Private foundation · EIN 05-6040728 · Cranston, Rhode Island

Richard Waterman Tr Uw

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: 2 grants paid, $69K total, median $35K. 100% of grants stayed in Rhode Island.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$69K
Median grant
$35K
Stays in RI
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mount Vernon Larger ParishFoster, RIPastoral support$60K
Mount Vernon Baptist ChurchFoster, RIOperating expenses$9,000

About this foundation

Richard Waterman Tr Uw is a private grantmaking foundation in Cranston, Rhode Island, administered in care of W Waterman III, tax-exempt since 1972. 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 Richard Waterman Tr Uw 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 Richard Waterman Tr Uw give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $69K across 2 grants, a median of $35K.

Where does Richard Waterman Tr Uw give?

Rhode Island (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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