Private foundation · EIN 47-4796428 · Warren, Rhode Island · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lucy E Holcombe Charitable 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, $291K total, median $49K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$291K
Median grant
$49K
Stays in RI
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Granby Land TrustGranby, CTLandconservationpurchase$180K
St Matthew's ChapelSugar Hill, NHNew roof &organ$83K
Sugar Hill Imprvmnt AssocSugar Hill, NHDesign, purchase& install VillageWelcome signs$15K
All Saints Food BankLittleton, NHRenovationsto meet buildingcodes$13K

By state: Connecticut 1 · New Hampshire 3

About this foundation

Lucy E Holcombe Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Warren, Rhode Island, administered in care of Lucy E Holcombe, tax-exempt since 2016. 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 Lucy E Holcombe Charitable 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 Lucy E Holcombe Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $291K across 4 grants, a median of $49K.

Where does Lucy E Holcombe Charitable Foundation give?

Connecticut (1 grants), New Hampshire (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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