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
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Frederick C Tanner Memorial Fund reported a distributable amount of $115K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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.
How to Apply
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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
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include City Meal Site ($5,000), Community Preparatory School ($5,000), Farm Fresh Ri ($5,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ARTIST'S EXCHANGE CRANSTON, RI | GENERAL PURPOSES | $1,500 |
| CHILDREN'S FRIEND CENTAL FALLS, RI | GENERAL PURPOSES | $2,500 |
| CITY MEAL SITE PROVIDENCE, RI | GENERAL PURPOSES | $5,000 |
| COMMUNITY MUSIC WORKS PROVIDENCE, RI | GENERAL PURPOSES | $3,000 |
| COMMUNITY PREPARATORY SCHOOL PROVIDENCE, RI | GENERAL PURPOSES | $5,000 |
| FARM FRESH RI PAWTUCKET, RI | GENERAL PURPOSES | $5,000 |
| HOPE HEALTH PROVIDENCE, RI | GENERAL PURPOSES | $5,000 |
| HOPE ALZHEIMER'S CENTER CRANSTON, RI | GENERAL PURPOSES | $5,000 |
| MEALS ON WHEELS PROVIDENCE, RI | GENERAL PURPOSES | $5,000 |
| MCAULEY MINISTRIES PROVIDENCE, RI | GENERAL PURPOSES | $5,000 |
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Frederick C Tanner Memorial Fund fund?
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
How do I apply for a grant from Frederick C Tanner Memorial Fund?
**Grant Activity & Amounts** 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. **Recent Grants** Notable recent grantees include: • The Frosty Drew Memorial Fund ($5,000) • City Meal Site ($5,000) • The Substance Use and Mental Health Leadership Council of RI/DATA of RI ($5,000) • RI Community Food Bank
Where does Frederick C Tanner Memorial Fund make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
What size grants does Frederick C Tanner Memorial Fund award?
In 2025, Frederick C Tanner Memorial Fund awarded 24 grants totaling $98K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Frederick C Tanner Memorial Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Frederick C Tanner Memorial Fund reported a distributable amount of $115K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Frederick C Tanner Memorial Fund's EIN?
Frederick C Tanner Memorial Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-6011617. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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