Genie & Donald Rice Char Tr
Genie & Donald Rice Char Tr is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. It makes grants for charitable, scientific, literary, religious, or educational purposes.
Genie & Donald Rice Char Tr at a glance
In short: Genie & Donald Rice Char Tr gave $36K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $35,990
- +57.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- +13.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,384
- +39.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $775
- Total assets
- $490,051
- +59.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Genie & Donald Rice Char Tr
- How to Apply
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The filing lists a letter of inquiry as the required form and materials, with Donald S Rice as the contact. Awards are restricted to charitable, scientific, literary, religious, or educational purposes.
- Contact
Application contact: Donald S Rice
Mailing address: 26-S Neds Point Road PO Box 186, Mattapoisett, MA 02739
Phone: (917) 886-9121
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Genie & Donald Rice Char Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was NY Landmarks Conservancy ($6K). Together the top 10 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
101 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 101 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (61%), Massachusetts (23%), Florida (9%), Washington, DC (6%), and Connecticut (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
How Genie & Donald Rice Char Tr gives
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 56% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2020) to $36K (2024). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NY Landmarks Conservancy New York, NY | General Purposes | $5,890 |
| The Seaver Autism Center New York, NY | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| St Gabriel's Espiscopal Church Marion, MA | General Purposes | $4,500 |
| Civitas New York, NY | General Purposes | $2,600 |
| John and Mable Ringling Museum Sarasota, FL | General Purposes | $2,500 |
| Ross School East Hampton, NY | PC | $2,000 |
| Friends Upper East Side New York, NY | General Purposes | $1,500 |
| Buttonwood Park Zoo New Bedford, MA | General Purposes | $1,500 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Washington, DC | General Purposes | $1,500 |
| New Bedford Whaling Museum New Bedford, MA | General Purposes | $1,000 |
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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 | $490,051 | $74,542 | $41,864 | $35,990 | 26 | $37,985 | $46,025 | $36,716 |
| 2023 | $308,099 | $26,465 | $26,921 | $22,900 | 23 | $24,895 | $6,907 | $24,496 |
| 2022 | $308,555 | $54,728 | $33,896 | $29,300 | 24 | $31,340 | $27,787 | $22,047 |
| 2021 | $287,723 | $55,339 | $28,573 | $23,055 | 27 | $25,000 | $26,287 | $22,636 |
| 2020 | $260,987 | $45,013 | $23,143 | $18,890 | 1 | — | $20,753 | $18,446 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Genie & Donald Rice Char Tr reported a distributable amount of $37K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its grantmaking as supporting charitable, scientific, literary, religious, or educational purposes. Its 2024 grants included organizations working in areas such as conservation, health, education, the arts, and historic preservation.
Those organizations describe their own work in varied ways. For example, Environmental Defense Fund says it works to preserve natural systems and find practical solutions to environmental problems; Southcoast Health System says its mission is to care for and improve health in its communities; and the Sarasota Film Society describes its work as providing community outreach and education through film.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $35,990 through 26 grants. Grants ranged from $250 to $5,890, with a median of $775. Among the largest grants were $5,890 to NY Landmarks Conservancy, $5,000 to The Seaver Autism Center, $4,500 to St Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, and $2,600 to Civitas. Each was listed for general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Donald S Rice and Edgenie Higgins Rice as trustees.
Genie & Donald Rice Char Tr's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donald S. Rice
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Edgenie Higgins Rice
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Genie & Donald Rice Char Tr
How much does Genie & Donald Rice Char Tr give each year?
Genie & Donald Rice Char Tr gave $36K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $23K across 23 grants.
What is Genie & Donald Rice Char Tr's typical grant size?
Genie & Donald Rice Char Tr's median grant in 2024 was $775, and its average grant was $1,384, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Genie & Donald Rice Char Tr give grants?
Genie & Donald Rice Char Tr gives mostly in New York: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (23%) and Florida (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (13 grants), New Bedford, MA (4 grants), Sarasota, FL (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Genie & Donald Rice Char Tr give general operating support?
Yes: 96% of Genie & Donald Rice Char Tr's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Genie & Donald Rice Char Tr's largest grantees?
Genie & Donald Rice Char Tr's largest 2024 grantees include NY Landmarks Conservancy ($5,890), The Seaver Autism Center ($5,000) and St Gabriel's Espiscopal Church ($4,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Genie & Donald Rice Char Tr?
Genie & Donald Rice Char Tr reported $490K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $38K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $37K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Genie & Donald Rice Char Tr fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its grantmaking as supporting charitable, scientific, literary, religious, or educational purposes. Its 2024 grants included organizations working in areas such as conservation, health, education, the arts, and historic preservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Genie & Donald Rice Char Tr?
The filing lists a letter of inquiry as the required form and materials, with Donald S Rice as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Genie & Donald Rice Char Tr's EIN?
Genie & Donald Rice Char Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2777129. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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