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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 05-0426623

Warren Alpert Foundation

A private foundation in Providence, RI. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 99 grants and $24.3 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
The Warren Alpert Foundation
90 Elm Street - Suite 2
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 383-1331
[email protected]
Form and materials
Research grant application, general grant application, distinguished scholars application. All should include title, summary, principal investigator or name of organization, amount requested, budget and background. Apart from the warren alpert distinguished scholars fellowship and the warren alpert foundation prize, there are no submission deadlines for grant awards.
Deadlines
11/1 for distinguished scholars fellowship. 11/1 for warren alpert foundation prize.
Restrictions
With the exception to wads program, which is restricted to us medical schools, there are no other limitations or restrictions.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $24,267,834

    Grants listed
    99
    Assets, end of year
    $397,286,038

  • Tax year 2023

    $22,893,636

    Grants listed
    76
    Assets, end of year
    $406,646,323

  • Tax year 2022

    $23,502,229

    Grants listed
    82
    Assets, end of year
    $418,983,149

  • Tax year 2021

    $24,811,219

    Grants listed
    66
    Assets, end of year
    $420,339,444

  • Tax year 2020

    $19,395,418

    Grants listed
    66
    Assets, end of year
    $397,661,979

Grants paid in 2024

99 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. Brown UniversityProvidence, RI

    Donation - education

    $6,408,253
  2. Trustees of the University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA

    Donation - education

    $4,588,876
  3. President and Fellows of Harvard CollegeBoston, MA

    Donation - education

    $1,939,729
  4. Intermountain FoundationSalt Lake City, UT

    Donation

    $1,611,313
  5. The Regents of the University of CaliforniaLa Jolla, CA

    Donation - education

    $1,080,129
  6. Stanford UniversityLos Angeles, CA

    Donation - education

    $890,940
  7. Childrens Hospital CorporationChelsea, MA

    Donation

    $775,000
  8. South County HealthWarwick, RI

    Donation

    $621,000
  9. New York STEM Cell FoundationNew York, NY

    Donation

    $500,750
  10. Pan-Massachusetts Challenge Incjimmy FundProvidence, RI

    Donation

    $500,000
  11. Ccri FoundationWarwick, RI

    Donation - education

    $308,459
  12. The Regents of the University of MichiganLa Jolla, CA

    Donation - education

    $281,517
  13. University of ChicagoChicago, IL

    Donation - education

    $279,995
  14. National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyMillers Falls, MA

    Donation

    $250,000
  15. The Genesis CenterProvidence, RI

    Donation

    $246,404
  16. Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TX

    Donation - education

    $200,000
  17. Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin SystemMadison, WI

    Donation - education

    $200,000
  18. Crossroads Rhode IslandProvidence, RI

    Donation

    $200,000
  19. New York University School of MedicineNew York, NY

    Donation - education

    $200,000
  20. Scripps Research InstituteLa Jolla, CA

    Donation

    $200,000
  21. Trustees of Boston UniversityOxford, OH

    Donation - education

    $200,000
  22. Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New YorkNew York, NY

    Donation - education

    $200,000
  23. Trustees of Princeton UniversityPrinceton, NJ

    Donation - education

    $200,000
  24. University of WashingtonSeattle, WA

    Donation - education

    $200,000
  25. Brentjens Consulting LLCShort Hills, NJ

    Donation

    $125,000
  26. Individual

    Prize

    $125,000
  27. Individual

    Prize

    $125,000
  28. Individual

    Prize

    $125,000
  29. Jewish Community Day School of RiProvidence, RI

    Donation - education

    $115,000
  30. Junior Achievement of RiWarwick, RI

    Donation

    $85,000
  31. Emory UniversityAtlanta, GA

    Donation - education

    $75,000
  32. Providence PromiseProvidence, RI

    Donation

    $50,000
  33. Cystic Fibrosis & Multiple Sclerosis Fund FDNBethesda, MD

    Donation

    $40,000
  34. KIF1AORGNew York, NY

    Donation

    $40,000
  35. The Miriam Hospital FoundationProvidence, RI

    Donation

    $40,000
  36. Jewish Alliance of Greater RiProvidence, RI

    Donation

    $38,500
  37. Community Preparatory SchoolProvidence, RI

    Donation - education

    $38,400
  38. Boston Healthcare for the Homeless ProgramBoston, MA

    Donation

    $35,000
  39. Elder Services of Worcester Area IncWorcester, MA

    Donation

    $35,000
  40. EthosJamaica Plain, MA

    Donation

    $35,000
  41. Holy Family Home for Mothers and ChildrenN Providence, RI

    Donation

    $35,000
  42. John Clark Senior LivingMiddletown, RI

    Donation

    $35,000
  43. Mae Organization IncCranston, RI

    Donation

    $35,000
  44. Meals on Wheels of Ri IncProvidence, RI

    Donation

    $35,000
  45. Pine Street InnBoston, MA

    Donation

    $35,000
  46. Read to SucceedHope, RI

    Donation

    $35,000
  47. Rhode Island Community Food Bank AssociationProvidence, RI

    Donation

    $35,000
  48. Rosie's PlaceBoston, MA

    Donation

    $35,000
  49. The Greater Boston Food Bank IncBoston, MA

    Donation

    $35,000
  50. The New Hampshire Food BankManchester, NH

    Donation

    $35,000
  51. Framingham State University Foundation IncFramingham, MA

    Donation - education

    $30,000
  52. Sherill House IncBoston, MA

    Donation

    $30,000
  53. US Naval War College FoundationNewport, OH

    Donation - education

    $30,000
  54. Bryant University - University AdvancementSmithfield, RI

    Donation - education

    $25,000
  55. Clinic for Special ChildrenGordonville, PA

    Donation

    $25,000
  56. College VisionsProvidence, RI

    Donation - education

    $25,000
  57. HopehealthProvidence, RI

    Donation

    $25,000
  58. Rhode Island HospitalProvidence, RI

    Donation - education

    $25,000
  59. Tockwotton on the WaterfrontEast Providence, RI

    Donation

    $25,000
  60. Visiting Nurse Services of Newport and Bristol CountiesMiddletown, RI

    Donation

    $25,000
  61. Wood River Health Services IncWesterly, RI

    Donation

    $25,000
  62. National Academy FoundationWashington, DC

    Donation

    $23,569
  63. Degregorio Family FoundationPleasantville, NY

    Donation

    $20,000
  64. Geraci Zoo IncMt Pleasant, SC

    Donation

    $20,000
  65. Rosalind Franklin SocietyWestport, CT

    Donation

    $20,000
  66. San Miguel SchoolProvidence, RI

    Donation - education

    $20,000
  67. Seven Hills AspireWorcester, MA

    Donation

    $20,000
  68. UMASS Memorial HealthGardner, MA

    Donation

    $20,000
  69. A Wish Come True IncCoventry, RI

    Donation

    $15,000
  70. Appalachian Mountain ClubCharlestown, MA

    Donation

    $15,000
  71. Fisher CollegeBoston, MA

    Donation - education

    $15,000
  72. House of Hope Community Development CorporationWarwick, RI

    Donation

    $15,000
  73. Marc Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer FoundationUniondale, NY

    Donation

    $15,000
  74. Mayo Clinic AzRochester, MN

    Donation

    $15,000
  75. Rogerson HouseBoston, MA

    Donation

    $15,000
  76. The Carroll Center for the BlindNewton, MA

    Donation

    $15,000
  77. The Wily NetworkBoston, MA

    Donation

    $15,000
  78. Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteTroy, NY

    Donation - education

    $14,000
  79. Alzheimer's Association Manh ChapterNewton, MA

    Donation

    $10,000
  80. Avian Conservation CenterMorgantown, WV

    Donation

    $10,000
  81. Eastern Mennonite UniversityHarrisonburg, VA

    Donation - education

    $10,000
  82. Keepers of the Wild Wildlife Rescue and SanctuaryWalterboro, SC

    Donation

    $10,000
  83. KPMG FoundationMontvale, NJ

    Donation

    $10,000
  84. Muriel C Church Springhill Farm TrustChester, NH

    Donation

    $10,000
  85. Star Kids Scholarship ProgramMiddletown, RI

    Donation

    $10,000
  86. Thinkgenetic Foundation IncSudbury, MA

    Donation

    $10,000
  87. Amherst CollegeAmherst, MA

    Donation - education

    $5,000
  88. Harboring Hearts Housing FoundationNew York, NY

    Donation

    $5,000
  89. Providence CollegeProvidence, RI

    Donation - education

    $5,000
  90. Rhode Island FoundationProvidence, RI

    Donation

    $5,000
  91. Rhode Islanders Sponsoring EducationProvidence, RI

    Donation - education

    $5,000
  92. SpoonfulsNewton, MA

    Donation

    $5,000
  93. TLC FoundationManchester, CT

    Donation

    $5,000
  94. St Peters by the Sea ChurchNarragansett, RI

    Donation

    $3,000
  95. FaraWashington, DC

    Donation

    $2,500
  96. Shri Service CorpPawtucket, RI

    Donation

    $2,500
  97. Latino Policy InstituteProvidence, RI

    Donation

    $1,500
  98. St Jude Childrens Research HospitalMemphis, TN

    Donation

    $1,000
  99. Charity NavigatorUnion City, NJ

    Donation

    $500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Community development1 grant $6,408,25347% of the total
  2. Education12 grants $5,291,27139% of the total
  3. Medical research2 grants $700,7505% of the total
  4. Human services8 grants $551,9044% of the total
  5. Jobs and employment2 grants $235,0002% of the total
  6. Health9 grants $166,0001% of the total
  7. 7 other causes13 grants $266,5002% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Rhode Island35 grants $9,118,016
  2. Pennsylvania2 grants $4,613,876
  3. Massachusetts23 grants $3,393,729
  4. California4 grants $2,452,586
  5. Utah1 grant $1,611,313
  6. New York9 grants $1,200,750
  7. New Jersey4 grants $335,500
  8. Illinois1 grant $279,995
  9. Texas1 grant $200,000
  10. Washington1 grant $200,000

Officers, directors and trustees

12 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • August R SchiesserEXEC DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT, & TREASURER Hours 30Pay $342,040
  • David HirschCHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Hours 9Pay $134,500
  • Jeffrey A WalkerSECRETARY/AUDIT CHAIR Hours 4.5Pay $113,500
  • Robert H Brown JrDIRECTOR/GRANT COMM CHAIR Hours 4.5Pay $109,000
  • Gregory W KanebDIRECTOR/COMP & GOV CHAIR Hours 4.5Pay $113,500
  • Daniel F SchmittDIRECTOR/INVESTMENT CHAIR Hours 4.5Pay $113,500
  • Keith E BlanchetteDIRECTOR Hours 3Pay $104,500
  • Wendy ChungDIRECTOR Hours 3Pay $103,000
  • Ronald K MachtleyDIRECTOR Hours 3Pay $101,500
  • Joseph B MartinDIRECTOR Hours 3Pay $104,500
  • Barbara J McNeilDIRECTOR Hours 3Pay $104,500
  • Fred J Schiffman MDDIRECTOR Hours 4.5Pay $104,500

The return

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