The a J Deblois Family Foundation
The A J DeBlois Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Rumford, Rhode Island. In its 2024 filing, it reported $18,750 in grants to 10 organizations; its stated award preference is for educational and/or healthcare organizations.
The a J Deblois Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The a J Deblois Family Foundation gave $19K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Rhode Island. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $18,750
- +190.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,875
- +161.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $241,424
- +5.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (57% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The a J Deblois Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing names Arthur J DeBlois III as the contact for requests. It says there is no specific application form, but requests should detail the intended use of funds and the charitable organization’s history. The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- No deadlines.
- Deadline
- No deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Arthur J Deblois Iii
Mailing address: PO Box 16125, Rumford, RI 02916
Phone: (401) 258-3501
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The a J Deblois Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Ucap School ($6K). Together the top 10 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went primarily to organizations in Rhode Island (57%) and Massachusetts (41%), with 3% going to Arizona. These percentages are as reported in the filing.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How The a J Deblois Family Foundation gives
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1150% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 158% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $19K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Ucap School Providence, RI | Education | $5,650 |
| The May Institute Randolph, MA | Program Funding | $5,500 |
| Catholic Charity Pawtucket, RI | Program Funding | $2,500 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor Pawtucket, RI | Program Funding | $1,500 |
| Osamequin Farm Inc Seekonk, MA | Program Funding | $1,000 |
| St Margaret Parish East Providence, RI | Program Funding | $1,000 |
| Insight Chandler, AZ | Fundraiser | $500 |
| The Seekonk Land Trust Seekonk, MA | Program Funding | $500 |
| The Seekonk Library Trust Seekonk, MA | Program Funding | $500 |
| PMC Jimmy Fund Brookline, MA | Program Funding | $100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $241,424 | $9,406 | $24,044 | $18,750 | 10 | $18,750 | $7,572 | $11,844 |
| 2023 | $229,503 | $4,800 | $10,826 | $6,450 | 9 | $6,450 | $3,011 | $10,912 |
| 2022 | $102,923 | $1,498 | $6,069 | $2,000 | 2 | $2,000 | $1,478 | $11,094 |
| 2021 | $107,506 | $13,535 | $5,227 | $1,500 | 2 | $1,500 | $11,785 | $10,618 |
| 2020 | $99,250 | $6,676 | $16,655 | $13,300 | 4 | — | $5,240 | $9,100 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The a J Deblois Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2024 filing says donations are preferably made to educational and/or healthcare organizations. Its grants included support for education and program funding.
Among the grantees, the May Institute says it serves people with autism, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, neurological disorders, and behavior disorders, providing educational, therapeutic, habilitative, and consulting services. Osamequin Farm describes its work as advancing public understanding of regional farming, offering farming-related learning opportunities, and preserving the farm for farmers and the community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $18,750. Grants ranged from $100 to $5,650, with a median of $1,000. The largest awards went to the UCAP School in Providence, Rhode Island ($5,650, for education); the May Institute in Randolph, Massachusetts ($5,500, for program funding); Catholic Charity in Pawtucket, Rhode Island ($2,500, for program funding); and Little Sisters of the Poor in Pawtucket, Rhode Island ($1,500, for program funding).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Arthur J DeBlois III and John S DeBlois as trustees.
The a J Deblois Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Arthur J. Deblois III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John S. Deblois
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The a J Deblois Family Foundation
How much does The a J Deblois Family Foundation give each year?
The a J Deblois Family Foundation gave $19K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6K across 9 grants.
What is The a J Deblois Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The a J Deblois Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,875, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The a J Deblois Family Foundation give grants?
The a J Deblois Family Foundation gives mostly in Rhode Island: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (41%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seekonk, MA (3 grants) and Pawtucket, RI (2 grants).
Does The a J Deblois Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The a J Deblois Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Funding" (8 grants).
Who are The a J Deblois Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The a J Deblois Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Ucap School ($5,650), The May Institute ($5,500) and Catholic Charity ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The a J Deblois Family Foundation?
The a J Deblois Family Foundation reported $241K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The a J Deblois Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2024 filing says donations are preferably made to educational and/or healthcare organizations. Its grants included support for education and program funding. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The a J Deblois Family Foundation?
The filing names Arthur J DeBlois III as the contact for requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The a J Deblois Family Foundation's EIN?
The a J Deblois Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-0520897. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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