SRBA Historic Building and Environmental Preservation Foundation
The preservation & maintenance of historic buildings and conservation of environmentally sensitive land surrounding historic buildings.
SRBA Historic Building and Environmental Preservation Foundation at a glance
In short: SRBA Historic Building and Environmental Preservation Foundation gave $1.2M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1.2M), mostly in Rhode Island. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,159,501
- +63.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,159,501
- +63.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,159,501
- Total assets
- $1,182,027
- +1.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who SRBA Historic Building and Environmental Preservation Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Spouting Rock Beach Association ($1.2M).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $708K (2023) to $1.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Spouting Rock Beach Association Newport, RI | Historic Restoration Projects | $1,159,501 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,182,027 | $1,202,245 | $1,189,454 | $1,159,501 | 1 | $26,430 |
| 2023 | $1,165,142 | $1,486,266 | $720,081 | $707,927 | 1 | $105,609 |
| 2022 | $475,849 | $365,990 | $5,324 | — | — | $2,451 |
| 2021 | $113,556 | $135,501 | $21,945 | — | — | — |
About SRBA Historic Building and Environmental Preservation Foundation
Based on IRS filings
SRBA Historic Building and Environmental Preservation Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Newport, RI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $26K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
SRBA Historic Building and Environmental Preservation Foundation is led by Leslie Grosvenor, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Leslie Grosvenor
President
President & Treasurer → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kaity Ryan
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie B. Jones
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clifford Renshaw
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elena T. Kissel
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard C. Youngken
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Borden
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Peter D. Kiernan (2021–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 SRBA Historic Building and Environmental Preservation Foundation
How much does SRBA Historic Building and Environmental Preservation Foundation give each year?
SRBA Historic Building and Environmental Preservation Foundation gave $1.2M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $708K across 1 grant.
How large is SRBA Historic Building and Environmental Preservation Foundation?
SRBA Historic Building and Environmental Preservation Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is SRBA Historic Building and Environmental Preservation Foundation?
SRBA Historic Building and Environmental Preservation Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Newport, RI. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does SRBA Historic Building and Environmental Preservation Foundation operate?
SRBA Historic Building and Environmental Preservation Foundation has awarded grants in Rhode Island.
What is SRBA Historic Building and Environmental Preservation Foundation's EIN?
SRBA Historic Building and Environmental Preservation Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4144840. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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