Gilbane Family Foundation Inc
Gilbane Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Providence, Rhode Island. Its 2024 filing reports 24 grants totaling $231,630, including support for charitable organizations, education, and research.
Gilbane Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Gilbane Family Foundation Inc gave $232K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Rhode Island. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $231,630
- +85.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +2300.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,651
- -92.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $7,312,421
- +725.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (90% 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 Gilbane Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7 Jackson Walkway, Providence, RI 02903
Phone: (401) 456-5800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gilbane Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rhode Island Community Foundation ($200K). Together the top 10 received $225K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 25 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Rhode Island. Other recipient-state shares were New York (3%), Massachusetts (2%), California (1%), and Georgia (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Gilbane Family Foundation Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out 160% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $125K (2023) to $232K (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $232K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island Community Foundation Providence, RI | General Support | $200,000 |
| Next Step Fund Cambridge, MA | General Support | $4,500 |
| Brown University Providence, RI | Education | $4,400 |
| Refocus Inc Providence, RI | General Support | $4,000 |
| Breast Cancer Prevention Partners San Francisco, CA | Research | $2,650 |
| Association of Graduates of the US Military Academy West Point, NY | Education | $2,500 |
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | General Support | $2,000 |
| Food Bank for New York City New York, NY | General Support | $2,000 |
| Make the Road New York Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $2,000 |
| Convent of the Sacred Heart New York, NY | Education | $1,200 |
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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 | $7,312,421 | $8,458,040 | $248,945 | $231,630 | 24 | $231,791 | $101,391 | $145,130 |
| 2023 | $886,115 | $1,011,721 | $125,606 | $125,000 | 1 | $125,000 | $11,144 | $15,323 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gilbane Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $145K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include general support, education, and research. Among the grantees, REFOCUS INC describes its work as serving adults with differing physical and developmental needs, while Breast Cancer Prevention Partners says it works to prevent breast cancer by eliminating exposure to linked toxic chemicals and radiation. Feeding America describes its mission as ensuring equitable access to nutritious food, and Food Bank for New York City says it works to help New Yorkers achieve food security.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $231,630. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $200,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants were $200,000 to Rhode Island Community Foundation for general support, $4,500 to Next Step Fund for general support, $4,400 to Brown University for education, and $4,000 to REFOCUS INC for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeanne Radvany as president, Chloe Smith as secretary, and Robert Murray as treasurer. Directors listed are Eleanor Gilbane, Paul J Choquette III, John Berkery, and Madeleine Durkin.
Gilbane Family Foundation Inc is led by Jeanne Radvany, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeanne Radvany
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eleanor Gilbane
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Berkery
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Madeleine Durkin
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul J. Choquette III
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chloe Smith
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Murray
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Gilbane Family Foundation Inc
How much does Gilbane Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Gilbane Family Foundation Inc gave $232K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $125K across 1 grant.
What is Gilbane Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Gilbane Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $9,651, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gilbane Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Gilbane Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Rhode Island: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Providence, RI (4 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Gilbane Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of Gilbane Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education" (8 grants) and "Research" (4 grants).
Who are Gilbane Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Gilbane Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Rhode Island Community Foundation ($200,000), Next Step Fund ($4,500) and Brown University ($4,400), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gilbane Family Foundation Inc?
Gilbane Family Foundation Inc reported $7.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $232K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $145K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gilbane Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include general support, education, and research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gilbane Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gilbane Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Gilbane Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2694682. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Gilbane Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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 2022–2024
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