Townsend Aid for the Aged
Townsend Aid for the Aged is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $135K. Net investment income was $275K.
Townsend Aid for the Aged at a glance
In short: Townsend Aid for the Aged gave $135K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $135K), mostly in Rhode Island. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $134,650
- -34.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $134,650
- -34.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $134,650
- Total assets
- $3,116,374
- +4.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Townsend Aid for the Aged funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was To Worthy Person Directed by Advisory Committee (See List of Recipients) ($135K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Townsend Aid for the Aged gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−5%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $106K (2022) to $207K (2025). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| To Worthy Person Directed by Advisory Committee (See List of Recipients) Providence, RI | Aid to the Poor | $134,650 |
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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 | $3,116,374 | $298,232 | $171,411 | $134,650 | 1 | $148,823 | $274,689 | $173,071 |
| 2025 | $2,989,789 | $96,048 | $248,407 | $206,900 | 1 | $224,216 | $74,896 | $165,250 |
| 2024 | $3,142,765 | $131,508 | $247,118 | $204,450 | 1 | $220,812 | $109,238 | $155,047 |
| 2023 | $3,258,375 | $22,118 | $180,621 | $141,500 | 1 | $158,187 | $65,474 | $156,517 |
| 2022 | $3,416,878 | $294,797 | $156,277 | $105,500 | 1 | $125,435 | $273,748 | $178,260 |
| 2021 | $3,266,519 | $453,460 | $170,828 | $140,000 | 1 | — | $434,531 | $157,866 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Townsend Aid for the Aged reported a distributable amount of $173K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Townsend Aid for the Aged's 2026 filing lists 6 officers; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America
Agent for Fiduciary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$29K (2021) → $34K (2026)
Gina Autieri
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marylou Chase
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nanci Stewart
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Kelchner
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Kaull
Investment Board Head
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Caroline Kaull (2021–2023) — President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $34K, to Bank of America (Agent for Fiduciary).
Frequently asked questions about Townsend Aid for the Aged
How much does Townsend Aid for the Aged give each year?
Townsend Aid for the Aged gave $135K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $207K across 1 grant.
How large is Townsend Aid for the Aged?
Townsend Aid for the Aged reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $149K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $173K (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.
Where does Townsend Aid for the Aged operate?
Townsend Aid for the Aged has awarded grants in Rhode Island.
What is Townsend Aid for the Aged's EIN?
Townsend Aid for the Aged's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-6009549. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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