Private foundation · EIN 85-4065871

The Beacon Foundation

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Warwick, RI

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Tax year 2025 (period ending 2025-12-31) · Filed with IRS 2026 · Data as of 2026-10-24 · View filing on ProPublica · Source: IRS e-file object 202622019349100612
Total assets (EOY)$4,539,312
Grants paid$205,275
Typical (median) grant$1,000
Grants listed151
Giving in home state (RI)85%

Grant size distribution

RangeGrants
Under $5K144
$5K–$25K7
$25K–$100K0
$100K+0

Smallest $20 · Largest $20,100

Geographic focus

RI
85%
MA
9%
GA
2%
DC
2%
NY
1%
CA
1%
OH
0%
CT
0%

Common purposes

Purposes mostly listed as general support.

Giving history

Tax yearContributions paidTotal assetsGrants listed
2023$153,650$4,160,16487
2024$196,947$4,306,177173
2025$205,275$4,539,312151

Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.

How to apply

ContactAMY C VITALE
AddressONE BEACON CENTRE, WARWICK, RI, 028861378
Phone4018252681
EmailAVITALE@BEACONMUTUAL.COM
Form & materialsNAME 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.
DeadlinesNOT APPLICABLE, SUBMISSIONS ARE ROLLING.
RestrictionsTHE 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.

Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2025.

Top recipients (tax year 2025)

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Rhode Island Institute For Labor Studies And ResearchCRANSTON, RIGENERAL SUPPORT$20,100
Rhode Island Community Food Bank AssociationPROVIDENCE, RIGENERAL SUPPORT$8,300
Rhode Island FoundationPROVIDENCE, RIGENERAL SUPPORT$8,000
We Share HopeRUMFORD, RIGENERAL SUPPORT$5,100
Greggs Giving Tree IncEAST GREENWICH, RIGENERAL SUPPORT$5,000
Rhode Island Cpcu Scholarship FundLINCOLN, RIGENERAL SUPPORT$5,000
Scruffy Paws Animal RescueWARWICK, RIGENERAL SUPPORT$5,000
American Cancer Society Inc - Rhode IslandKENNESAW, GAGENERAL SUPPORT$4,225
Boys And Girls Club Of Fall RiverFALL RIVER, MAGENERAL SUPPORT$3,600
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Ne Region (Nka Blood Cancer United Inc)WASHINGTON, DCGENERAL SUPPORT$3,550
Amos HousePROVIDENCE, RIGENERAL SUPPORT$3,500
Child And Family Services Of Newport County IncMIDDLETOWN, RIGENERAL SUPPORT$3,500
The Providence Community Health Centers IncPROVIDENCE, RIGENERAL SUPPORT$3,000
American Heart Association IncPROVIDENCE, RIGENERAL SUPPORT$2,900
Team Impact IncQUINCY, MAGENERAL SUPPORT$2,750
Rhode Island Pbs FoundationPROVIDENCE, RIGENERAL SUPPORT$2,600
Operation Stand Down Rhode IslandJOHNSTON, RIGENERAL SUPPORT$2,525
Big Brother Big Sisters Of Rhode Island IncPROVIDENCE, RIGENERAL SUPPORT$2,500
The Council Of State GovernmentsNEW YORK, NYGENERAL SUPPORT$2,500
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Community Center IncNEWPORT, RIGENERAL SUPPORT$2,500
Edesia IncNORTH KINGSTOWN, RIGENERAL SUPPORT$2,500
Family Services Of Rhode Island IncPROVIDENCE, RIGENERAL SUPPORT$2,500
Forever Paws Animal Shelter IncFALL RIVER, MAGENERAL SUPPORT$2,500
Leadership Rhode IslandPROVIDENCE, RIGENERAL SUPPORT$2,500
Preserve Rhode IslandPROVIDENCE, RIGENERAL SUPPORT$2,500
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