 | $35,394 |
| MICHAEL M EDWARDS | DIRECTOR/TREASURER | 4 | $35,394 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation awarded a $25,000 grant to Colchester Land Trust, supporting land conservation efforts in Connecticut.
Bafflin Foundation awards $25K grant to Colchester Land TrustRelated Funders
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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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