The Fred M Roddy Foundation is a private charitable nonprofit organization established in 1973 as a Massachusetts nonprofit. Based in Providence, Rhode Island, the foundation is dedicated to supporting health, medical, and educational projects through grants to other 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. The foundation focuses on capital projects and occasional pilot initiatives rather than operational expenses.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.8M
+4.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$765K
+72.3% YoY
Grant Count
13
+62.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$59K
+6.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to support organizations carrying on research, educational, or operational efforts for the cure or alleviation of afflictions of body or mind, or general educational or charitable purposes. The foundation prioritizes:
- Health and medical projects
- Educational initiatives
- Projects with health or medical components related to education
- Capital projects and equipment needs
- Facilities improvements
Grantmaking
Invitation Only
** Applications are by invitation only. Organizations interested in applying are encouraged to express their interest early through email and Zoom discussions. The foundation prefers to receive initial inquiries during January–February.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports projects within the Attleboro, Massachusetts, to Providence, Rhode Island, corridor. However, the foundation also funds organizations in Tennessee and has a broader geographic reach that includes Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $7,482,180
- Total Revenue: $551,558
- Total Expenses: $547,511
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Number of Employees: 0
Compensation (2024):
- Elizabeth McIntyre (President): $33,000
Important Note: The foundation does not accept donations.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,796,083 | $7,482,180 | $7,479,353 |
| Revenue | $1,105,826 | $551,558 | $942,582 |
| Expenses | $856,079 | $547,511 | $623,618 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $803,768 | $477,126 | $568,580 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,018,635 | $510,229 | $901,168 |
| Distributable Amount | $581,840 | $528,432 | $531,756 |
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
66 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Elizabeth A. McIntyre – President
- Edward A. Duclos – Treasurer
- John E. McIntyre – Clerk
The foundation was established at the direction of Fred Mason Roddy (1905–1969), a mechanical engineer and founder of Cumberland Engineering. John W. McIntyre, Roddy's close friend and attorney, served as president until his death in 2006, followed by David I. McIntyre and now Elizabeth A. McIntyre.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth A McIntyre | President | 20 | $33,000 |
| Edward A Duclos | Treasurer | 1 | $3,000 |
| John E McIntyre | Clerk | 1 | $3,000 |
Contact Information
Email: [email protected] (strongly preferred)
Mailing Address: Fred M Roddy Foundation, Inc. 10 Dorrance St., Suite 700 Providence, RI 02903
Available Upon Request:
- Most recent 3 years of Form 990-PF
- IRS Non-profit status letter
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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