The British Charitable Society Inc
The British Charitable Society Inc is a private foundation, based in Portsmouth, RI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $27K. Net investment income was $197K.
The British Charitable Society Inc at a glance
In short: The British Charitable Society Inc gave $27K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Rhode Island. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $26,815
- -38.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,815
- +24.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $26,815
- Total assets
- $1,500,035
- +11.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The British Charitable Society Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Individuals in Need ($27K).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 9 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The British Charitable Society Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 40% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2024) to $94K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals in Need Portsmouth, RI | To assist individuals of british descent who are in need | $26,815 |
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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 | $1,500,035 | $196,903 | $36,452 | $26,815 | 1 | $26,815 | $196,903 | $67,199 |
| 2023 | $1,340,015 | $51,594 | $50,606 | $43,229 | 2 | $45,869 | $31,026 | $60,898 |
| 2022 | $1,180,438 | $55,243 | $66,428 | $31,342 | 2 | $62,386 | $44,265 | $64,859 |
| 2021 | $1,477,919 | $127,980 | $42,643 | $27,241 | 2 | $30,465 | $98,587 | $67,646 |
| 2020 | $1,324,759 | $76,674 | $111,401 | $94,033 | 2 | — | $68,322 | $60,502 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The British Charitable Society Inc reported a distributable amount of $67K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The British Charitable Society Inc is led by Jamie Scott, President & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jamie Scott
President & Director
Clerk & Director → President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Isley
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline Greenlaw
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tony Revis
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Haughey
Clerk & Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Charles Cj Platt (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Ruth Stannard (2021–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Tracey Willmott (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Tracey Wright (2020) — Director
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 British Charitable Society Inc
How much does The British Charitable Society Inc give each year?
The British Charitable Society Inc gave $27K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $43K across 2 grants.
How large is The British Charitable Society Inc?
The British Charitable Society Inc reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $67K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does The British Charitable Society Inc operate?
The British Charitable Society Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts, Rhode Island.
What is The British Charitable Society Inc's EIN?
The British Charitable Society Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6054689. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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