The H Winfield and Phyllis Tucker
The H Winfield and Phyllis Tucker is a private foundation based in Wakefield, Rhode Island. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, primarily in Rhode Island, for their general uses and purposes.
The H Winfield and Phyllis Tucker at a glance
In short: The H Winfield and Phyllis Tucker gave $47K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Rhode Island. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $47,000
- -45.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +71.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,917
- -68.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $604,688
- -6.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The H Winfield and Phyllis Tucker
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 946 F Tuckertown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879
Phone: (401) 294-3100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The H Winfield and Phyllis Tucker funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Peace Dale Congregational Church ($13K). Together the top 10 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 29 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Rhode Island and 4% to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How The H Winfield and Phyllis Tucker gives
- 42% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 34% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% 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 (2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2021) to $86K (2024). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peace Dale Congregational Church Peace Dale, RI | For Its General Uses and Purposes | $13,000 |
| Jonny Cake Center Peace Dale, RI | For Its General Uses and Purposes | $10,000 |
| Rhode Island Community Food Bank Providence, RI | For Its General Uses and Purposes | $5,000 |
| Uri Foundation Kingston, RI | For Its General Uses and Purposes | $5,000 |
| Domestic Violence Resource Center of South County Wakefield, RI | For Its General Uses and Purposes | $3,000 |
| Warm Center Westerly, RI | For Its General Uses and Purposes | $2,500 |
| Gamm Theatre Warwick, RI | For Its General Uses and Purposes | $2,000 |
| GBH Boston Public TV Boston, MA | For Its General Uses and Purposes | $2,000 |
| Ocean State Media Providence, RI | For Its General Uses and Purposes | $2,000 |
| South Kingstown Land Trust Wakefield, RI | For Its General Uses and Purposes | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $604,688 | $16,927 | $56,257 | $47,000 | 12 | $47,000 | $11,579 | $48,594 |
| 2024 | $644,018 | $17,503 | $95,055 | $86,000 | 7 | $86,000 | $11,098 | $41,995 |
| 2023 | $721,570 | $8,629 | $65,587 | $58,000 | 6 | $58,000 | $10,711 | $39,728 |
| 2022 | $778,528 | $-65 | $42,949 | $35,000 | 2 | $37,165 | $7,061 | $42,310 |
| 2021 | $621,542 | $38,237 | $43,943 | $35,000 | 2 | $36,029 | $31,316 | $36,626 |
| 2020 | $627,248 | $39,100 | $62,960 | $58,500 | 6 | — | $39,806 | $34,151 |
| 2019 | $651,108 | $12,273 | $51,353 | $45,000 | 6 | — | $8,969 | $31,816 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The H Winfield and Phyllis Tucker reported a distributable amount of $49K for 2025 — 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 mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including food assistance, community services, arts, public media, higher education, and land conservation organizations. The Rhode Island Community Food Bank describes its mission as improving quality of life for Rhode Islanders by advancing solutions to hunger. South Kingstown Land Trust describes its mission as protecting and stewarding natural resources, open spaces, and cultural landscapes for the enduring benefit of its community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $47,000 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $13,000, with a median grant of $2,250. Its largest grants included $13,000 to Peace Dale Congregational Church and $10,000 to Jonny Cake Center, both for their general uses and purposes. Other grants included $5,000 each to Rhode Island Community Food Bank and URI Foundation; $3,000 to Domestic Violence Resource Center of South County; and $2,500 to Warm Center. The foundation also gave $2,000 each to Gamm Theatre, GBH Boston Public TV, and Ocean State Media; $1,000 each to South Kingstown Land Trust and The Contemporary Theatre; and $500 to Beagle Family Endowment - URIFAE.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Eve B. Keenan as director, treasurer, and president; Linda D. Tucker as director and secretary; and Bonnie T. L’Etoile as director and vice president.
The H Winfield and Phyllis Tucker is led by Eve B. Keenan, Director, Treasurer & President since 2023 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eve B. Keenan
Director, Treasurer & President
Director & Secretary → Director, Treasurer & President, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie T. L'etoile
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda D. Tucker
Director & Secretary
Treasurer, President & Director → Director & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 H Winfield and Phyllis Tucker
How much does The H Winfield and Phyllis Tucker give each year?
The H Winfield and Phyllis Tucker gave $47K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $86K across 7 grants.
What is The H Winfield and Phyllis Tucker's typical grant size?
The H Winfield and Phyllis Tucker's median grant in 2025 was $2,250, and its average grant was $3,917, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The H Winfield and Phyllis Tucker give grants?
The H Winfield and Phyllis Tucker gives mostly in Rhode Island: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Wakefield, RI (3 grants), Peace Dale, RI (2 grants), Providence, RI (2 grants) and Kingston, RI (2 grants).
Does The H Winfield and Phyllis Tucker give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The H Winfield and Phyllis Tucker's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The H Winfield and Phyllis Tucker's largest grantees?
The H Winfield and Phyllis Tucker's largest 2025 grantees include Peace Dale Congregational Church ($13,000), Jonny Cake Center ($10,000) and Rhode Island Community Food Bank ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The H Winfield and Phyllis Tucker?
The H Winfield and Phyllis Tucker reported $605K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $47K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $49K (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 H Winfield and Phyllis Tucker fund?
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including food assistance, community services, arts, public media, higher education, and land conservation organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The H Winfield and Phyllis Tucker?
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 ↑
What is The H Winfield and Phyllis Tucker's EIN?
The H Winfield and Phyllis Tucker's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-0514790. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The H Winfield and Phyllis Tucker 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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