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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 85-4065871

The Beacon Foundation

A private foundation in Warwick, RI. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 151 grants and $205,325 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), 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
Amy C Vitale
One Beacon Centre
Warwick, RI 028861378
(401) 825-2681
[email protected]
Form and materials
Name and address; principal director's name; status as a qualified 501 (c)(3) organization; statement of the nature and principal purpose of the funding request; details on how the request will improve the state of rhode island and support its business, educational, nonprofit and cultural community; contact information for the request; and the web address. Requests for funding of $5,000 or less should be made on the organization's letterhead. Requests of greater than $5,000 may be made on a written grant application which, among other details, may include the following: statement of the principal purpose of the organization, including detail regarding its projects and goals; financial audit, compilation or review; details of the organization's current operating budget and reasonable and adequate accounting procedure; and the organization's sources of income, such as major contributors or supporters, other grants, private endowments and commercial activities.
Deadlines
Not applicable, submissions are rolling.
Restrictions
The board, at its discretion, may refuse to make any grants or contributions or other financial assistance. The board has the discretion to withdraw its approval of any funding at any time. The board may determine when to require that funding recipients furnish a periodic and/or final accounting to show that the funds were expended for board-approved purposes. If insufficient information is provided, the board may request further information. All decisions are at the sole discretion of the board. Unless otherwise determined by the board, awarded grants must be spent within one year of the funding date or the funds must be returned. In the event that the original purpose for which the grant was provided cannot be accomplished because of unforeseen events or circumstances, grant funds will be returned to the foundation. Any requests to change the purpose of the grant must be submitted in writing to the board, and change requests must be submitted and approved prior to use of the funds.

Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2025

    $205,325

    Grants listed
    151
    Assets, end of year
    $4,539,312

  • Tax year 2024

    $196,897

    Grants listed
    173
    Assets, end of year
    $4,306,177

  • Tax year 2023

    $153,650

    Grants listed
    87
    Assets, end of year
    $4,160,164

  • Tax year 2022

    $111,263

    Grants listed
    89
    Assets, end of year
    $3,295,103

  • Tax year 2021

    $109,050

    Grants listed
    50
    Assets, end of year
    $2,654,348

  • Tax year 2020

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $2,500,000

Grants paid in 2025

151 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Rhode Island Institute for Labor Studies and ResearchCranston, RI

    General support

    $20,100
  2. Rhode Island Community Food Bank AssociationProvidence, RI

    General support

    $8,300
  3. Rhode Island FoundationProvidence, RI

    General support

    $8,000
  4. We Share HopeRumford, RI

    General support

    $5,100
  5. Greggs Giving Tree IncEast Greenwich, RI

    General support

    $5,000
  6. Rhode Island Cpcu Scholarship FundLincoln, RI

    General support

    $5,000
  7. Scruffy Paws Animal RescueWarwick, RI

    General support

    $5,000
  8. American Cancer Society Inc - Rhode IslandKennesaw, GA

    General support

    $4,225
  9. Boys and Girls Club of Fall RiverFall River, MA

    General support

    $3,600
  10. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Ne Region (nka Blood Cancer United Inc)Washington, DC

    General support

    $3,550
  11. Amos HouseProvidence, RI

    General support

    $3,500
  12. Child and Family Services of Newport County IncMiddletown, RI

    General support

    $3,500
  13. The Providence Community Health Centers IncProvidence, RI

    General support

    $3,000
  14. American Heart Association IncDallas, TX

    General support

    $2,900
  15. Team Impact IncQuincy, MA

    General support

    $2,750
  16. Rhode Island PBS FoundationProvidence, RI

    General support

    $2,600
  17. Operation Stand Down Rhode IslandJohnston, RI

    General support

    $2,525
  18. Big Brother Big Sisters of Rhode Island IncProvidence, RI

    General support

    $2,500
  19. The Council of State GovernmentsNew York, NY

    General support

    $2,500
  20. Dr Martin Luther King Jr Community Center IncNewport, RI

    General support

    $2,500
  21. Edesia IncN Kingstown, RI

    General support

    $2,500
  22. Family Services of Rhode Island IncProvidence, RI

    General support

    $2,500
  23. Forever Paws Animal Shelter IncFall River, MA

    General support

    $2,500
  24. Leadership Rhode IslandProvidence, RI

    General support

    $2,500
  25. Preserve Rhode IslandProvidence, RI

    General support

    $2,500
  26. The Rhode Island Free Clinic IncProvidence, RI

    General support

    $2,500
  27. Sojourner House IncProvidence, RI

    General support

    $2,325
  28. Boys and Girls Club of WarwickWarwick, RI

    General support

    $2,200
  29. Childrens Friend and ServiceProvidence, RI

    General support

    $2,000
  30. Community Connections IncS Yarmouth, MA

    General support

    $2,000
  31. Community Provider Network of Rhode IslandN Kingstown, RI

    General support

    $2,000
  32. United Way of Rhode IslandProvidence, RI

    General support

    $1,550
  33. The Groden Center IncProvidence, RI

    General support

    $1,520
  34. Boys and Girls Club of PawtucketPawtucket, RI

    General support

    $1,500
  35. Boys and Girls of Northern Rhode IslandCumberland, RI

    General support

    $1,500
  36. Butler Hospital FoundationProvidence, RI

    General support

    $1,500
  37. Community College of Rhode Island FoundationLincoln, RI

    General support

    $1,500
  38. Dorcus International Institute of RiProvidence, RI

    General support

    $1,500
  39. FirstworksProvidence, RI

    General support

    $1,500
  40. Higher Ground InternationalProvidence, RI

    General support

    $1,500
  41. Hope Alzheimers CenterCranston, RI

    General support

    $1,500
  42. Hopehealth Hospice and Palliative Care RiProvidence, RI

    General support

    $1,500
  43. House of Hope Community Development CorporationWarwick, RI

    General support

    $1,500
  44. Justice AssistanceCranston, RI

    General support

    $1,500
  45. Meals on Wheels of Ri IncProvidence, RI

    General support

    $1,500
  46. Robert Potter League for Animals IncMiddletown, RI

    General support

    $1,500
  47. Pancreatic Cancer Action Network IncEl Segundo, CA

    General support

    $1,275
  48. Girl Scouts of Southeastern New EnglandWarwick, RI

    General support

    $1,250
  49. Make A Wish Foundation of Ma and RiBoston, MA

    General support

    $1,225
  50. Amenity AidWarwick, RI

    General support

    $1,075
  51. Special Olympics Rhode IslandSmithfield, RI

    General support

    $1,020
  52. ALS Association Rhode Island ChapterWarwick, RI

    General support

    $1,000
  53. Armenian Youth Federation OrganizationWatertown, MA

    General support

    $1,000
  54. Arthur E Coia Scholarship and Education FundProvidence, RI

    General support

    $1,000
  55. Childhood Lead Action ProjectProvidence, RI

    General support

    $1,000
  56. City of Warwick - Neighbors Helping NeighborsWarwick, RI

    General support

    $1,000
  57. Clothes to Kids Ri IncProvidence, RI

    General support

    $1,000
  58. Community Boating Center IncProvidence, RI

    General support

    $1,000
  59. Dare to Dream Ranch IncFoster, RI

    General support

    $1,000
  60. Dave's Marketplace Charitable FundE Greenwich, RI

    General support

    $1,000
  61. Friends of Exeter AnimalsExeter, RI

    General support

    $1,000
  62. Greater Providence Young Mens Christian AssocProvidence, RI

    General support

    $1,000
  63. Hope and MainWarren, RI

    General support

    $1,000
  64. The James L Maher CenterMiddletown, RI

    General support

    $1,000
  65. Leadership Institute for DVLPMT Education and RSCHBoston, MA

    General support

    $1,000
  66. The Life Is Good Playmaker ProjectBoston, MA

    General support

    $1,000
  67. Lucys Hearth IncMiddletown, RI

    General support

    $1,000
  68. Meeting StreetProvidence, RI

    General support

    $1,000
  69. Northern Rhode Island Food Pantry IncCumberland, RI

    General support

    $1,000
  70. The Providence CenterProvidence, RI

    General support

    $1,000
  71. Providence Village of Rhode IslandProvidence, RI

    General support

    $1,000
  72. Rhode Island Coalition to End HomelessnessProvidence, RI

    General support

    $1,000
  73. Rhode Island Wind EnsembleN Scituate, RI

    General support

    $1,000
  74. Ri Hospitality Education FoundationCranston, RI

    General support

    $1,000
  75. Ri Philharmonic Orchestra and Music SchoolEast Providence, RI

    General support

    $1,000
  76. Ronald McDonald House Charities of New England IncProvidence, RI

    General support

    $1,000
  77. Southside Community Land TrustProvidence, RI

    General support

    $1,000
  78. Spurwink RiCranston, RI

    General support

    $1,000
  79. Thrive Behavioral Health IncWarwick, RI

    General support

    $1,000
  80. The Tomorrow FundProvidence, RI

    General support

    $1,000
  81. Visiting Nurse Home and HospiceMiddletown, RI

    General support

    $1,000
  82. Washington Park Citizens Association IncProvidence, RI

    General support

    $1,000
  83. Waterfire ProvidenceProvidence, RI

    General support

    $1,000
  84. Wood River Health Services IncHope Valley, RI

    General support

    $1,000
  85. Kids' Chance of Rhode IslandProvidence, RI

    General support

    $750
  86. Massachusetts Golf Association IncNorton, MA

    General support

    $750
  87. Feed RiRumford, RI

    General support

    $600
  88. East Greenwich Animal Protection League IncCranston, RI

    General support

    $550
  89. Rhode Island Pet NetworkWarwick, RI

    General support

    $550
  90. McAuley Corporation DBA McAuley MinistriesProvidence, RI

    General support

    $525
  91. The Autism ProjectJohnston, RI

    General support

    $500
  92. Ballet Rhode IslandProvidence, RI

    General support

    $500
  93. Blackstone Valley Advocacy CenterCentral Falls, RI

    General support

    $500
  94. Brain Injury Assoc of Rhode Island IncEast Providence, RI

    General support

    $500
  95. East Bay Community Action ProgramRiverside, RI

    General support

    $500
  96. Girls on the Run Rhode IslandWarwick, RI

    General support

    $500
  97. Grow Smart Rhode IslandProvidence, RI

    General support

    $500
  98. The Hero Package Foundation IncWarwick, RI

    General support

    $500
  99. Inspiring MindsProvidence, RI

    General support

    $500
  100. Looking Upwards IncPortsmouth, RI

    General support

    $500
  101. Love for the Elderly DBA Love for Our EldersCleveland, OH

    General support

    $500
  102. Mayotte Viens Post 13 American Legion Dept of CTPutnam, CT

    General support

    $500
  103. Newport County Community Mental Health Center IncMiddletown, RI

    General support

    $500
  104. Newport County Women's Resource CenterNewport, RI

    General support

    $500
  105. Newport County YMCAMiddletown, RI

    General support

    $500
  106. Old Colony YMCA Taunton BranchTaunton, MA

    General support

    $500
  107. Pan Massachusetts Challenge IncNeedham, MA

    General support

    $500
  108. Reach Out and Read Rhode IslandProvidence, RI

    General support

    $500
  109. Rhode Island PrideProvidence, RI

    General support

    $500
  110. Saint Edwards Food and Wellness CenterProvidence, RI

    General support

    $500
  111. The Samaritans IncPawtucket, RI

    General support

    $500
  112. Sargent Rehabilitation CenterE Greenwich, RI

    General support

    $500
  113. South County Hospital Healthcare System EndowmentWakefield, RI

    General support

    $500
  114. Star Kids Scholarship ProgramMiddletown, RI

    General support

    $500
  115. West End Community Center IncProvidence, RI

    General support

    $500
  116. Pawsitively 4 PinkWorcester, MA

    General support

    $400
  117. Thundermist Health CenterWarwick, RI

    General support

    $300
  118. American Heart Association IncDallas, TX

    General support

    $275
  119. A Wish Come True IncCoventry, RI

    General support

    $250
  120. American Foundation for Suicide PreventionNew York, NY

    General support

    $250
  121. Compassion International IncColorado SPGS, CO

    General support

    $250
  122. Curepsp IncNew York, NY

    General support

    $250
  123. Down Syndrome Society of Ri IncWest Warwick, RI

    General support

    $250
  124. Italo American Club of Rhode IslandProvidence, RI

    General support

    $250
  125. The Jonnycake Center for HopePeacedale, RI

    General support

    $250
  126. The Miriam Hospital FoundationProvidence, RI

    General support

    $250
  127. National Brain Tumor Society IncNewton, MA

    General support

    $250
  128. New England Humane SocietyCumberland, RI

    General support

    $250
  129. Pace Organization of Rhode IslandRiverside, RI

    General support

    $250
  130. Rhode Island Center Assisting Those in NeedCharlestown, RI

    General support

    $250
  131. Rhode Island Fire Chiefs Honor Flight HubProvidence, RI

    General support

    $250
  132. Harmony Hill SchoolChepachet, RI

    General support

    $200
  133. Ocean Community YMCAWesterly, RI

    General support

    $200
  134. Habitat for Humanity International IncAmericus, GA

    General support

    $180
  135. Westbay Community Action IncWarwick, RI

    General support

    $150
  136. Saint Jude Childrens Research HospitalMemphis, TN

    General support

    $125
  137. Alley Cat Allies IncBethesda, MD

    General support

    $120
  138. ALS United Rhode IslandWarwick, RI

    General support

    $100
  139. East Greenwich Parent Teacher Group IncE Greenwich, RI

    General support

    $100
  140. German Shepherd Rescue of New England IncWayland, MA

    General support

    $100
  141. Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to AnimalsWarwick, RI

    General support

    $75
  142. Diversity and Inclusion ProfessionalsProvidence, RI

    General support

    $70
  143. Arthritis Foundation IncAtlanta, GA

    General support

    $50
  144. Dana Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy FundBoston, MA

    General support

    $50
  145. New York Blood Center DBA Ri Blood CenterNew York, NY

    General support

    $50
  146. Rhode Home RescueWarwick, RI

    General support

    $50
  147. Rhode Island Community Food Bank AssociationProvidence, RI

    General support

    $50
  148. World Wildlife Fund IncWashington, DC

    General support

    $45
  149. Mae Organization for the HomelessCranston, RI

    General support

    $25
  150. Paws From the Heart IncWest Warwick, RI

    General support

    $25
  151. Crossroads Rhode IslandProvidence, RI

    General support

    $20

Where the money goes

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

  1. Food and agriculture6 grants $18,05016% of the total
  2. Human services17 grants $17,62016% of the total
  3. Philanthropy and grantmaking6 grants $15,80014% of the total
  4. Health16 grants $12,65011% of the total
  5. Animals12 grants $11,72011% of the total
  6. Education10 grants $9,1208% of the total
  7. 9 other causes24 grants $25,74523% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Rhode Island120 grants $173,555
  2. Massachusetts15 grants $17,625
  3. Georgia3 grants $4,455
  4. District of Columbia2 grants $3,595
  5. New York4 grants $3,050
  6. California1 grant $1,275
  7. Connecticut1 grant $500
  8. Ohio1 grant $500
  9. Texas1 grant $275
  10. Colorado1 grant $250

Officers, directors and trustees

8 people as filed

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

  • Amy C VitalePRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Gregg C TumeinskiTREASURER & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Rajani MahadevanVICE PRESIDENT & SECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
  • Shannon L BroadbentDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Raymond C CoiaDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Richard LentoDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Michelle PelletierDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Brian J SperoDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0

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