Frederick C Tanner Memorial Fund
The Frederick C Tanner Memorial Fund is a private foundation based in Rumford, Rhode Island. Established in 1954, the organization operates as a 501(c)(3) entity and functions as a grantmaking foundation with no employees. The foundation supports various health, educational, and community service organizations through its grant program.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.4M
+0.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$98K
-2.2% YoY
Grant Count
24
+4.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
-6.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, its grantmaking activities focus on:
- Health organizations
- Educational institutions
- Community service organizations
- General purposes funding
Grantmaking
The foundation made 28 grants in its most recent fiscal year (ending March 2024). Typical grant awards range from $1,000 to $8,500, with an average grant amount of approximately $3,559 based on total giving of $99,645 across the grant portfolio.
Average Grant
amount of approximately $3,559 based on total giving of $99,645 across the grant portfolio.
Review Cycle
are documented in available sources.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending March 2024:
- Total Assets: $2,360,508
- Total Revenues: $101,460
- Total Expenses: $123,989
- Total Giving: $99,645
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,368,227 | $2,360,508 | $2,153,436 |
| Revenue | $137,802 | $101,460 | $119,411 |
| Expenses | $123,051 | $123,989 | $140,952 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $104,392 | $106,625 | $122,889 |
| Net Investment Income | $120,026 | $85,076 | $102,848 |
| Distributable Amount | $114,865 | $107,481 | $101,547 |
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
126 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAWRENCE G KNOWLES | PRESIDENT | 0.1 | — |
| WILLIAM F LUNNIE | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| F PAUL MOONEY JR | SEC/TREAS | 1 | $4,950 |
| JONATHAN R KNOWLES | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| ROBIN BOSS | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| TIM GORHAM | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| KIBBE REILLY | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| WILLIAM KENYON | VICE PRESIDE | 0.1 | — |
Contact Information
Mailing Address: PO Box 4931 Rumford, RI 02916
EIN: 05-6011617
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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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