The Champlin Foundation
The Champlin Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that supports capital needs of Rhode Island nonprofits. The foundation says it has awarded more than $737 million since 1932 and describes its purpose as helping charities serve Rhode Island and its people.
The Champlin Foundation at a glance
In short: The Champlin Foundation gave $18.1M across 213 grants in 2024 (avg $85K), mostly in Rhode Island. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $18,112,660
- -1.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 213
- +11.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $85,036
- -11.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $49,750
- Total assets
- $456,639,890
- +8.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (65 of 202, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Champlin Foundation
- How to Apply
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Applications are submitted through the foundation’s online portal. Challenge-grant applicants must first discuss their plans with the foundation in October; those approved to proceed apply in the first capital cycle. Rhode Island ACA-accredited camps can apply for campership grants. First-time camp operators are encouraged to discuss program parameters with staff before submitting a request.
- Review Cycle
- The 2026 Cycle One capital deadline was January 15, and the Cycle Two deadline was July 1; both have passed. The 2026 campership application period runs through October 15, with notifications by the end of December and awards distributed by mid-January 2027.
- Deadline
- The 2026 Cycle One capital deadline was January 15, and the Cycle Two deadline was July 1; both have passed.
- Contact
Application contact: Nina Stack
Mailing address: 200 Chapel View Blvd, Cranston, RI 02920
Phone: (401) 944-9200
Website: https://champlinfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from The Champlin Foundation
Campership Requests Grant
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Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
CF: Challenge Grants
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Champlin Foundation Traditional Capital Requests Grant
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Who The Champlin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Newport Hospital ($700K). Together the top 10 received $4.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
1,051 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 547 grants of 1,051 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its capital grantmaking as supporting Rhode Island nonprofits. In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Rhode Island; the filing also lists recipients in Connecticut and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 213 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Champlin Foundation open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 65 of 202 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $48K; repeat grants $109K. How we count
Medians: $30K first-time, $65K repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $18.1M (2024) to $20.7M (2022). In 2024 it made 213 grants totaling $18.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Newport Hospital Newport, RI | Adolescent Behavioral Health Unit | $700,000 |
| The University of Rhode Island Foundation & Alumni Engagement Kingston, RI | Equipment and technology for oceanography, molecular biology, and nursing departments | $500,000 |
| Block Island Medical Center Block Island, RI | Medical Center Expansion | $400,000 |
| Butler Hospital Providence, RI | Arboretum Roof Repair | $400,000 |
| Rhode Island College Foundation Providence, RI | Equipment and Furniture for the Cyber Command Center | $400,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Providence Providence, RI | Elevator Modernization at the Mt. Hope Branch | $400,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England Warwick, RI | Camp Rocky Farm Lodge Renovations | $400,000 |
| Ocean State Libraries Warwick, RI | Cybersecurity upgrades, people counters, touch screen monitors, and wifi project | $386,660 |
| Community College of Rhode Island Foundation Lincoln, RI | Patient Care Simulation Bays | $350,000 |
| Save the Bay Providence, RI | Aquarium Buildout | $348,600 |
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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 | $456,639,890 | $20,254,839 | $21,408,059 | $18,112,660 | 213 | $20,365,657 | $19,063,536 | $21,766,787 |
| 2023 | $422,072,861 | $23,809,561 | $21,921,414 | $18,438,879 | 191 | $20,586,420 | $24,057,852 | $19,588,755 |
| 2022 | $385,846,355 | $15,446,419 | $24,226,618 | $20,728,332 | 205 | $22,699,971 | $11,375,014 | $20,641,674 |
| 2021 | $491,780,908 | $39,787,860 | $23,578,844 | $19,282,337 | 220 | $21,154,920 | $37,053,494 | $23,056,338 |
| 2020 | $341,012,457 | $25,161,066 | $23,425,016 | $20,000,645 | 222 | — | $21,834,900 | $19,950,885 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Champlin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $21.8M 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
The foundation’s stated purpose is “Helping charities in their service to Rhode Island and its people.” It supports nonprofit organizations and agencies working in its nine focus areas, with funding directed toward capital needs rather than programming or general operations.
Its 2024 grants illustrate the range of organizations supported. Newport Hospital, which received $700,000, describes its mission as delivering health with care. Rhode Island College Foundation, a $400,000 recipient, says it raises support for educational excellence, including capital improvements. Save the Bay, which received $348,600, says it works to protect and improve the ecological health of the Narragansett Bay region. Community MusicWorks, a $300,000 recipient, says it uses music education and performance to build community and transform lives.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded $18,112,660 across 213 grants. Grants ranged from $2,232 to $700,000, with a median of $49,750. Examples include $500,000 to the University of Rhode Island Foundation & Alumni Engagement for equipment and technology; $400,000 to Block Island Medical Center for expansion; $400,000 to Rhode Island College Foundation for equipment and furniture for its Cyber Command Center; and $386,660 to Ocean State Libraries for technology and infrastructure upgrades.
The foundation has separate processes for traditional capital requests and campership requests. Capital applications require a statement of activity, statement of financial position, projected budget, most recent IRS Form 990 (except for municipal libraries), project budget, and contractor or vendor quotes and estimates. Some applicants may also need to provide a fiscal-agent memorandum, charitable-registration approval, audited financials, or a certified appraisal for real-estate acquisition requests. The foundation may request additional documentation, ask questions, or schedule a site visit during review. Houses of worship and traditional public schools must apply in Capital Requests Cycle Two. First-time awards are typically $25,000 or less, and the foundation rarely makes first-time grants above $50,000; it recommends that first-time applicants speak with staff before applying.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists PNC Bank NA as corporate trustee. Dione D. Kenyon is chair, the Honorable Edward C. Clifton is vice chair, and Jose R. Polanco is secretary. Other listed members are Edward B. Wetherill, Paola Fernandez (through October 1, 2024), Rev. Rebecca L. Spencer, William F. Hatfield, Susan F. Lusi, and John Muggeridge.
The Champlin Foundation is led by Nina M. Stack, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 13 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nina M. Stack
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$236K (2020) → $300K (2024)
Dione D. Kenyon
Chair
Member of Distribution Committee → Member, 2021
Member → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
PNC Bank NA
Corporate Trustee
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$1.2M (2020) → $1.3M (2024)
Edward B. Wetherill
Member
Member of Distribution Committee → Chair, 2021
Chair → Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
John Muggeridge
Member
Member of Distribution Committee → Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Jose R. Polanco
Secretary
Member of Distribution Committee → Member, 2021
Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Rebecca L. Spencer
Member
Member of Distribution Committee → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Sandra G. Parrillo
Member
Secretary of Distribution Committee → Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Susan F. Lusi
Member
Member of Distribution Committee → Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Honorable Edward C. Clifton
Vice Chair
Member → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
$5K (2021) → $5K (2024)
Paola Fernandez
Member
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $5K (2024)
William F. Hatfield
Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $5K (2024)
Marie Ghazal
Member
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
$5K (2024)
Carol Grant
Member
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Linda Newton (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Lisa Koelle (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: R. Kelly Sheridan (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Timothy N. Gorham (2020–2021) — Director of Grant Administration
- Former: Edward C. Clifton (2020) — Member of Distribution Committee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $1.3M, to PNC Bank NA (Corporate Trustee). 13 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Champlin Foundation
How much does The Champlin Foundation give each year?
The Champlin Foundation gave $18.1M across 213 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $18.4M across 191 grants.
What is The Champlin Foundation's typical grant size?
The Champlin Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $49,750, and its average grant was $85,036, across 213 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Champlin Foundation that year got $48K on average.
Where does The Champlin Foundation give grants?
The Champlin Foundation gives mostly in Rhode Island: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Providence, RI (61 grants), Warwick, RI (14 grants), Cranston, RI (12 grants) and Newport, RI (10 grants).
Does The Champlin Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 213 grants with a stated purpose on The Champlin Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "2024 Camperships" (18 grants), "Vehicle Purchase" (10 grants) and "Roof Replacement" (3 grants).
Who are The Champlin Foundation's largest grantees?
The Champlin Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Newport Hospital ($700,000), The University of Rhode Island Foundation & Alumni Engagement ($500,000) and YMCA of Greater Providence ($472,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 9% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Champlin Foundation?
The Champlin Foundation reported $456.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21.8M (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.
What does The Champlin Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is “Helping charities in their service to Rhode Island and its people.” It supports nonprofit organizations and agencies working in its nine focus areas, with funding directed toward capital needs rather than programming or general operations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Champlin Foundation?
Applications are submitted through the foundation’s online portal. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Champlin Foundation's EIN?
The Champlin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0165988. 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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