The Ninigret Foundation Inc
The Ninigret Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Its 2026 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including support for learning through music, film and art, education, health care, disability-related support, and conservancy.
The Ninigret Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Ninigret Foundation Inc gave $21K across 20 grants in 2026 (avg $1K), mostly in Rhode Island. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $21,300
- -26.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 20
- -31.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,065
- +6.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $19,766
- -21.9% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (62% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Ninigret Foundation Inc
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1700 South 4650 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
Phone: (954) 655-0712
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ninigret Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was The Colonial Theater ($8K). Together the top 10 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
103 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 103 grants of 103 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Rhode Island (62%) and Utah (14%), followed by Illinois (5%), the District of Columbia (5%), and Tennessee (4%). The listed grants also included recipients in Kansas, Connecticut, Virginia, and other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Ninigret Foundation Inc gives
- 55% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving fell 32% from 2023 to 2026. 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 (2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2022) to $36K (2024). In 2026 it made 20 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Colonial Theater Wessterly, RI | Learning Through Music, Film & Art | $8,000 |
| OGA Vets Salt Lake City, UT | Support for Disabilities | $2,000 |
| Colonial Theatre School Westerly, RI | Learning Throuhjh Music.film & Art | $2,000 |
| Open the Books for American Transpa Hinsdale, IL | Education | $1,000 |
| Loyalty Society of Georgetown Washington DC, DC | Education | $1,000 |
| The Watch Hill Conservatory Westerly, RI | Conservancy | $900 |
| Westerly Library Westerly, RI | Conservancy | $750 |
| Westerly Hospital Foundation Westerly, RI | Support Health Care | $750 |
| St Jude Hospital for Children Memphis, TN | Support Health Care | $750 |
| Wounded Warriors Topeka, KS | Support for Disablilties | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $19,766 | $15,849 | $21,396 | $21,300 | 20 | $21,300 | $88 | — |
| 2025 | $25,313 | $26,712 | $29,000 | $28,915 | 29 | $28,915 | $956 | — |
| 2024 | $27,601 | $4,503 | $35,689 | $35,605 | 21 | $35,605 | $3 | $3,372 |
| 2023 | $58,787 | $59,475 | $32,389 | $31,375 | 16 | $31,375 | $3 | $1,397 |
| 2022 | $31,701 | $30,002 | $16,300 | $15,700 | 17 | $15,700 | $2 | $974 |
| 2021 | $17,999 | $22,002 | $20,745 | $20,650 | 2 | — | $2 | $949 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2025 filing describes its direct charitable activity as “THE COLONIAL THEATER LEARNING AND EDUCATION THROUGH MUSIC, FILM AND ART.” Its 2026 grants also went to organizations working in other areas. For example, Salt Lake Acting Company describes its mission as engaging and enriching the community through brave, contemporary theatre; Westover School says it empowers young women to lead lives of consequence; and Huntsman Cancer Foundation says its mission is to guarantee the future of cutting-edge research at Huntsman Cancer Institute.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation awarded 20 grants totaling $21,300. Grants ranged from $50 to $8,000, with a median grant of $500. Notable grants included $8,000 to The Colonial Theater for learning through music, film and art; $2,000 to OGA Vets for disability support; $2,000 to Colonial Theatre School for learning through music, film and art; and $1,000 each to Open the Books for American Transparency and the Loyalty Society of Georgetown for education.
Other 2026 grants included $900 to The Watch Hill Conservatory for conservancy; $750 each to Westerly Library for conservancy, Westerly Hospital Foundation for health care, and St Jude Hospital for Children for health care; and $500 each to Wounded Warriors for disability support, Westover School for education, Vital Voices Global Partnership for learning through music, film and art, Salt Lake Acting Company, and Huntsman Cancer Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Marion M Abood, Randolph G Abood, and Cynthia Anaipakos as officers.
The Ninigret Foundation Inc's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Cynthia Anaipakos
Officer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Marion M. Abood
Officer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Randolph G. Abood
Officer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Ninigret Foundation Inc
How much does The Ninigret Foundation Inc give each year?
The Ninigret Foundation Inc gave $21K across 20 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $29K across 29 grants.
What is The Ninigret Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Ninigret Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $500, and its average grant was $1,065, across 20 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ninigret Foundation Inc give grants?
The Ninigret Foundation Inc gives mostly in Rhode Island: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Utah (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Westerly, RI (8 grants) and Salt Lake City, UT (3 grants).
Does The Ninigret Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on The Ninigret Foundation Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (3 grants), "Conservancy" (3 grants) and "Learning Through Music Film & Art" (3 grants).
Who are The Ninigret Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Ninigret Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include The Colonial Theater ($8,000), OGA Vets ($2,000) and Colonial Theatre School ($2,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Ninigret Foundation Inc?
The Ninigret Foundation Inc reported $20K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $16K.
What does The Ninigret Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s 2025 filing describes its direct charitable activity as “THE COLONIAL THEATER LEARNING AND EDUCATION THROUGH MUSIC, FILM AND ART.” Its 2026 grants also went to organizations working in other areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ninigret Foundation Inc?
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 Ninigret Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Ninigret Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1383523. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does The Ninigret Foundation Inc 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 27, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 3, 2026)
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