The Papitto Foundation
The Papitto Foundation is a private foundation based in Hope, Rhode Island. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations, including schools, community organizations, and service providers; the filing states that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations.
The Papitto Foundation at a glance
In short: The Papitto Foundation gave $1.8M across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $95K), mostly in Rhode Island. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,804,535
- -7.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- -17.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $94,976
- +12.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $7,032,264
- -15.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (4 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- 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 Papitto Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6 Water Valley Road, Hope, RI 02831
Phone: (401) 828-5751
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Papitto Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Preparatory School ($400K). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
102 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 102 (61%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Rhode Island and 3% to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Papitto Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 19 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $115K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $29K repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 55% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 307% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $2.7M (2020). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Preparatory School Providence, RI | General support | $400,000 |
| Read to Succeed Hope, RI | General support | $300,000 |
| Sophia Academy Providence, RI | General support | $250,000 |
| Saint Mary Academy Bay View Riverside, RI | General support | $206,985 |
| San Miguel School Providence, RI | General support | $205,000 |
| St Andrews School Barrington, RI | General support | $143,300 |
| Scalabrini Dukcevich Center Providence, RI | General support | $127,000 |
| Catholic Charities Appeal Fall River, MA | General support | $55,000 |
| Holy Apostles Church Cranston, RI | General support | $29,050 |
| United Way Providence, RI | General support | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,032,264 | $727,194 | $1,970,518 | $1,804,535 | 19 | $1,907,298 | $672,516 | $621,890 |
| 2023 | $8,323,757 | $705,560 | $2,095,234 | $1,949,490 | 23 | $1,949,490 | $655,680 | $628,729 |
| 2022 | $9,965,220 | $1,042,767 | $2,264,917 | $2,116,370 | 18 | $2,116,370 | $985,064 | $913,055 |
| 2021 | $11,176,522 | $1,122,551 | $1,300,410 | $1,162,280 | 18 | $1,162,280 | $1,058,038 | $836,725 |
| 2020 | $11,396,957 | $848,347 | $2,826,010 | $2,692,415 | 24 | — | $792,423 | $791,445 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Papitto Foundation reported a distributable amount of $622K 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
The foundation’s 2024 grants included general support for educational organizations. Community Preparatory School describes its mission as helping students in grades 4–8 reach their academic and leadership potential. Read to Succeed says it encourages elementary and middle school students to read during summer vacation, and Sophia Academy describes itself as a middle school for girls from low-income families.
Other supported organizations describe a range of services. Refocus says it serves adults with physical and developmental needs, while Higher Ground International says it provides opportunities and amenities to immigrant and refugee communities in Rhode Island. Hope Alzheimer’s Center describes its work as meeting the needs of people with dementia and supporting caregivers.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $1,804,535. Grant amounts ranged from $600 to $400,000, with a median grant of $25,000. The largest awards included $400,000 to Community Preparatory School, $300,000 to Read to Succeed, $250,000 to Sophia Academy, $206,985 to Saint Mary Academy Bay View, and $205,000 to San Miguel School. Each was listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Barbara A Papitto as president and director. It also lists David Papitto, Edward P Pieroni, and John A Tarantino as directors.
The Papitto Foundation is led by Barbara A. Papitto, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbara A. Papitto
President & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Papitto
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward P. Pieroni
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John A. Tarantino
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
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 Papitto Foundation
How much does The Papitto Foundation give each year?
The Papitto Foundation gave $1.8M across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.9M across 23 grants.
What is The Papitto Foundation's typical grant size?
The Papitto Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $94,976, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Papitto Foundation that year got $20K on average.
Where does The Papitto Foundation give grants?
The Papitto 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 (9 grants) and Cranston, RI (3 grants).
Does The Papitto Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Papitto Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Papitto Foundation's largest grantees?
The Papitto Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Community Preparatory School ($400,000), Read to Succeed ($300,000) and Sophia Academy ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Papitto Foundation?
The Papitto Foundation reported $7.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $622K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Papitto Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 grants included general support for educational organizations. Community Preparatory School describes its mission as helping students in grades 4–8 reach their academic and leadership potential. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Papitto Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 Papitto Foundation's EIN?
The Papitto Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-0426569. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Papitto 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Papitto Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-papitto-foundation-morg_56eca24716c34f2ab4bf1291e1e502b6
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