Edward J & Virginia M Routhier Foundation
The Edward J & Virginia M Routhier Foundation is a private foundation based in Johnston, Rhode Island. In filing year 2025, it reported 45 grants totaling $1,418,000, all to recipients in Rhode Island.
Edward J & Virginia M Routhier Foundation at a glance
In short: Edward J & Virginia M Routhier Foundation gave $1.4M across 45 grants in 2025 (avg $32K), mostly in Rhode Island. 2% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,418,000
- +4.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 45
- -4.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $31,511
- +8.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $17,208,030
- -0.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 2% first-time grantees (1 of 44, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Edward J & Virginia M Routhier Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: One Citizens Bank Way Jcb115, Johnston, RI 02919
Phone: (401) 260-4198
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edward J & Virginia M Routhier Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Miriam Hospital ($150K). Together the top 10 received $705K.
Grant Size Distribution
209 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 176 grants of 209 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Rhode Island.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Edward J & Virginia M Routhier Foundation open to new grantees?
2%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 44 grantees (2%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $32K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 95% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 36% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 135% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2022) to $1.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 45 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miriam Hospital Providence, RI | Unrestricted Gift | $150,000 |
| The Edward J & Virginia M Routhier Providence, RI | Donor-Advised Fund | $100,000 |
| Hasbro Children's Hospital Providence, RI | Unrestricted Gift | $65,000 |
| Rhode Island Hospital Providence, RI | Unrestricted Gift | $65,000 |
| Rhode Island Community Food Bank Providence, RI | Unrestricted Gift | $60,000 |
| Bradleyhasbro Children's Research Providence, RI | Unrestricted Gift | $50,000 |
| Hassenfeld Child Health Innovation Providence, RI | Unrestricted Gift | $50,000 |
| Hamilton School at Wheeler School Providence, RI | Unrestricted Gift | $50,000 |
| The Golf Foundation of RI Providence, RI | Unrestricted Gift | $50,000 |
| South County Hospital Healthcare Wakefield, RI | Unrestricted Gift | $40,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,208,030 | $1,389,188 | $1,563,492 | $1,418,000 | 45 | $1,459,979 | $1,306,033 | $1,080,392 |
| 2024 | $17,351,723 | $1,796,662 | $1,503,800 | $1,364,000 | 47 | $1,405,525 | $1,714,119 | $1,039,776 |
| 2023 | $17,006,592 | $882,565 | $1,270,105 | $1,137,000 | 38 | $1,176,082 | $796,259 | $962,745 |
| 2022 | $17,416,503 | $912,344 | $1,173,278 | $1,041,000 | 42 | $1,082,496 | $831,042 | $985,302 |
| 2021 | $17,682,240 | $2,496,211 | $1,329,297 | $1,169,000 | 37 | $1,210,150 | $2,409,698 | $1,098,950 |
| 2020 | $16,515,045 | $766,656 | $1,329,805 | $1,213,000 | 43 | — | $689,843 | $994,361 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edward J & Virginia M Routhier Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants included hospitals and other organizations whose stated work spans healthcare, food assistance, education, community wellness, and social services. For example, Rhode Island Community Food Bank says its mission is to improve quality of life for Rhode Islanders by advancing solutions to hunger. The Wolf School says it helps complex learners develop confidence, compassion, and a love of learning.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 45 grants totaling $1,418,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $150,000, with a median of $25,000. Among the largest were $150,000 to Miriam Hospital, $65,000 each to Hasbro Children’s Hospital and Rhode Island Hospital, and $60,000 to Rhode Island Community Food Bank. The filing described these gifts as unrestricted. Other recipients included South County Hospital Healthcare ($40,000), Butler Hospital ($32,000), and The Providence Center ($30,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Citizens Bank N.A. as trustee. It lists Dennis DiBenedetto, David Rampone, Renee R Evangelista, and Peter Arden as distribution committee members.
Edward J & Virginia M Routhier Foundation's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Citizens Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$49K (2020) → $47K (2025)
David Rampone
Distribution Committee Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $3K (2025)
Dennis Dibenedetto
Distribution Committee Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$23K (2020) → $23K (2025)
Peter Arden
Distribution Committee Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $3K (2025)
Renee R. Evangelista
Distribution Committee Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $47K, to Citizens Bank N a (Trustee). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Edward J & Virginia M Routhier Foundation
How much does Edward J & Virginia M Routhier Foundation give each year?
Edward J & Virginia M Routhier Foundation gave $1.4M across 45 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.4M across 47 grants.
What is Edward J & Virginia M Routhier Foundation's typical grant size?
Edward J & Virginia M Routhier Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $31,511, across 45 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Edward J & Virginia M Routhier Foundation that year got $25K on average.
Where does Edward J & Virginia M Routhier Foundation give grants?
Edward J & Virginia M Routhier Foundation gives mostly in Rhode Island: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Providence, RI (28 grants), Warwick, RI (3 grants), Pawtucket, RI (3 grants) and Cranston, RI (2 grants).
Does Edward J & Virginia M Routhier Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 96% of Edward J & Virginia M Routhier Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (43 of 45) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Edward J & Virginia M Routhier Foundation's largest grantees?
Edward J & Virginia M Routhier Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Miriam Hospital ($150,000), The Edward J & Virginia M Routhier ($125,000 across 2 grants) and Hasbro Children's Hospital ($65,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Edward J & Virginia M Routhier Foundation?
Edward J & Virginia M Routhier Foundation reported $17.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Edward J & Virginia M Routhier Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants included hospitals and other organizations whose stated work spans healthcare, food assistance, education, community wellness, and social services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edward J & Virginia M Routhier Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Edward J & Virginia M Routhier Foundation's EIN?
Edward J & Virginia M Routhier Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-0485198. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Edward J & Virginia M Routhier 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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