The Childrens Friend Foundation
To provide support for programs and activities consistent with the mission of children's friends and service, a public charity exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the irc.
The Childrens Friend Foundation at a glance
In short: The Childrens Friend Foundation gave $493K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $493K), mostly in Rhode Island. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $493,049
- +6.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $493,049
- +6.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $493,049
- Total assets
- $10,548,161
- +4.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Childrens Friend Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Children's Friend and Service ($493K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $464K (2024) to $493K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $493K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Friend and Service Providence, RI | General Support | $493,049 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,548,161 | $372,519 | $571,357 | $493,049 | 1 | $340,568 |
| 2024 | $10,142,110 | $10,097,020 | $495,548 | $464,000 | 1 | $115,781 |
| 2023 | — | — | $11,929 | — | — | — |
About The Childrens Friend Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Childrens Friend Foundation is a public charity, based in Johnston, RI. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $10.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $493K. Net investment income was $341K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Childrens Friend Foundation is led by Regina M. Costa, Board Chair on every filing since 2023; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Regina M. Costa
Board Chair
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William D. Vanech
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee Grossi
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew R. Plain
Secretary
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rosemary M. Dwyer
Vice Chair
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Palmer
CFO
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Colwell
Chief of Finance
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Childrens Friend Foundation
How much does The Childrens Friend Foundation give each year?
The Childrens Friend Foundation gave $493K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $464K across 1 grant.
How large is The Childrens Friend Foundation?
The Childrens Friend Foundation reported $10.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $373K.
Where does The Childrens Friend Foundation operate?
The Childrens Friend Foundation has awarded grants in Rhode Island.
What is The Childrens Friend Foundation's EIN?
The Childrens Friend Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-3335009. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 12, 2026)
Live grants for the work The Childrens Friend Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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