Nicholas Caldarone Foundation
The Nicholas Caldarone Foundation is a private foundation based in Johnston, Rhode Island. Its 2026 filing reports 13 grants totaling $15,000, including unrestricted gifts to organizations in Rhode Island and other states.
Nicholas Caldarone Foundation at a glance
In short: Nicholas Caldarone Foundation gave $15K across 13 grants in 2026 (avg $1K), mostly in Rhode Island. 0% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $15,000
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,154
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $266,405
- -7.1% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 13, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (80% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Nicholas Caldarone Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: Citizens Bank N A
Mailing address: 1 Citizens Plaza, Providence, RI 02903
Phone: (401) 456-1156
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nicholas Caldarone Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Dorcas International Institute of RI ($3K). Together the top 10 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 65 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Rhode Island. Florida, Iowa, and Tennessee each received 7% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Nicholas Caldarone Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 0 of 13 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−17%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 170% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2024) to $20K (2022). In 2026 it made 13 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dorcas International Institute of RI Providence, RI | Unrestricted Gift | $3,000 |
| Tockwotton Homerogers Fund East Providence, RI | Unrestricted Gift | $1,500 |
| Hasbro Children's Hospital Providence, RI | Unrestricted Gift | $1,500 |
| The Shriners Hospital for Children Tampa, FL | Unrestricted Gift | $1,000 |
| Meeting Street School Providence, RI | Unrestricted Gift | $1,000 |
| The Groden Center Inc Providence, RI | Unrestricted Gift | $1,000 |
| Special Olympics Rhode Island Smithfield, RI | Unrestricted Gift | $1,000 |
| Rhode Island Community Food Bank Providence, RI | Unrestricted Gift | $1,000 |
| Rhode Island Bar Foundation Cranston, RI | Unrestricted Gift | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross Boone, IA | Unrestricted Gift | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $266,405 | $11,249 | $31,041 | $15,000 | 13 | $22,992 | $3,280 | $13,521 |
| 2025 | $286,770 | $4,887 | $31,639 | $15,000 | 13 | $23,308 | — | $14,460 |
| 2024 | $313,522 | $5,294 | $31,821 | $15,000 | 13 | $23,385 | — | $15,241 |
| 2023 | $340,049 | $803 | $34,362 | $18,000 | 14 | $26,122 | — | $16,286 |
| 2022 | $373,608 | $3,443 | $36,154 | $20,000 | 12 | $27,961 | — | $18,535 |
| 2021 | $406,308 | $3,818 | $36,574 | $20,000 | 11 | — | — | $20,526 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nicholas Caldarone Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants included organizations whose stated missions cover areas such as children’s health care, services for people with autism or behavioral disorders, sports opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities, food assistance, legal education and justice, and golf-related scholarships. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $15,000. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $3,000, with a median of $1,000. Listed recipients include Dorcas International Institute of RI ($3,000), Tockwotton HomeRogers Fund ($1,500), Hasbro Children’s Hospital ($1,500), and Shriners Hospital for Children ($1,000). The listed grants were described as unrestricted gifts.
The foundation’s 2025 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. How to apply: The filing lists Citizens Bank N.A. as the contact; form and materials are listed as N/A, deadlines as N/A, and award restrictions as “SEE ATTACHED.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Citizens Bank N.A., Irving J. Waldman, Esq., and James J. McGair, Esq. as co-trustees.
Nicholas Caldarone Foundation's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Citizens Bank N A
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$4K (2021) → $4K (2026)
Irving J. Waldman Esq.
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$5K (2021) → $5K (2026)
James J. McGair Esq.
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$5K (2021) → $5K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 $5K, to Irving J Waldman ESQ (Co-Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Nicholas Caldarone Foundation
How much does Nicholas Caldarone Foundation give each year?
Nicholas Caldarone Foundation gave $15K across 13 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $15K across 13 grants.
What is Nicholas Caldarone Foundation's typical grant size?
Nicholas Caldarone Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,154, across 13 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Nicholas Caldarone Foundation give grants?
Nicholas Caldarone Foundation gives mostly in Rhode Island: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (7%) and Iowa (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Providence, RI (7 grants).
Does Nicholas Caldarone Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Nicholas Caldarone Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Nicholas Caldarone Foundation's largest grantees?
Nicholas Caldarone Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Dorcas International Institute of RI ($3,000), Tockwotton Homerogers Fund ($1,500) and Hasbro Children's Hospital ($1,500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Nicholas Caldarone Foundation?
Nicholas Caldarone Foundation reported $266K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $23K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Nicholas Caldarone Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nicholas Caldarone Foundation?
Nicholas Caldarone Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Nicholas Caldarone Foundation's EIN?
Nicholas Caldarone Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-0467833. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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