John N & Lou C Conyngham Family Charitable
John N & Lou C Conyngham Family Charitable is a private foundation based in Hope Valley, Rhode Island. Its filing states that its mission is to fund public educational institutions and cultural organizations; its 2025 grants also went to organizations working in areas including health, food security, community services, and environmental protection.
John N & Lou C Conyngham Family Charitable at a glance
In short: John N & Lou C Conyngham Family Charitable gave $65K across 54 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state Massachusetts. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $65,000
- +1.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 54
- -1.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,204
- +3.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $883,217
- -3.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 54, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (27% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John N & Lou C Conyngham Family Charitable
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Requests should be submitted as a letter to Sarah H Conyngham. The filing states there are no strict limitations, but identifies funding public educational institutions and cultural organizations as the foundation’s mission.
- Contact
Application contact: Sarah H Conyngham
Mailing address: 15A Newberry Lane, Hope Valley, RI 02832
Phone: (401) 539-8122
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John N & Lou C Conyngham Family Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Northwell Health Foundation ($8K). Together the top 10 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
257 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 257 grants of 257 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (27%), Rhode Island (23%), New York (22%), Montana (15%), and the District of Columbia (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 54 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is John N & Lou C Conyngham Family Charitable open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 54 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 96% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2020) to $65K (2025). In 2025 it made 54 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwell Health Foundation New Hyde Park, NY | Unrestricted Gift | $8,000 |
| Rhode Island Hospital Foundation Providence, RI | Unrestricted Gift | $5,000 |
| Charlemont Federated Church Charlemont, MA | Unrestricted Gift | $4,250 |
| Rican Carolina, RI | Unrestricted Gift | $2,750 |
| Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association Hope Valley, RI | Unrestricted Gift | $2,500 |
| National Wildlife Refuge Association Washington, DC | Unrestricted Gift | $2,500 |
| Crossroads RI Providence, RI | Unrestricted Gift | $2,000 |
| United Way of Missoula County Missoula, MT | Unrestricted Gift | $2,000 |
| Tyler Memorial Library Charlemont, MA | Unrestricted Gift | $1,500 |
| Long Island Cares Inc Hauppauge, NY | Unrestricted Gift | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $883,217 | $47,712 | $82,753 | $65,000 | 54 | $66,200 | $33,003 | $67,242 |
| 2024 | $918,327 | $130,807 | $79,215 | $64,000 | 55 | $65,200 | $117,309 | $63,099 |
| 2023 | $866,477 | $54,260 | $71,524 | $58,400 | 51 | $59,500 | $41,717 | $58,909 |
| 2022 | $883,669 | $29,748 | $75,845 | $60,000 | 52 | $62,200 | $18,469 | $60,859 |
| 2021 | $929,787 | $60,548 | $69,390 | $56,000 | 45 | $56,000 | $46,438 | $65,609 |
| 2020 | $938,844 | $19,045 | $45,471 | $31,725 | 32 | — | $16,748 | $58,508 |
| 2019 | $964,773 | $65,121 | $62,251 | $49,150 | 34 | — | $51,504 | $58,440 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John N & Lou C Conyngham Family Charitable reported a distributable amount of $67K for 2025 — 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 identifies funding public educational institutions and cultural organizations as its mission. Its 2025 recipients illustrate a range of supported organizations. For example, The Academy at Charlemont says it provides a rigorous education and fosters active citizenship and creativity. Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association says it works to promote and protect the lands and waters of its watershed. Island Harvest says its mission is to end hunger and reduce food waste on Long Island, while Long Island Cares says it works to support people experiencing hunger and food insecurity there.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 54 grants totaling $65,000. Grants ranged from $250 to $8,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest awards included $8,000 to Northwell Health Foundation, $5,000 to Rhode Island Hospital Foundation, $4,250 to Charlemont Federated Church, $2,750 to RICAN, and $2,500 each to Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association and National Wildlife Refuge Association. The listed purposes for these awards were “unrestricted gift.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John N Conyngham IV, Ann Kerlin Conyngham, Sarah H Conyngham, and Alison Neisloss as directors.
John N & Lou C Conyngham Family Charitable's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alison Neisloss
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Kerlin Conyngham
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John N Conyngham IV
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah H Conyngham
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 John N & Lou C Conyngham Family Charitable
How much does John N & Lou C Conyngham Family Charitable give each year?
John N & Lou C Conyngham Family Charitable gave $65K across 54 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $64K across 55 grants.
What is John N & Lou C Conyngham Family Charitable's typical grant size?
John N & Lou C Conyngham Family Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,204, across 54 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John N & Lou C Conyngham Family Charitable give grants?
John N & Lou C Conyngham Family Charitable's top state is Massachusetts, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Rhode Island (23%) and New York (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Missoula, MT (9 grants), Charlemont, MA (4 grants), Hope Valley, RI (3 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does John N & Lou C Conyngham Family Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 98% of John N & Lou C Conyngham Family Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (53 of 54) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John N & Lou C Conyngham Family Charitable's largest grantees?
John N & Lou C Conyngham Family Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Northwell Health Foundation ($8,000), Rhode Island Hospital Foundation ($5,000) and Charlemont Federated Church ($4,250), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John N & Lou C Conyngham Family Charitable?
John N & Lou C Conyngham Family Charitable reported $883K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $66K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $67K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does John N & Lou C Conyngham Family Charitable fund?
The foundation’s filing identifies funding public educational institutions and cultural organizations as its mission. Its 2025 recipients illustrate a range of supported organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John N & Lou C Conyngham Family Charitable?
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John N & Lou C Conyngham Family Charitable's EIN?
John N & Lou C Conyngham Family Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8037553. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 26, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 12, 2024)
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