Chaminade Club of Providence Rhode
Chaminade Club of Providence Rhode is a private foundation based in Barrington, Rhode Island. Its 2026 filing lists grants for music education to individual recipients in Rhode Island and several other states.
Chaminade Club of Providence Rhode at a glance
In short: Chaminade Club of Providence Rhode gave $13K across 10 grants in 2026 (avg $1K), mostly in Rhode Island. 60% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $12,700
- +37.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 10
- -28.6% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,270
- +92.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,050
- Total assets
- $246,084
- +7.9% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 60% first-time grantees (6 of 10, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (56% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Chaminade Club of Providence Rhode
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing lists Catherine C Bledsoe as the contact. Form and materials are listed as N/A.
- Contact
Application contact: Catherine C Bledsoe
Mailing address: 50 Lincoln Avenue, Barrington, RI 02806
Phone: (401) 246-2194
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Chaminade Club of Providence Rhode funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Geneva Lindsay ($3K). Together the top 10 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 56 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Rhode Island (56%), Massachusetts (16%), New York (10%), Texas (9%), and Connecticut (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Chaminade Club of Providence Rhode open to new grantees?
60%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 6 of 10 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2026). 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 2022 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2022) to $13K (2026). In 2026 it made 10 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva Lindsay Cranston, RI | Music Education | $3,000 |
| Anneliese Baum Hewlett, NY | Music Education | $1,300 |
| Nevan Dimucci Cranston, RI | Music Education | $1,300 |
| Benjamin Peckham Dallas, TX | Music Education | $1,200 |
| Aran Basu Stamford, CT | Music Education | $1,100 |
| Grace Miriam Lane Norton, MA | Music Education | $1,000 |
| Elizabeth Perda New Bedford, MA | Music Education | $1,000 |
| Nathan Tracey Warwick, RI | Music Education | $1,000 |
| Shawn Badre Providence, RI | Music Education | $1,000 |
| Anika Kulathu East Greenwich, RI | Music Education | $800 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $246,084 | $13,943 | $24,299 | $12,700 | 10 | $17,631 | $5,274 |
| 2025 | $228,000 | $27,401 | $24,780 | $9,250 | 14 | $18,818 | $5,526 |
| 2024 | $215,686 | $18,519 | $20,074 | $10,000 | 11 | $14,710 | $4,713 |
| 2023 | $197,742 | $21,904 | $16,938 | $8,000 | 11 | $12,651 | $12,189 |
| 2022 | $213,578 | $10,985 | $16,431 | $8,000 | 10 | $11,779 | $3,385 |
| 2021 | $232,847 | $37,554 | $4,491 | — | — | — | $6,654 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 filing lists music education as a restriction on awards, and all 10 grants listed for 2026 have music education as their stated purpose.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation gave $12,700 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $800 to $3,000, with a median of $1,050. The largest grants were $3,000 to Geneva Lindsay and $1,300 each to Anneliese Baum and Nevan DiMucci, all for music education.
The 2025 filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It names Catherine C Bledsoe as the contact for applying; the form and materials are listed as N/A. The filing lists music education as the restriction on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Ann Sears as president; Bruce Ruby as program chai; Joanna L Eddy as secretary; Catherine C Bledsoe as treasurer; Terry Lindsay, Maryann T Moeller, and Charles Elder as directors; Rene De La Garza as vice preside; and Maura Contrada as web support.
Chaminade Club of Providence Rhode is led by Ann Sears, President on the 2026 filing; none of the 9 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Ann Sears
President
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Elder
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maryann T. Moeller
Director
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Lindsay
Director
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine C. Bledsoe
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Ruby
Program Chai
President → Program Chai, 2026
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joanna L. Eddy
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rene De La Garza
Vice President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maura Contrada
Web Support
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Nancy Weiss-Fried (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Jenna Knasin (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: John Wincze (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Linnea Wincze (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Joseph Knasin (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Rosalind Y. Chua (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Glenda Sakala (2021) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Chaminade Club of Providence Rhode
How much does Chaminade Club of Providence Rhode give each year?
Chaminade Club of Providence Rhode gave $13K across 10 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $9K across 14 grants.
What is Chaminade Club of Providence Rhode's typical grant size?
Chaminade Club of Providence Rhode's median grant in 2026 was $1,050, and its average grant was $1,270, across 10 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Chaminade Club of Providence Rhode that year got $1K on average.
Where does Chaminade Club of Providence Rhode give grants?
Chaminade Club of Providence Rhode gives mostly in Rhode Island: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (16%) and New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cranston, RI (2 grants).
Does Chaminade Club of Providence Rhode give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Chaminade Club of Providence Rhode's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Music Education" (10 grants).
Who are Chaminade Club of Providence Rhode's largest grantees?
Chaminade Club of Providence Rhode's largest 2026 grantees include Geneva Lindsay ($3,000), Anneliese Baum ($1,300) and Nevan Dimucci ($1,300), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Chaminade Club of Providence Rhode?
Chaminade Club of Providence Rhode reported $246K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $14K.
What does Chaminade Club of Providence Rhode fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 filing lists music education as a restriction on awards, and all 10 grants listed for 2026 have music education as their stated purpose. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Chaminade Club of Providence Rhode?
The 2025 filing lists Catherine C Bledsoe as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Chaminade Club of Providence Rhode's EIN?
Chaminade Club of Providence Rhode's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-0383879. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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