The Norman and Rosalie Fain Family Foundation
The Norman and Rosalie Fain Family Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1964 and granted tax-exempt status in April 1967. Based in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, the foundation was created by Norman M. Fain, a Rhode Island business leader and philanthropist, and his wife Rosalie. The foundation continues the philanthropic legacy of its founders through strategic grantmaking focused on education, human services, and community development, with particular emphasis on Jewish causes and Rhode Island institutions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$26.9M
+0.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.5M
-4.4% YoY
Grant Count
33
-15.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$44K
+12.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding priorities include:
- Education — including support for Jewish educational institutions and scholarship programs
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking — supporting the nonprofit sector and community engagement
- Human Services — funding social service organizations and community support programs
- Jewish Community Support — major contributor to Jewish causes, including the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island's Community Campaign at the $100,000+ annual level
- Environmental Conservation — including water quality initiatives
Grantmaking
Grant Range
** $1,500 to $250,000, with occasional major gifts up to $1 million for significant capital projects
Grant Types
How to Apply
** The foundation operates as a private family foundation with no public website, phone line, or email address listed. Grantmaking decisions are made through trustee discretion.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's primary geographic focus is Rhode Island, with secondary funding activity in Georgia and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Assets: $26,897,889 (2024); $26,669,151 (2023)
Total Annual Giving: $1,460,653 (2024); $1,528,667 (2023)
Total Revenues: $1,910,392 (2023)
Total Expenses: $1,977,552 (2023)
EIN: 05-6022655
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $26,897,889 | $26,669,151 | $26,736,311 |
| Revenue | $2,444,318 | $1,910,392 | $5,762,920 |
| Expenses | $2,215,580 | $1,977,552 | $1,476,573 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,460,703 | $1,528,717 | $1,391,950 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,122,623 | $1,611,825 | $5,678,297 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,528,857 | $1,460,504 | $1,435,970 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
191 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is led by the following unpaid trustees:
- Jonathan D. Fain — Trustee; son of Norman and Rosalie Fain; formerly served as president and CEO of Teknor Apex
- Martha F. Roberts — Trustee; daughter of Norman and Rosalie Fain
- Wendy B. Fain — Trustee; daughter of Norman and Rosalie Fain
Founder Background: Norman M. Fain (1914–2003) received his undergraduate degree from the University of Rhode Island in 1936 and an Honorary Doctor of Business degree in 1967. He joined Teknor (later Teknor Apex) in 1936 and became chairman in 1968, expanding the company from a tire recapper to a leading plastics compounder.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JONATHAN D FAIN | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| MARTHA F ROBERTS | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| WENDY B FAIN | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: 505 Central Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861-1945
Phone: 401-725-8000
Website: No public website available
Email: Not publicly available
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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