Private foundation · EIN 81-5013935 · Barrington, Rhode Island · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Paul F and Joyce Kilmartin Beneficent Fund

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: 33 grants paid, $57K total, median $1,500. 91% of grants stayed in Rhode Island.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
33
$57K
Median grant
$1,500
Stays in RI
91%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Project UndercoverWarwick, RIClothing assistance$5,000
Hands in OutreachSheffield, MAEducation access$3,550
Crossroads Rhode IslandProvidence, RIHousing assistance$3,000
Good Neighbors IncRiverside, RICommunity food bank$3,000
New Urban ArtsProvidence, RIArt education$3,000
Operation TeamworkProvidence, RIHealthcare$3,000
Rhode Island Food BankProvidence, RICommunity food bank$3,000
American Red CrossProvidence, RIDisaster aid$2,000
Bradley HospitalRiverside, RIMental health services$2,000
Diocese of ProvidenceProvidence, RIUtilities assistance$2,000
McAuly HouseProvidence, RIFood distribution$2,000
Meals on WheelsProvidence, RIMobile food distribution$2,000
Barrington Farm SchoolBarrington, RIEducation$1,500
Block Island Health ServicesNew Shoreham, RIHealth services$1,500
East Bay Community ActionTiverton, RIEducation assistance$1,500
John E Fogarty FoundationProvidence, RISpecial education$1,500
Read to SucceedMurfreesboro, TNLiteracy promotion$1,500
SquashbustersProvidence, RIYouth development$1,500
TapinBarrington, RISocial services$1,500
Barrington Education FoundationBarrington, RIProfessional development$1,500
134 CollaborativeProvidence, RIFood assistance$1,000
Access Point RiCranston, RIEmpowering people$1,000
Barrington Public LibraryBarrington, RILiteracy$1,000
Button Hole GolfProvidence, RICharacter development$1,000
Family Service of Rhode IslandProvidence, RIPoverty assistance$1,000
Sojourner HouseProvidence, RIHousing assistance$1,000
The George Wiley CenterPawtucket, RISocial and economic justice$1,000
Society for ScienceWashington, DCProfessional development$1,000
Community String ProjectBristol, RIMusic education$1,000
Amenity AidWarwick, RIHygiene poverty assistance$500
Day One RiProvidence, RIAssault victim support$500
Foster ForwardEast Providence, RIChild welfare improvement$500
Wheeler SchoolProvidence, RIEducation$500

By state: Rhode Island 30 · Massachusetts 1 · Tennessee 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Paul F and Joyce Kilmartin Beneficent Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Barrington, Rhode Island, administered in care of Paul F Kilmartin, tax-exempt since 2021. 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 Paul F and Joyce Kilmartin Beneficent Fund 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 Paul F and Joyce Kilmartin Beneficent Fund give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $57K across 33 grants, a median of $1,500.

Where does Paul F and Joyce Kilmartin Beneficent Fund give?

Rhode Island (30 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), Tennessee (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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