Haffenreffer Family Fund
The Haffenreffer Family Fund is a public charity based in Providence, Rhode Island, formed in 1987. It operates as a supporting organization of the Rhode Island Community Foundation and makes grants for educational, charitable, and scientific purposes.
Haffenreffer Family Fund at a glance
In short: Haffenreffer Family Fund gave $724K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Rhode Island. 6% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $723,825
- +3.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,349
- +3.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $15,878,529
- +3.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (2 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Haffenreffer Family Fund
- Contact
Mailing address: One Union Station, Providence, RI 02903
Phone: (401) 274-4564
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Haffenreffer Family Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund ($80K). Together the top 10 received $467K.
Grant Size Distribution
151 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 136 grants of 151 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 55% of grant dollars went to recipients in Rhode Island, 17% to New Hampshire, 11% to Ohio, 10% to Connecticut, and 3% to Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Haffenreffer Family Fund open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 31 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $15K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 $554K (2021) to $724K (2024). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $724K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $79,891 |
| Rhode Island Hospital Providence, RI | Healthy Lives | $70,000 |
| Brown University Providence, RI | Educational Success | $67,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of Southern New England New Haven, CT | Healthy Lives | $50,000 |
| Southside Community Land Trust Providence, RI | Environment | $40,000 |
| The Salvation Army - Nashua New Hampshire Nashua, NH | Basic Human Needs | $39,964 |
| The Sanctuary United Pentecostal Church Inc Hudson, NH | Faith-Based | $39,964 |
| YMCA of Greater Nashua Nashua, NH | Children and Family | $39,964 |
| Fund for Ucap Providence, RI | Educational Success | $20,000 |
| Rhode Islanders Sponsoring Education Providence, RI | Basic Human Needs | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The fund says its endowment is managed as a permanent fund, with a long-term investment strategy intended to preserve and enhance principal while providing dependable income.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,878,529 | $1,071,986 | $1,060,390 | $723,825 | 31 | $1,071,986 |
| 2023 | $15,381,550 | $540,231 | $1,042,464 | $699,700 | 31 | $540,231 |
| 2022 | $14,480,422 | $445,751 | $966,772 | $628,177 | 31 | $445,751 |
| 2021 | $17,215,942 | $1,362,058 | $869,859 | $554,372 | 26 | $1,362,058 |
| 2020 | $14,990,480 | $514,977 | $962,993 | $634,372 | 32 | $514,977 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The fund’s stated mission is to operate exclusively for educational, charitable, and scientific purposes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as a Section 509(a)(3) supporting organization of the Rhode Island Community Foundation.
Its 2024 grants included support for a range of organizations. Rhode Island Hospital describes its mission as “delivering health with care.” Southside Community Land Trust says it provides land, education, and other resources so Rhode Islanders can grow food sustainably and build community food systems. Fund for UCAP says it supports at-risk youth with enrichment, after-school activities, and supplemental services. Other grantees describe work addressing hunger, homelessness and poverty, sexual violence, scholarships and mentoring, and public media.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund made 31 grants totaling $723,825. Grants ranged from $6,000 to $79,891, with a median of $15,000. The largest awards included $79,891 to Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund for general support; $70,000 to Rhode Island Hospital for healthy lives; $67,500 to Brown University for educational success; and $50,000 to Planned Parenthood of Southern New England for healthy lives.
Other 2024 grants included $40,000 to Southside Community Land Trust for the environment, $20,000 each to Fund for UCAP and Rhode Islanders Sponsoring Education, and $15,000 each to Day One, Amos House, and the Rhode Island Community Food Bank.
The 2024 filing says the fund reviews nonprofit status before making a grant. For grants with purposes other than general support, it requires a detailed report on use of the funds before making a subsequent grant.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kristen Haffenreffer as chairperson and David Haffenreffer and Karl Haffenreffer as trustees. It also lists David Cicilline as secretary, Jennifer Reid as treasurer, and Bridget Baratta, Daniel Kertzner, Christine PellegrI, Kelly Riley, and Adrian Boney as trustees.
Haffenreffer Family Fund is led by David Cicilline, Secretary, Rif President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 13 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Cicilline
Secretary, Rif President & CEO
Secretary → Secretary, Rif President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Haffenreffer
Chairperson
Chairman → Chairperson, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adrian Boney
Trustee, Rif Funding & Development Officer
Trustee → Trustee, Rif Funding & Development Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Kertzner
Trustee & Rif Senior Philanthropy Advisor
Trustee → Trustee & Rif Senior Philanthropy Advisor, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Haffenreffer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karl Haffenreffer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Haffenreffer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rudolf F. Haffenreffer IV
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Pellegri
Trustee & Rif Senior Philanthropy Advisor
Trustee → Trustee & Rif Senior Philanthropy Advisor, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bridget Baratta
Trustee & Rif Vice President Development
Trustee → Trustee & Rif Vice President Development, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Baker Dorsey
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Riley
Trustee & Rif Stewardship Officer
Trustee → Trustee & Rif Stewardship Officer, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Reid
Treasurer & Rif CFO
Treasurer → Treasurer & Rif CFO, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Jean Haffenreffer Baker (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Neil Steinberg (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Pamela Tesler Howitt (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Aaron Guckian (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: James Sanzi (2020–2021) — Former Trustee
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 Haffenreffer Family Fund
How much does Haffenreffer Family Fund give each year?
Haffenreffer Family Fund gave $724K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $700K across 31 grants.
What is Haffenreffer Family Fund's typical grant size?
Haffenreffer Family Fund's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $23,349, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Haffenreffer Family Fund that year got $18K on average.
Where does Haffenreffer Family Fund give grants?
Haffenreffer Family Fund gives mostly in Rhode Island: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Hampshire (17%) and Ohio (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Providence, RI (18 grants), Nashua, NH (2 grants) and Darien, CT (2 grants).
Does Haffenreffer Family Fund give general operating support?
Occasionally: 3% of Haffenreffer Family Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Basic Human Needs" (8 grants), "Healthy Lives" (6 grants) and "Educational Success" (4 grants).
Who are Haffenreffer Family Fund's largest grantees?
Haffenreffer Family Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund ($79,891), Rhode Island Hospital ($70,000) and Brown University ($67,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Haffenreffer Family Fund?
Haffenreffer Family Fund reported $15.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What does Haffenreffer Family Fund fund?
The fund’s stated mission is to operate exclusively for educational, charitable, and scientific purposes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as a Section 509(a)(3) supporting organization of the Rhode Island Community Foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Haffenreffer Family Fund?
Haffenreffer Family Fund has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Haffenreffer Family Fund's EIN?
Haffenreffer Family Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-6012787. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Haffenreffer Family Fund funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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