Providence Children's Museum
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$1.5M
Foundation funders
33
Grants recorded
94
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds Providence Children's Museum?
Providence Children's Museum is funded by 33 grantmakers, led by The Rhode Island Community Foundation ($411K), Fidelity Foundation ($140K), The Norman and Rosalie Fain Family Foundation ($135K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.5M in grants to Providence Children's Museum between 2019–2026.
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| Ida Ballou Littlefield Memorial Trust | $7,500 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Alice I Sullivan Charitablefoundation | $7,000 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| Banknewport Charitable Foundation Inc | $3,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Washington Trust Co Charitable Fdn | $2,500 | 1 | 2022 |
| Sholley Foundation | $2,000 | 2 | 2025–2026 |
| Hazard Family Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Verrecchia Family Foundation Inc | $500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Amica Companies Foundation | $400 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2026) to $498K (2020). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $1K.
What grants has Providence Children's Museum received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sholley Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Carol a Peterson Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Better Natures Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Scripps Family Fund for Education | MUSEUM LEARNING EXPERIENCES | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Bristol County Savings Charitable | EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2025 | PPL Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $9,675 |
| 2025 | Vigneron Memorial Fund | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $7,000 |
| 2025 | Banknewport Charitable Foundation Inc | EXEMPT PURPOSE | $3,000 |
| 2025 | Malin Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GRANT | $3,000 |
| 2025 | Sholley Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $1,000 |
| 2024 | The Rhode Island Community Foundation | ART - ARTS AND CULTURE (PRIMARY) | $47,696 |
| 2024 | Carol a Peterson Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2024 | The Nordson Corporation Foundation | ENRICHMENT PROGRAM | $20,000 |
| 2024 | June Rockwell Levy Foundation Incorporated | EDUCATION | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Better Natures Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Ralph R Papitto & Barbara a Papitto | GRANTS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Scripps Family Fund for Education | MUSEUM LEARNING EXPERIENCES | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Textron Charitable Trust Dtd 122353 | GENERAL SUPPORT TO ARTS & CULTURE | $7,500 |
| 2024 | Vigneron Memorial Fund | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Malin Family Foundation | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATIONS CHARITABLE OBJECTIVES | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Amica Companies Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $400 |
| 2023 | The Rhode Island Community Foundation | ARTS AND CULTURE | $76,303 |
| 2023 | Ralph R Papitto & Barbara a Papitto | GRANTS | $40,000 |
| 2023 | The Champlin Foundation | IMPROVEMENTS TO CHILRDREN'S GARDEN | $34,786 |
| 2023 | Carol a Peterson Foundation | DONATION | $20,000 |
| 2023 | June Rockwell Levy Foundation Incorporated | EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Better Natures Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Scripps Family Fund for Education | MUSEUM EXPERIENCES FOR UNDERSERVED CHILDREN | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Nordson Corporation Foundation | MUSEUM ACCESS | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Textron Charitable Trust Dtd 122353 | GENERAL SUPPORT TO ARTS & CULTURE | $7,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 94 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Providence Children's Museum?
Providence Children's Museum is funded by 33 grantmakers, led by The Rhode Island Community Foundation ($411K), Fidelity Foundation ($140K), The Norman and Rosalie Fain Family Foundation ($135K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.5M in grants to Providence Children's Museum between 2019–2026.
Who is Providence Children's Museum's largest funder?
The Rhode Island Community Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Providence Children's Museum, with $411K across 12 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Providence Children's Museum received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.5M in grants to Providence Children's Museum across 94 grants from 33 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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