Joseph C and Blanche Coutu Foundation
Joseph C and Blanche Coutu Foundation is a private foundation, based in Westerly, RI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $543K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 7 grants totaling $80K. Net investment income was $160K.
Joseph C and Blanche Coutu Foundation at a glance
In short: Joseph C and Blanche Coutu Foundation gave $80K across 7 grants in 2026 (avg $11K), mostly in Rhode Island. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $80,400
- +100.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $11,486
- +100.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $7,200
- Total assets
- $543,443
- +15.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Joseph C and Blanche Coutu Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Saint Raphael Academy ($36K). Together the top 7 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 32 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Joseph C and Blanche Coutu Foundation gives
- Giving grew 100% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 258% 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2020) to $80K (2026). In 2026 it made 7 grants totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Raphael Academy Pawtucket, RI | Unrestricted Gift | $36,000 |
| St Teresa School Pawtucket, RI | Unrestricted Gift | $18,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Pawtucket Pawtucket, RI | Unrestricted Gift | $7,200 |
| McAuley Corporation Providence, RI | Unrestricted Gift | $7,200 |
| Pawtucket Soup Kitchen Pawtucket, RI | Unrestricted Gift | $4,800 |
| Jeanne Jugan Residence of the Little Pawtucket, RI | Unrestricted Gift | $3,600 |
| Society of St Vincent Depaul Rhode Cranston, RI | Unrestricted Gift | $3,600 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $543,443 | $176,152 | $103,272 | $80,400 | 7 | $86,969 | $159,909 | $33,681 |
| 2025 | $470,086 | $32,912 | $62,188 | $40,200 | 7 | $45,772 | $16,172 | $36,906 |
| 2024 | $499,257 | $28,603 | $65,714 | $40,200 | 6 | $47,288 | $10,638 | $35,368 |
| 2023 | $536,637 | $75,549 | $62,993 | $40,200 | 6 | $46,954 | $62,036 | $34,206 |
| 2022 | $524,186 | $109,495 | $68,708 | $43,800 | 6 | $50,094 | $90,881 | $41,483 |
| 2021 | $483,423 | $13,503 | $57,078 | $33,500 | 6 | — | — | $38,539 |
| 2020 | $526,901 | $25,728 | $44,817 | $21,000 | 5 | — | $6,922 | $36,103 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joseph C and Blanche Coutu Foundation reported a distributable amount of $34K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Joseph C and Blanche Coutu Foundation's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
James J. McGair
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$9K (2020) → $9K (2026)
The Washington Trust Company
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$9K (2020) → $9K (2026)
Janet Louise Tracey
Committee Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $9K, to The Washington Trust Company (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Joseph C and Blanche Coutu Foundation
How much does Joseph C and Blanche Coutu Foundation give each year?
Joseph C and Blanche Coutu Foundation gave $80K across 7 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $40K across 7 grants.
What is Joseph C and Blanche Coutu Foundation's typical grant size?
Joseph C and Blanche Coutu Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $7,200, and its average grant was $11,486, across 7 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Joseph C and Blanche Coutu Foundation give grants?
Joseph C and Blanche Coutu Foundation gives mostly in Rhode Island: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pawtucket, RI (5 grants).
Does Joseph C and Blanche Coutu Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Joseph C and Blanche Coutu Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Joseph C and Blanche Coutu Foundation's largest grantees?
Joseph C and Blanche Coutu Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Saint Raphael Academy ($36,000), St Teresa School ($18,000) and Boys and Girls Club of Pawtucket ($7,200), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Joseph C and Blanche Coutu Foundation?
Joseph C and Blanche Coutu Foundation reported $543K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $87K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $34K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Joseph C and Blanche Coutu Foundation's EIN?
Joseph C and Blanche Coutu Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-6099414. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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