Providence Female Charitable Society
The Providence Female Charitable Society is a private foundation based in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. It provides assistance to women and their families and makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations.
Providence Female Charitable Society at a glance
In short: Providence Female Charitable Society gave $39K across 11 grants in 2026 (avg $4K), mostly in Rhode Island. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $39,070
- +4.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $3,552
- -5.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $3,200
- Total assets
- $566,932
- +2.9% 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 October 2026.
How to apply to Providence Female Charitable Society
- 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: 670 Ives Road, East Greenwich, RI 02818
Phone: (401) 864-1622
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Providence Female Charitable Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Domestic Violence Resource Center of South County ($9K). Together the top 10 received $39K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 47 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for filing year 2026 went to recipients in Rhode Island.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Providence Female Charitable Society gives
- 91% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+14%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $29K (2024) to $39K (2026). In 2026 it made 11 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Violence Resource Center of South County Wakefield, RI | GIFT | $8,700 |
| Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center Warwick, RI | GIFT | $5,220 |
| Saint Mary Church Pawtucket Pawtucket, RI | GIFT | $5,000 |
| Lucy's Hearth Middletown, RI | GIFT | $4,300 |
| Saint Mary Church Newport Newport, RI | GIFT | $3,700 |
| Spring Green Memorial Baptist Church Warwick, RI | GIFT | $3,200 |
| United Congregational Church Little Compton, RI | GIFT | $3,200 |
| Women's Resource Center Newport, RI | GIFT | $2,400 |
| Crossroads Providence, RI | GIFT | $1,500 |
| Amos House Providence, RI | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $566,932 | $64,283 | $48,353 | $39,070 | 11 | $39,070 | $57,378 | $38,477 |
| 2025 | $551,002 | $55,069 | $46,420 | $37,420 | 10 | $37,420 | $43,312 | $35,828 |
| 2024 | $542,353 | $30,061 | $42,015 | $28,840 | 10 | $28,840 | $19,403 | $36,135 |
| 2023 | $554,307 | $24,330 | $44,183 | $34,220 | 8 | $34,220 | $14,019 | $33,029 |
| 2022 | $574,160 | $59,729 | $49,583 | $39,020 | 8 | $39,020 | $46,964 | $37,346 |
| 2021 | $564,014 | $31,795 | $42,506 | $34,220 | 1 | — | $20,362 | $31,768 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Providence Female Charitable Society reported a distributable amount of $38K for 2026 — 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 2025 filing describes its direct charitable activity as providing assistance to ladies through purchases of clothing and furniture, summer camp charges for their children, and payments for rent, utilities, and medical expenses.
Its 2026 grants went to organizations working in areas including interpersonal violence, homelessness and poverty, churches, and education. For example, the Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center says its mission is to end the perpetration and social tolerance of interpersonal violence. Lucy’s Hearth says it helps families experiencing homelessness overcome barriers to self-sufficiency through holistic programs and services. Amos House describes its mission as helping people help themselves out of homelessness and poverty. Southside Elementary Charter School says it aims to provide Providence students in kindergarten through fifth grade with a foundation for college and community leadership.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $39,070. Grant amounts ranged from $350 to $8,700, with a median grant of $3,200.
The largest 2026 grants included $8,700 to the Domestic Violence Resource Center of South County, $5,220 to the Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center, $5,000 to Saint Mary Church Pawtucket, $4,300 to Lucy’s Hearth, and $3,700 to Saint Mary Church Newport. Other recipients included Spring Green Memorial Baptist Church ($3,200), United Congregational Church ($3,200), Women’s Resource Center ($2,400), Crossroads ($1,500), Amos House ($1,500), and Southside Elementary Charter School ($350).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Mary Bush Brown as first directress, Angela B Fischer as second directress, Frances H Gammell-Roach as secretary, Elizabeth Roach as treasurer, and Elizabeth Hyman as second treasurer.
Providence Female Charitable Society's 2026 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Angela B. Fischer
Second Directress
2nd Directreaa → Second Directress, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Hyman
Second Treasurer
Treasurer → Second Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frances H. Gammell-Roach
Secretary
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Roach
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Bush Brown
First Directress
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Alice B. Westervelt (2021–2022) — First Directress
- Former: Frances Gammell Roach (2021) — Secretary
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.
Frequently asked questions about Providence Female Charitable Society
How much does Providence Female Charitable Society give each year?
Providence Female Charitable Society gave $39K across 11 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $37K across 10 grants.
What is Providence Female Charitable Society's typical grant size?
Providence Female Charitable Society's median grant in 2026 was $3,200, and its average grant was $3,552, across 11 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Providence Female Charitable Society give grants?
Providence Female Charitable Society 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 Providence, RI (3 grants), Warwick, RI (2 grants) and Newport, RI (2 grants).
Does Providence Female Charitable Society give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Providence Female Charitable Society's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Gift" (11 grants).
Who are Providence Female Charitable Society's largest grantees?
Providence Female Charitable Society's largest 2026 grantees include Domestic Violence Resource Center of South County ($8,700), Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center ($5,220) and Saint Mary Church Pawtucket ($5,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Providence Female Charitable Society?
Providence Female Charitable Society reported $567K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $39K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $38K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Providence Female Charitable Society fund?
The foundation’s 2025 filing describes its direct charitable activity as providing assistance to ladies through purchases of clothing and furniture, summer camp charges for their children, and payments for rent, utilities, and medical expenses. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Providence Female Charitable Society?
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 ↑
What is Providence Female Charitable Society's EIN?
Providence Female Charitable Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-6008631. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Providence Female Charitable Society 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 September 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 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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