Private foundation · EIN 05-0384641 · Riverside, Rhode Island

Heritage Harbor Foundation

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $112K total, median $3,450. 88% of grants stayed in Rhode Island. Stated restrictions: Rhode island history and heritage only

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
8
$112K
Median grant
$3,450
Stays in RI
88%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.1M

How to apply

Detailed letter of request Contact: Pt Conley, 4012731787 Restrictions: Rhode island history and heritage only

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Rhode Island Publications SocietyProvidence, RIEditing of ri history books$56K
Rhode Island Heritage Hall of FameRiverside, RIFor hof biographical research projec$40K
Ri Slave History MedallionsNewport, RIGeo t downing statue$5,000
Dr Robert Billington Environmental Education FundCentral Fall, RITo fund teaching of blackstone river$4,400
The Friends of the Loof Carousel at Slater ParkPawtucket, RIFor signage$2,500
Westerly Armory RestorationWesterly, RIFor printing brochures$1,930
Ri Commandery Military Order of Th E Loyal Legion of USPawtucket, RICivil war tribute$1,000
Battery B FIRST Ri Light ArtilleryEldersburg, MDBiography of sgt albert straight$1,000

By state: Rhode Island 7 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Heritage Harbor Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Riverside, Rhode Island, administered in care of Patrick T Conley, tax-exempt since 1981. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Heritage Harbor Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Heritage Harbor Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $112K across 8 grants, a median of $3,450.

Where does Heritage Harbor Foundation give?

Rhode Island (7 grants), Maryland (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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