The Gilbane Family Foundation
The Gilbane Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Providence, Rhode Island. Its 2024 filing reports 86 grants totaling $7,639,581, including support for education and social-support organizations. The foundation’s 2023 return is marked final, so it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking; the available records also report grants for 2024.
The Gilbane Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Gilbane Family Foundation gave $7.6M across 86 grants in 2024 (avg $89K), mostly in Rhode Island. 43% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,639,581
- +1801.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 86
- -15.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $88,832
- +2155.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (37 of 86, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (99% 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 Gilbane Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. This policy appears on a return marked final, and should not be treated as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7 Jackson Walkway, Providence, RI 02903
Phone: (401) 456-5569
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gilbane Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gilbane Family Foundation Inc ($7.3M). Together the top 10 received $7.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
359 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 354 grants of 359 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars were reported as 99% to recipients in Rhode Island and 1% to recipients in Massachusetts, with shares rounded to 0% for Michigan, New York, and Connecticut. Listed recipients include organizations in Rhode Island and other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 86 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Gilbane Family Foundation open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 37 of 86 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $200K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $300 repeat.
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 2406% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $305K (2021) to $7.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 86 grants totaling $7.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gilbane Family Foundation Inc Providence, RI | General Support | $7,338,992 |
| Rhode Island Foundation Providence, RI | Social Support | $185,500 |
| St Sebastians School Inc Needham, MA | Education Support | $16,000 |
| Downtown Boxing Gym Youth Program Detroit, MI | Social Support | $13,000 |
| De La Salle Collegiate High School Warrant, MI | Education Support | $7,000 |
| Archbishop Stepinac High School White Plains, NY | Education Support | $4,000 |
| Roger Williams University Bristol, RI | Education Support | $4,000 |
| San Miguel School Providence, RI | Education Support | $4,000 |
| The American Ireland Fund Boston, MA | Social Support | $4,000 |
| Xaverian Brothers High School Westwood, MA | Education Support | $4,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing reports 86 grants; the 2023 and 2022 filings report 102 and 83 grants, respectively.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $168,095 | $7,719,829 | $7,639,581 | 86 | $7,639,953 | $117,708 | $253,040 |
| 2023 | $5,768,945 | $459,831 | $453,497 | $401,739 | 102 | $402,832 | $409,166 | $313,173 |
| 2022 | $5,762,611 | $2,127,401 | $357,053 | $313,637 | 83 | $313,637 | $83,985 | $281,371 |
| 2021 | $3,992,263 | $1,124,771 | $347,039 | $304,849 | 88 | — | $82,581 | $220,392 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gilbane Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $253K 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 listed 2024 grants include awards to schools and colleges, as well as organizations providing social support. Grantee descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported: Downtown Boxing Gym Youth Program says it builds young leaders through evidence-based development and comprehensive support; Edesia says it works to treat and prevent malnutrition; and Per Scholas says it advances economic mobility through training and employer connections. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 86 grants totaling $7,639,581. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $7,338,992, with a median of $500. The largest listed grant was $7,338,992 to Gilbane Family Foundation Inc. for general support. Other notable grants included $185,500 to Rhode Island Foundation for social support, $16,000 to St. Sebastian’s School for education support, and $13,000 to Downtown Boxing Gym Youth Program for social support.
The foundation also reported 2024 grants of $7,000 to De La Salle Collegiate High School for education support and $4,000 each to Roger Williams University, San Miguel School, Archbishop Stepinac High School, the American Ireland Fund, and Xaverian Brothers High School. The filing lists education or social support as the purposes of these grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeanne Radvany, John Berkery, Eleanor Gilbane, Madeleine Durkin, Chloe Smith, and Paul J Choquette III as trustees.
The Gilbane Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chloe Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eleanor Gilbane
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne Radvany
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Berkery
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Madeleine Durkin
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul J. Choquette III
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Paul J. Choquette Jr. (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Robert V. Gilbane (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Thomas F. Gilbane (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: William F. Gilbane (2021–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Gilbane Family Foundation
How much does The Gilbane Family Foundation give each year?
The Gilbane Family Foundation gave $7.6M across 86 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $402K across 102 grants.
What is The Gilbane Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Gilbane Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $88,832, across 86 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Gilbane Family Foundation that year got $200K on average.
Where does The Gilbane Family Foundation give grants?
The Gilbane Family Foundation gives mostly in Rhode Island: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Providence, RI (16 grants), Boston, MA (4 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and Barrington, RI (4 grants).
Does The Gilbane Family Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 1% of The Gilbane Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 86) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Social Support" (45 grants), "Education Support" (27 grants) and "Research Support" (9 grants).
Who are The Gilbane Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Gilbane Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Gilbane Family Foundation Inc ($7,338,992), Rhode Island Foundation ($185,500) and St Sebastians School Inc ($16,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does The Gilbane Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2024 grants include awards to schools and colleges, as well as organizations providing social support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gilbane Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 ↑
How much is The Gilbane Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Gilbane Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $253K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Gilbane Family Foundation's EIN?
The Gilbane Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-6006170. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does The Gilbane Family Foundation 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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