Friends of Jack Foundation Inc
Emotional and referral support and assistance to children and their families in Massachusetts who are undergoing medical treatment,hospitalization, receiving emotional and mental health services and are the subjects of first repsonders.
Friends of Jack Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Friends of Jack Foundation Inc gave $50K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $50K), mostly in Rhode Island. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $50,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $169,054
- -39.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of Jack Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rhode Island Hospital Foundat ($50K).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 8 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $136K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island Hospital Foundat Providence, RI | — | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $169,054 | $138,952 | $238,350 | $50,000 | 1 | $20 |
| 2023 | $279,947 | $191,698 | $263,285 | $50,000 | 1 | $21 |
| 2022 | $368,130 | $357,569 | $286,487 | $51,164 | 2 | $17,821 |
| 2021 | $290,866 | $285,300 | $199,646 | $2,000 | Total only | $39 |
| 2020 | $178,043 | $244,303 | $230,688 | $135,514 | 4 | $77 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Friends of Jack Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Friends of Jack Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Mattapoisett, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $169K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $50K. Net investment income was $20.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of Jack Foundation Inc is led by Jilline Fearons, President on the 2024 filing; 1 of 19 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jilline Fearons
President
New on the 2024 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Corey Lorenco
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jaime Holbrook
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Slusarski
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Rock
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shelly Sullivan
Director
Corp. Clerk → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Roderiques
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Fearons
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Dawn Solowey
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Nick Daddona
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Patrick Walsh
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Sam Philbrook
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Vaughndre Henry
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
John Lapointe
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Kate Okolita
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Keith Dubois
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Lauren Jacob
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Peter Cohenno
Secretary
Executive Director → Executive Director & Secretary, 2022
Secretary & Executive Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$65K (2021) → $100K (2024)
Andrew Silva
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Chris Resendes (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jill Fearons (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Mary Van Pelt (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Vernon Miles (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Kevin Trahan (2020) — Director
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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $100K, to Peter Cohenno (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Friends of Jack Foundation Inc
How much does Friends of Jack Foundation Inc give each year?
Friends of Jack Foundation Inc gave $50K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $50K across 1 grant.
How large is Friends of Jack Foundation Inc?
Friends of Jack Foundation Inc reported $169K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $139K.
What is Friends of Jack Foundation Inc?
Friends of Jack Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Mattapoisett, MA. It holds $169K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Friends of Jack Foundation Inc operate?
Friends of Jack Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts, Rhode Island.
What is Friends of Jack Foundation Inc's EIN?
Friends of Jack Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4424674. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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