Private foundation · EIN 88-4170119 · Johnston, Rhode Island · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Payne Family 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: 8 grants paid, $100K total, median $5,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$100K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in RI
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
FIRST Community United Methodist ChurchMedford, MAUnrestricted gift$40K
Urbanpromise Ministries IncCamden, NJUnrestriced gift$30K
Natural Refrigeration FoundationAlexandria, VAUnrestricted gift$10K
Walnut Street TheatrePhiladelphia, PAUnrestricted gift$5,000
Medford Historical SocietyMedford, MAUnrestricted gift$5,000
Longwood GardensKennett Square, PAUnresitricted gift$5,000
Voorhees Animal Orphanage IncCooper Road, NJUnrestricted gift$2,500
Family Promise of Burlington CountyMoorestown, NJUnrestricted gift$2,500

By state: Massachusetts 2 · New Jersey 3 · Virginia 1 · Pennsylvania 2

About this foundation

Payne Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Johnston, Rhode Island, administered in care of Citizens Bank Na, tax-exempt since 2023. 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 Payne Family 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 Payne Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $100K across 8 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Payne Family Foundation give?

Massachusetts (2 grants), New Jersey (3 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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