Harborone Foundation Rhode Island
Harborone Foundation Rhode Island is a private foundation based in Brockton, Massachusetts. Its 2023 filings report grants to organizations in Rhode Island, including charities working in education, youth services, housing, food assistance, older-adult services, and the arts.
Harborone Foundation Rhode Island at a glance
- Revenue (2024)
- $16,467
- -57.4% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $7,597
- -97.8% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $11,244
- -96.9% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Harborone Foundation Rhode Island
- 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: 770 Oak Street, Brockton, MA 02301
Phone: (508) 895-1347
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Harborone Foundation Rhode Island funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
130 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 124 grants of 130 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2023 grants went to organizations in Providence and Warwick, Rhode Island.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Is Harborone Foundation Rhode Island open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 11 of 34 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 47% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (+16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $290K (2020) to $337K (2022). In 2023 it made 35 grants totaling $335K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Meeting Street Providence, RI | Capital Campaign | $60,000 |
| The University of Rhode Island Foundation & Alumni Engagement on Behalf of Kingston, RI | University of Rhode Islands Talent Development Program | $50,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Providence Providence, RI | Renovation & Expansion of BGCPS Wanskuck Clubhouse | $25,000 |
| Olneyville Housing Corp Providence, RI | Innovation in Affordable Housing | $20,000 |
| Festival Ballet Providence Providence, RI | Diversity Initiatives in Scholarships, Staff, and Student Recruitment | $20,000 |
| Button Hole Providence, RI | Golf instruction simulators placement in local schools/and community centers | $20,000 |
| Mentor Rhode Island the RI Mentoring Partnership Inc Warwick, RI | Mentor RI Direct Service Mentoring Programs | $15,000 |
| Rhode Island Community Food Bank Association Providence, RI | Hunger relief for low-income individuals and families in Rhode Island | $15,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of RI Inc Providence, RI | Home-Delivered Meal Program | $10,000 |
| Pawtucket Central Falls Development Pawtucket, RI | Housing Equity PCF Homeownership Program | $10,000 |
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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 | — | $16,467 | $11,244 | — | — | $7,597 | — | $8,649 |
| 2023 | $1,427,492 | $38,615 | $361,724 | $335,000 | 35 | $346,411 | $23,302 | $75,074 |
| 2022 | $1,701,050 | $95,555 | $427,711 | $337,000 | 29 | $385,957 | $12,870 | $98,346 |
| 2021 | $2,380,729 | $284,971 | $418,157 | $329,180 | 31 | $329,180 | $194,315 | $114,257 |
| 2020 | $2,367,628 | $-250,999 | $351,305 | $290,000 | 35 | — | $11,024 | $114,898 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harborone Foundation Rhode Island reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grantees describe work that includes Meeting Street’s comprehensive educational and therapeutic services for children, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Providence’s programs for children and youth, and Olneyville Housing Corporation’s community development work, including increasing affordable housing. Other grantees describe work addressing hunger, youth mentoring, older adults’ nutritional needs, and access to arts and cultural events.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation gave $335,000 across 35 grants. Among the listed recipients, Meeting Street received $60,000; Boys and Girls Clubs of Providence received $25,000; Olneyville Housing Corporation and Button Hole each received $20,000; Rhode Island Community Food Bank Association and MENTOR Rhode Island each received $15,000; and Meals on Wheels of RI Inc and Providence Performing Arts Center each received $10,000. The 2024 filing reports no grants and is marked as the organization’s final return.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William A. White as president, Maureen Wilkinson as treasurer/director, and Jennifer L. White as secretary/director.
Harborone Foundation Rhode Island is led by William A. White, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William A. White
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer L. White
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maureen Wilkinson
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Phillip Kydd Left (2023) — Vice President & Community Representative
- Former: Phillip Kydd (2020–2022) — Vice President & Community Representative
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 Harborone Foundation Rhode Island
What does Harborone Foundation Rhode Island fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Harborone Foundation Rhode Island?
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 ↑
Where does Harborone Foundation Rhode Island make grants?
The listed 2023 grants went to organizations in Providence and Warwick, Rhode Island.
How much is Harborone Foundation Rhode Island required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Harborone Foundation Rhode Island reported a distributable amount of $9K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Harborone Foundation Rhode Island's EIN?
Harborone Foundation Rhode Island's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3904605. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Harborone Foundation Rhode Island 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 October 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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