The Norman and Rosalie Fain Family Foundation
The Norman and Rosalie Fain Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including housing and human services, health care, education, and environmental protection, primarily in Rhode Island.
The Norman and Rosalie Fain Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Norman and Rosalie Fain Family Foundation gave $1.5M across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $44K), mostly in Rhode Island. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,460,653
- -4.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- -15.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $44,262
- +12.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $26,897,889
- +0.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (3 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (97% 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 Norman and Rosalie Fain Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 505 Central Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861
Phone: (401) 725-8000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Norman and Rosalie Fain Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Crossroads Rhode Island ($250K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
191 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 132 grants of 191 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Rhode Island. The reported shares for Georgia and New York were 1% each; Massachusetts and Virginia each accounted for 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Norman and Rosalie Fain Family Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 28 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $57K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 79% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2021) to $1.5M (2023). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Rhode Island Providence, RI | New Housing for Homeless in RI | $250,000 |
| Women Infants Hospital Foundation Providence, RI | Labor & Delivery Center | $166,667 |
| Butler Hospital Foundation Providence, RI | Memory & Aging Program | $125,000 |
| Jewish Alliance of Greater RI Providence, RI | Annual Support | $110,000 |
| Miriam Hospital Foundation Providence, RI | Stroke Program Nurse Navigator Position | $99,419 |
| Save the Bay Providence, RI | Bay Keeper Program | $86,000 |
| Jewish Community Day School Providence, RI | Scholarships and Annual Challenges | $75,000 |
| Save the Bay Providence, RI | Aquarium | $64,000 |
| Community Preparatory School Providence, RI | 3 Scholarships | $56,400 |
| RI Community Food Bank Providence, RI | General Support | $55,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
EIN: 05-6022655. Filing type: Form 990-PF (a private foundation).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,897,889 | $2,444,318 | $2,215,580 | $1,460,653 | 33 | $1,460,703 | $2,122,623 | $1,528,857 |
| 2023 | $26,669,151 | $1,910,392 | $1,977,552 | $1,528,667 | 39 | $1,528,717 | $1,611,825 | $1,460,504 |
| 2022 | $26,736,311 | $5,762,920 | $1,476,573 | $1,391,900 | 40 | $1,391,950 | $5,678,297 | $1,435,970 |
| 2021 | $22,449,964 | $698,250 | $1,264,648 | $1,235,900 | 41 | $1,235,950 | $679,552 | $1,498,188 |
| 2020 | $23,016,362 | $544,842 | $1,506,745 | $1,461,500 | 38 | — | $514,647 | $1,440,462 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Norman and Rosalie Fain Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.5M 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for housing for people experiencing homelessness, hospital programs, scholarships and schools, and environmental work.
Among its grantees, Crossroads Rhode Island describes its mission as helping homeless or at-risk individuals and families secure stable homes through services that include housing, shelter, case management, education, and employment support. Save the Bay describes its work as protecting, restoring, and improving the ecological health of the Narragansett Bay region and fostering environmental stewardship. Community Preparatory School describes itself as an independent school serving grades 4 to 8, focused on students’ academic and leadership potential.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 33 grants totaling $1,460,653. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $250,000, with a median grant of $25,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $250,000 to Crossroads Rhode Island for new housing for homeless people in Rhode Island; $166,667 to Women & Infants Hospital Foundation for a labor and delivery center; $125,000 to Butler Hospital Foundation for its Memory & Aging Program; and $110,000 to Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island for annual support. Other grants included $86,000 to Save the Bay for its Bay Keeper Program, $75,000 to Jewish Community Day School for scholarships and annual challenges, and $55,000 to Rhode Island Community Food Bank for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jonathan D. Fain, Martha F. Roberts, and Wendy B. Fain as trustees.
The Norman and Rosalie Fain Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jonathan D. Fain
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Martha A Fain Roberts
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Wendy B. Fain
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Norman and Rosalie Fain Family Foundation
How much does The Norman and Rosalie Fain Family Foundation give each year?
The Norman and Rosalie Fain Family Foundation gave $1.5M across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 39 grants.
What is The Norman and Rosalie Fain Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Norman and Rosalie Fain Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $44,262, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Norman and Rosalie Fain Family Foundation that year got $12K on average.
Where does The Norman and Rosalie Fain Family Foundation give grants?
The Norman and Rosalie Fain Family Foundation gives mostly in Rhode Island: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Providence, RI (23 grants).
Does The Norman and Rosalie Fain Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 30% of The Norman and Rosalie Fain Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Norman and Rosalie Fain Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Norman and Rosalie Fain Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Crossroads Rhode Island ($250,000), Women Infants Hospital Foundation ($166,667) and Save the Bay ($150,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Norman and Rosalie Fain Family Foundation?
The Norman and Rosalie Fain Family Foundation reported $26.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (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 Norman and Rosalie Fain Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for housing for people experiencing homelessness, hospital programs, scholarships and schools, and environmental work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Norman and Rosalie Fain Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 Norman and Rosalie Fain Family Foundation's EIN?
The Norman and Rosalie Fain Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-6022655. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Norman and Rosalie Fain 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 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Norman and Rosalie Fain Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 25, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-norman-and-rosalie-fain-family-foundation-morg_a1c6bb05fc664b57b60b39680a9480f6
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