The Joseph and Rosalyn Sinclair
The Joseph and Rosalyn Sinclair is a private foundation based in Barrington, Rhode Island. It supports charitable organizations through grants, with 2025 giving concentrated in Rhode Island and additional grants to organizations in Connecticut and Oklahoma.
The Joseph and Rosalyn Sinclair at a glance
In short: The Joseph and Rosalyn Sinclair gave $294K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Rhode Island. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $294,080
- +7.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +75.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,004
- -38.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,860,200
- -9.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (85% 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 Joseph and Rosalyn Sinclair
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. No further application process or materials are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: 200 Middle Hwy PO Box 235, Barrington, RI 02806
Phone: (401) 861-6700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Joseph and Rosalyn Sinclair funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Children's Friend & Service ($25K). Together the top 10 received $240K.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 72 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went primarily to Rhode Island recipients (85%), with 9% to Connecticut and 7% to Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Joseph and Rosalyn Sinclair gives
- 33% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 248% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $106K (2023) to $597K (2020). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $294K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Friend & Service Providence, RI | To Further the Organization's Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| Domestic Violence Resource Center of South County Wakefield, RI | To Further the Organization's Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Southern New England Inc New Haven, CT | To Further the Organization's Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| Providence Public Library Foundation Providence, RI | To Further the Organization's Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School East Providence, RI | To Further the Organization's Charitable Purposeannual Fund | $25,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Providence, RI | To Further the Organization's Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| South County Hospital Healthcare System Wakefield, RI | To Further the Organization's Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| The Miriam Hospital Foundation Providence, RI | To Further the Organization's Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| American Cancer Society Oklahoma City, OK | To Further the Organization's Charitable Purpose | $20,000 |
| Save the Bay Inc Providence, RI | To Further the Organization's Charitable Purpose | $20,000 |
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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 | $1,860,200 | $119,356 | $312,019 | $294,080 | 21 | $301,286 | $111,273 | $121,477 |
| 2024 | $2,052,863 | $97,899 | $295,093 | $273,500 | 12 | $273,500 | $89,804 | $122,218 |
| 2023 | $2,250,057 | $-8,766 | $137,129 | $105,541 | 3 | $105,541 | $39,669 | $106,624 |
| 2022 | $2,395,952 | $-24,982 | $421,292 | $372,000 | 16 | $384,646 | $42,549 | $119,947 |
| 2021 | $2,842,226 | $14,173 | $285,074 | $282,500 | 20 | $282,500 | $11,842 | $37,187 |
| 2020 | $2,715,985 | $-18,444 | $651,978 | $597,476 | 23 | — | $59,140 | $146,694 |
| 2019 | $3,386,407 | $624,417 | $339,949 | $304,882 | 17 | — | $601,103 | $131,537 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Joseph and Rosalyn Sinclair reported a distributable amount of $121K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including library services, health care, environmental protection, autism and behavioral-disorder services, education, nonviolence, and journalism. For example, the Providence Public Library Foundation describes its mission as providing private funding to enhance library programs and services, while Save the Bay says it works to protect and restore the ecological health of the Narragansett Bay region. These are the grantees’ missions, not stated missions of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $294,080. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000. Among the largest grants were $25,000 each to Children’s Friend & Service, the Domestic Violence Resource Center of South County, Planned Parenthood of Southern New England, Providence Public Library Foundation, Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School, Ronald McDonald House, South County Hospital Healthcare System, and The Miriam Hospital Foundation. Save the Bay received $20,000, and the American Cancer Society received $20,000.
Other 2025 awards included $10,000 to The Groden Center, $2,500 to the University of Rhode Island Foundation, and $1,000 each to the Nonviolence Institute and Rhode Island Public Radio.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Rosalyn Sinclair as president and director, Sarah Sinclair as vice president and director, and Theodore Scoliard as treasurer and director.
The Joseph and Rosalyn Sinclair is led by Rosalyn Sinclair, President & Director since 2025 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rosalyn Sinclair
President & Director
President → President & Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Sinclair
Vice President & Director
Director → Vice President & Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Theodore Scoliard
Treasurer & Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: William Piccerelli (2019–2024) — Secretary & Treasurer
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 Joseph and Rosalyn Sinclair
How much does The Joseph and Rosalyn Sinclair give each year?
The Joseph and Rosalyn Sinclair gave $294K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $274K across 12 grants.
What is The Joseph and Rosalyn Sinclair's typical grant size?
The Joseph and Rosalyn Sinclair's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,004, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Joseph and Rosalyn Sinclair give grants?
The Joseph and Rosalyn Sinclair gives mostly in Rhode Island: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (9%) and Oklahoma (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Providence, RI (13 grants) and Wakefield, RI (3 grants).
Who are The Joseph and Rosalyn Sinclair's largest grantees?
The Joseph and Rosalyn Sinclair's largest 2025 grantees include Children's Friend & Service ($25,000), Domestic Violence Resource Center of South County ($25,000) and Planned Parenthood of Southern New England Inc ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Joseph and Rosalyn Sinclair?
The Joseph and Rosalyn Sinclair reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $301K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $121K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Joseph and Rosalyn Sinclair fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including library services, health care, environmental protection, autism and behavioral-disorder services, education, nonviolence, and journalism. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Joseph and Rosalyn Sinclair?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Joseph and Rosalyn Sinclair's EIN?
The Joseph and Rosalyn Sinclair's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-0380039. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Joseph and Rosalyn Sinclair 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 5, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 22, 2023)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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