Private foundation · EIN 05-0380039 · Barrington, Rhode Island

Joseph & Rosalyn Sinclair Foundation Inc

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: 21 grants paid, $294K total, median $10K. 90% of grants stayed in Rhode Island.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
21
$294K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in RI
90%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Children's Friend & ServiceProvidence, RITo further the organization's charitable purpose$25K
Domestic Violence Resource Center of South CountyWakefield, RITo further the organization's charitable purpose$25K
Planned Parenthood of Southern New England IncNew Haven, CTTo further the organization's charitable purpose$25K
Providence Public Library FoundationProvidence, RITo further the organization's charitable purpose$25K
Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra & Music SchoolEast Providence, RITo further the organization's charitable purposeannual fund$25K
Ronald McDonald HouseProvidence, RITo further the organization's charitable purpose$25K
South County Hospital Healthcare SystemWakefield, RITo further the organization's charitable purpose$25K
The Miriam Hospital FoundationProvidence, RITo further the organization's charitable purpose$25K
American Cancer SocietyOklahoma City, OKTo further the organization's charitable purpose$20K
Save the Bay IncProvidence, RITo further the organization's charitable purpose$20K
Blackstone Parks ConservancyProvidence, RITo further the organization's charitable purpose$10K
Jewish Childrens Home of Rhode Island (camp Jori)Wakefield, RITo further the organization's charitable purpose$10K
Roger Williams Park ZooProvidence, RITo further the organization's charitable purpose$10K
The Groden Center IncProvidence, RITo further the organization's charitable purpose$10K
Rhode Island Community Food Bank AssociationProvidence, RITo further the organization's charitable purpose$5,000
University of Rhode Island FoundationKingston, RITo further the organization's charitable purpose$2,500
Wildlife Rehabilitators Association of Rhode IslandSaunderstown, RITo further the organization's charitable purpose$2,500
Miriam Hospital Women's AssociationProvidence, RITo further the organization's charitable purpose$1,080
Meals on Wheels of Ri IncProvidence, RITo further the organization's charitable purpose$1,000
Nonviolence InstituteProvidence, RITo further the organization's charitable purpose.$1,000
Rhode Island Public RadioProvidence, RITo further the organization's charitable purpose$1,000

By state: Rhode Island 19 · Connecticut 1 · Oklahoma 1

About this foundation

Joseph & Rosalyn Sinclair Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Barrington, Rhode Island, administered in care of Alan M Gilstein Treas, tax-exempt since 1980. 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 Joseph & Rosalyn Sinclair Foundation Inc 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 Joseph & Rosalyn Sinclair Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $294K across 21 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Joseph & Rosalyn Sinclair Foundation Inc give?

Rhode Island (19 grants), Connecticut (1 grants), Oklahoma (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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