Private foundation · EIN 06-1484294 · L Compton, Rhode Island · Philanthropy & grantmaking

G P B 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $94K total, median $3,250. 100% of grants stayed in Rhode Island.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$94K
Median grant
$3,250
Stays in RI
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Nature ConservancyProvidence, RITo support charitable mission$86K
CcapCranston, RITo support charitable mission$5,000
Little Compton Food BankLittle Compton, RITo support charitable mission$1,500
Stay at Home in Little ComptonLittle Compton, RITo support charitable mission$1,000

About this foundation

G P B Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in L Compton, Rhode Island, administered in care of Greta P Brown, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does G P B Foundation 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 G P B Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $94K across 4 grants, a median of $3,250.

Where does G P B Foundation give?

Rhode Island (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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