The George and Mary Agostini Family Foundation Inc
The George and Mary Agostini Family is a private foundation based in Rumford, Rhode Island. It supports a range of charitable organizations, including religious and missionary groups, schools, and organizations serving people and families in need.
The George and Mary Agostini Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The George and Mary Agostini Family Foundation Inc gave $122K across 47 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Rhode Island. 63% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $121,975
- +75.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 47
- +113.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,595
- -17.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $4,814,381
- +33.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 63% first-time grantees (29 of 46, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (46% 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 George and Mary Agostini Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 243 Narragansett Park Drive, Rumford, RI 02916
Phone: (401) 641-2220
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The George and Mary Agostini Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Maryknoll Fathers ($18K). Together the top 10 received $80K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
131 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 131 grants of 131 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Rhode Island received 46% of grant dollars, followed by recipients in New York (25%), Massachusetts (19%), California (7%), and Missouri (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The George and Mary Agostini Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
63%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 29 of 46 grantees (63%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 37% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 58% 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 $70K (2023) to $122K (2024). In 2024 it made 47 grants totaling $122K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryknoll Fathers Maryknoll, NY | To support the missionaries of the organization stationed in the world's poorest countries. | $17,550 |
| Medical Missionaries of Mary Bronx, NY | To Assist in Monthly Expenses | $11,200 |
| Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Seekonk, MA | To Assist with Monthly Expenses | $10,000 |
| Columbian Fathers Bristol, RI | To provide financial supports and assistance with day to day expenses. | $9,100 |
| Water Wells for Africa Manhattan Beach, CA | To sponsor the drilling of one well in africa to provide clean and safe water to those that currently do not have access to it. | $9,000 |
| Missionaries of Charity New Bedford, MA | To Assist with Monthly Expenses | $7,150 |
| St Raphael Academy Pawtucket, RI | To support the dennis m. Lynch jr.'74 memorial scholarship | $5,000 |
| St Margaret School Rumford, RI | To support the school's mission to provide a strong, christ centered education in a caring catholic environment and provide financial assistance to those students unable to pay the full tuition rate | $4,000 |
| Sisters of Mercy Pawtucket, RI | To Assist with Monthly Expenses | $3,900 |
| St Mary Academy Bay View Riverside, RI | To sponsor & support 150th anniversary gala on november 16, 2024, at rhodes on the pawtuxet in cranston, r.I. | $3,500 |
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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 | $4,814,381 | $1,183,647 | $141,532 | $121,975 | 47 | $121,975 | $162,682 | $210,480 |
| 2023 | $3,609,241 | $628,343 | $79,801 | $69,500 | 22 | $69,500 | $121,756 | $171,955 |
| 2022 | $2,917,054 | $556,149 | $81,462 | $74,100 | 22 | $74,100 | $51,833 | $145,722 |
| 2021 | $2,443,008 | $2,108,482 | $94,845 | $89,343 | 20 | $89,343 | $33,376 | $34,909 |
| 2020 | $429,371 | $62,704 | $79,716 | $71,552 | 20 | — | $9,904 | $24,915 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The George and Mary Agostini Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $210K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for religious and missionary organizations, education, and charitable services. For example, Water Wells for Africa describes its mission as providing sustainable water sources and reducing health risks from contaminated water in rural African communities. Tides Family Services says it addresses the needs of children at risk through services including counseling, home visits, educational and court advocacy, and social-service networking. Other 2024 recipients include organizations whose stated missions involve supporting people with developmental disabilities, families with special needs, and the needy elderly.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 47 grants totaling $121,975. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $17,550, with a median of $1,000. Among the largest awards were $17,550 to Maryknoll Fathers to support missionaries stationed in the world’s poorest countries; $11,200 to Medical Missionaries of Mary for monthly expenses; $10,000 to Our Lady Queen of Martyrs for monthly expenses; and $9,100 to Columbian Fathers for financial support and day-to-day expenses. Water Wells for Africa received $9,000 to sponsor a well in Africa.
Other grants included $5,000 to St Raphael Academy for a memorial scholarship, $4,000 to St Margaret School for its educational mission and student financial assistance, and $3,250 to Dorcas Int’l Institute for monthly expenses.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Paula J Bizier and Steven J Agostini as directors; David G Agostini as vice president-director; and Joshua Agostini as president-director-treasurer-secretary.
The George and Mary Agostini Family Foundation Inc is led by Joshua Agostini, President-Director-Treasurer-Secretary on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joshua Agostini
President-Director-Treasurer-Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Paula J. Bizier
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steven J. Agostini
Director
Secretary-Treasurer-Direct → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David G. Agostini
Vice President-Director
Director → Vice President-Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: George L. Agostini (2020–2022) — President-Director
- Former: Mary J. Agostini (2020–2022) — Vice President-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 George and Mary Agostini Family Foundation Inc
How much does The George and Mary Agostini Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The George and Mary Agostini Family Foundation Inc gave $122K across 47 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $70K across 22 grants.
What is The George and Mary Agostini Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The George and Mary Agostini Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,595, across 47 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The George and Mary Agostini Family Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does The George and Mary Agostini Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The George and Mary Agostini Family Foundation Inc's top state is Rhode Island, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (25%) and Massachusetts (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pawtucket, RI (8 grants), Providence, RI (6 grants), Seekonk, MA (4 grants) and New Bedford, MA (2 grants).
Does The George and Mary Agostini Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 47 grants with a stated purpose on The George and Mary Agostini Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Assist with Monthly Expenses" (5 grants).
Who are The George and Mary Agostini Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The George and Mary Agostini Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Maryknoll Fathers ($17,550), Medical Missionaries of Mary ($11,200) and Our Lady Queen of Martyrs ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The George and Mary Agostini Family Foundation Inc?
The George and Mary Agostini Family Foundation Inc reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $122K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $210K (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 George and Mary Agostini Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for religious and missionary organizations, education, and charitable services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The George and Mary Agostini Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The George and Mary Agostini Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The George and Mary Agostini Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4385276. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The George and Mary Agostini Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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