The John E Fogarty Foundation for Persons W Intell and Dev Disabilities
The John E Fogarty Foundation for Persons w Intell and Dev Disabilities is a public charity based in Providence, Rhode Island. Formed in 1964, it states that its purpose is to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The John E Fogarty Foundation for Persons W Intell and Dev Disabilities at a glance
- Total assets
- $5,079,691
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1
- -100.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The John E Fogarty Foundation for Persons W Intell and Dev Disabilities
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O T Mcandrew One Turks Head Pl, Providence, RI 02903
Phone: (401) 455-0350
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The John E Fogarty Foundation for Persons W Intell and Dev Disabilities funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 51 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Providence, Rhode Island. Its listed 2023 grantees include organizations located in Rhode Island, such as grantees in Middletown, Newport, Pawtucket, Johnston, and Kingston.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Is The John E Fogarty Foundation for Persons W Intell and Dev Disabilities open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 1 of 13 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $8K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $61K (2019) to $134K (2022). In 2023 it made 13 grants totaling $119K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Newport County YMCA Middletown, RI | Grant funds funded resources (staff, equipment) to student with disabilities | $15,000 |
| Salve Regina University Newport, RI | Grant funds funded resources (staff, equipment) to student with disabilities | $14,800 |
| Bishop Hendricken Warwick, RI | Grant funds funded resources (staff, equipment) to student with disabilities | $11,055 |
| Shri Service Corps Pawtucket, RI | Grant funds funded resources (staff, equipment) to student with disabilities | $10,550 |
| YMCA of Pawtucket Maccoll Branch Lincoln, RI | Grant funds funded resources (staff, equipment) to student with disabilities | $10,000 |
| Festival Ballet Providence Providence, RI | Grant funds funded resources (staff, equipment) to student with disabilities | $8,500 |
| University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | Grant funds funded resources (staff, equipment) to student with disabilities | $8,000 |
| The Autism Project Johnston, RI | Grant funds funded resources (staff, equipment) to student with disabilities | $7,500 |
| Camp Jori Wakefield, RI | Grant funds funded resources (staff, equipment) to student with disabilities | $7,500 |
| The Fogarty Center Barrington, RI | Grant funds funded resources (staff, equipment) to student with disabilities | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,079,691 | $1 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $5,079,691 | $381,924 | $318,517 | $118,857 | 13 | $135,699 |
| 2022 | $4,650,208 | $359,327 | $365,568 | $134,225 | 14 | $157,445 |
| 2021 | $5,440,855 | $849,286 | $271,912 | $114,550 | 16 | $752,686 |
| 2020 | $4,773,152 | $156,222 | $246,515 | $60,700 | 8 | $104,362 |
| 2019 | $4,402,807 | $331,441 | $270,223 | $60,700 | 8 | $205,689 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.” Its filing lists organizations it funded in 2022, including disability-related organizations, schools, universities, camps, and community organizations.
Examples among its 2023 grantees include The Autism Project, which describes itself as providing services and resources for children with autism spectrum disorder and their families, and the Newport County Regional YMCA, whose stated mission emphasizes quality of life and social well-being for its members, families, and community.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 13 grants totaling $118,857 in 2023. Listed 2023 grants included $15,000 to Newport County Regional YMCA, $14,800 to Salve Regina University, $10,550 to SHRI Service Corps, $8,000 to University of Rhode Island Foundation &, and $7,500 to The Autism Project.
SHRI Service Corps describes its mission as promoting community wellness through urban outreach yoga projects, classes, teacher trainings, and workshops for traditionally underserved populations. Salve Regina University describes its mission as seeking wisdom and promoting universal justice through teaching and research.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing:
- Mary Fogarty McAndrew — Chairperson
- Frank J Williams Esq — Vice Chairman
- Robert T Murphy Esq — President
- Gayle F Tarzwell Esq — Trustee
- Sheila K Collins — Secretary
- Thomas J McAndrew Esq — Treasurer
- Paul P Moran — Trustee
- Kim Dame — Trustee
- Joseph Brum — Trustee
- Mercedes McAndrew — Trustee
The John E Fogarty Foundation for Persons W Intell and Dev Disabilities is led by Danielle Zavada, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 20 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Danielle Zavada
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$31K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Robert T. Murphy Esq.
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Fogarty McAndrew
Chairperson
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Worcester
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gayle F. Tarzwell Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy A. Kapstein
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John M. Murphy Sr.
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Maxwell McAndrew
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Brum
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen McDevitt Goldberger
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Krystal Medeiros
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry T. Gemma
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mercedes McAndrew
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul P. Moran
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Boris Skurkovich MD
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Dame
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brendan C. Kane
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank J. Williams Esq.
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheila K. Collins
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas J. McAndrew Esq.
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Ann Telfer (2020–2023) — Former Executive Director
- Former: Amy Larkin (2020) — Operations Manager
- Former: Ann Felter (2019) — Executive Director
- Former: Claire Rosenbaum (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Kim Dane (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Timothy P. Flanigan (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $41K, to Danielle Zavada (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The John E Fogarty Foundation for Persons W Intell and Dev Disabilities
How large is The John E Fogarty Foundation for Persons W Intell and Dev Disabilities?
The John E Fogarty Foundation for Persons W Intell and Dev Disabilities reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.
What does The John E Fogarty Foundation for Persons W Intell and Dev Disabilities fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.” Its filing lists organizations it funded in 2022, including disability-related organizations, schools, universities, camps, and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The John E Fogarty Foundation for Persons W Intell and Dev Disabilities?
The John E Fogarty Foundation for Persons W Intell and Dev Disabilities has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does The John E Fogarty Foundation for Persons W Intell and Dev Disabilities make grants?
The foundation is based in Providence, Rhode Island. Its listed 2023 grantees include organizations located in Rhode Island, such as grantees in Middletown, Newport, Pawtucket, Johnston, and Kingston.
What is The John E Fogarty Foundation for Persons W Intell and Dev Disabilities's EIN?
The John E Fogarty Foundation for Persons W Intell and Dev Disabilities's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-6016875. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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