Fernando P Freitas Charitable Trust
Fernando P Freitas Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in East Providence, RI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $404K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $29K. Net investment income was $21K.
Fernando P Freitas Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Fernando P Freitas Charitable Trust gave $29K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Rhode Island. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $28,663
- +0.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,185
- +0.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,532
- Total assets
- $404,494
- -1.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (21% 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 Fernando P Freitas Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Diocese De Angra ($5K). Together the top 9 received $29K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Fernando P Freitas Charitable Trust gives
- Giving fell 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 141% of 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 $28K (2023) to $39K (2020). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Diocese De Angra | To Fund the Theological Studies of Seminarians | $4,532 |
| Diocese Do Funchal | To Fund the Theological Studies of Seminarians | $4,532 |
| Diocese of Providence Providence, RI | For Its General Uses and Purposes | $4,532 |
| Patriarcado De Lisboa (Diocese of Lisbon) | To Fund the Theological Studies of Seminarians | $4,532 |
| The Society of the Propagation of Faith New York, NY | For Its General Uses and Purposes | $4,532 |
| Fabrica Da Igreja Parogival De Santa Cruz | For Its General Uses and Purposes | $1,755 |
| Congregation of Sisters of Saint Dorothy Bristol, RI | For Its General Uses and Purposes | $1,416 |
| De Sao Vincente De Paulo Sao Pedro | For Its General Uses and Purposes | $1,416 |
| Legion of Christ Inc Thornwood, NY | For Its General Uses and Purposes | $1,416 |
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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 | $404,494 | $31,923 | $39,693 | $28,663 | 9 | $28,663 | $20,893 | $20,289 |
| 2023 | $412,264 | $7,945 | $44,441 | $28,490 | 9 | $31,400 | — | $19,284 |
| 2022 | $448,828 | $36,929 | $52,524 | $34,411 | 9 | $38,293 | $22,698 | $19,303 |
| 2021 | $464,423 | $65,248 | $57,608 | $37,727 | 9 | $43,222 | $50,921 | $25,263 |
| 2020 | $454,803 | $21,456 | $66,040 | $39,296 | 9 | — | $4,268 | $24,318 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fernando P Freitas Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fernando P Freitas Charitable Trust is led by Rosemary F. Arruda, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rosemary F. Arruda
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$16K (2020) → $0 (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $6K, to Rosemary F Arruda (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Fernando P Freitas Charitable Trust
How much does Fernando P Freitas Charitable Trust give each year?
Fernando P Freitas Charitable Trust gave $29K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $28K across 9 grants.
What is Fernando P Freitas Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Fernando P Freitas Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $4,532, and its average grant was $3,185, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Fernando P Freitas Charitable Trust give grants?
Fernando P Freitas Charitable Trust's top state is Rhode Island, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was New York (21%).
Does Fernando P Freitas Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Fernando P Freitas Charitable Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "To Fund the Theological Studies of Seminarians" (3 grants).
Who are Fernando P Freitas Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Fernando P Freitas Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Diocese De Angra ($4,532), Diocese Do Funchal ($4,532) and Diocese of Providence ($4,532), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Fernando P Freitas Charitable Trust?
Fernando P Freitas Charitable Trust reported $404K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $29K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Fernando P Freitas Charitable Trust's EIN?
Fernando P Freitas Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-7137369. 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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