Private foundation · EIN 02-6003982 · Johnston, Rhode Island

Helen Blake Gile Trust

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $134K total, median $134K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$134K
Median grant
$134K
Stays in RI
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.5M

Grants paid in 2025

1 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Capital Center for the Arts Attn Viv LewineConcord, NHUnrestricted gift$134K

About this foundation

Helen Blake Gile Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Johnston, Rhode Island, administered in care of First Capital Bank Trustee, tax-exempt since 1963. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Helen Blake Gile Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Helen Blake Gile Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $134K across 1 grants, a median of $134K.

Where does Helen Blake Gile Trust give?

New Hampshire (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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