Federated Foundations Inc
Federated Foundations Inc is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Block Island, RI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $561K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $774K. Net investment income was $81K.
Federated Foundations Inc at a glance
In short: Federated Foundations Inc gave $774K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $129K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $773,910
- +139.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -82.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $128,985
- +1296.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $126,250
- Total assets
- $560,974
- -44.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Federated Foundations Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Board of Family Children's S ($270K). Together the top 6 received $774K.
Grant Size Distribution
108 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 103 grants of 108 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Federated Foundations Inc gives
- Giving grew 1042% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2022) to $774K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $774K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Board of Family Children's S New York, NY | SUPPORT OF Community Mental Health CenterS | $269,910 |
| Thanks to Scandinavia Inc San Diego, CA | Support of International Development | $250,000 |
| Guild Hall of East Hampton Inc East Hampton, NY | Support of Arts and Culture | $250,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Chicago, IL | SUPPORT OF Alzheimer's Disease RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AWARENESS, TREATMENT, ADVOCACY | $2,500 |
| The Studio Museum in Harlem New York, NY | Support of Arts and Culture | $1,200 |
| Androscoggin Alumni Association Inc Harrison, NY | SUPPORT OF Educational Institutions | $300 |
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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 | $560,974 | $347,731 | $790,753 | $773,910 | 6 | $773,910 | $81,309 | $39,654 |
| 2023 | $1,010,913 | $1,437 | $341,075 | $323,325 | 35 | $323,325 | $30,254 | $62,587 |
| 2022 | $1,350,551 | $42,619 | $59,022 | $36,300 | 22 | $36,300 | $34,632 | $67,135 |
| 2021 | $1,366,954 | $423,076 | $82,150 | $67,745 | 23 | $67,745 | $408,488 | $55,203 |
| 2020 | $1,026,028 | $41,331 | $66,405 | $57,905 | 22 | — | $42,019 | $48,045 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Federated Foundations Inc reported a distributable amount of $40K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Federated Foundations Inc's only listed officer is Patricia Shiland, Officer on the 2024 filing (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patricia Shiland
Officer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Laurie Sprayregen (2020–2023) — Officer
- Former: Alice Netter (2020–2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Federated Foundations Inc
How much does Federated Foundations Inc give each year?
Federated Foundations Inc gave $774K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $323K across 35 grants.
What is Federated Foundations Inc's typical grant size?
Federated Foundations Inc's median grant in 2024 was $126,250, and its average grant was $128,985, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Federated Foundations Inc give grants?
Federated Foundations Inc gives mostly in New York: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (32%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Federated Foundations Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Federated Foundations Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Federated Foundations Inc's largest grantees?
Federated Foundations Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Board of Family Children's S ($269,910), Thanks to Scandinavia Inc ($250,000) and Guild Hall of East Hampton Inc ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Federated Foundations Inc?
Federated Foundations Inc reported $561K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $774K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $40K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Federated Foundations Inc?
Federated Foundations Inc is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Block Island, RI. It holds $561K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Federated Foundations Inc's EIN?
Federated Foundations Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6143973. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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