The Gilbane Family Foundation
The Gilbane Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Providence, Rhode Island. The organization is classified as a 501(c)(3) entity and operates as a grantmaking foundation focused on philanthropic activities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.6M
+1801.6% YoY
Grant Count
86
-15.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$89K
+2155.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary giving focus is higher education. Additional funding areas include education, science education, and human services, with particular emphasis on supporting educational nonprofits and STEM education initiatives.
Grantmaking
The foundation made grants totaling $8,339,995 in contributions during fiscal year 2024. Recent grants include:
Grant Range
s have historically ranged from $4,400 to larger awards, with the foundation maintaining an active grantmaking program.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds initiatives in Providence, Rhode Island, with a geographic focus on Rhode Island.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Assets: $7,312,421
- Total Revenues: $8,458,040
- Total Grants and Contributions: $8,339,995
- Investment Income and Dividends: $92,598
- Total Expenses: $248,945
- Number of Employees: 0
The foundation was established in 2023 and experienced significant growth in its first full year of operations, with grant contributions increasing 733.9% from fiscal year 2023 to 2024.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $5,768,945 | $5,762,611 |
| Revenue | $168,095 | $459,831 | $2,127,401 |
| Expenses | $7,719,829 | $453,497 | $357,053 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $7,639,953 | $402,832 | $313,637 |
| Net Investment Income | $117,708 | $409,166 | $83,985 |
| Distributable Amount | $253,040 | $313,173 | $281,371 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is led by three trustees:
- Jeanne Radvany, President
- Chloe Smith, Secretary
- Robert Murray, Treasurer
All serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEANNE RADVANY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JOHN BERKERY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ELEANOR GILBANE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MADELEINE DURKIN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CHLOE SMITH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PAUL J CHOQUETTE III | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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