The Gilbane Family Foundation concentrates on local social services and independent/private school education, primarily funding Rhode Island nonprofits and Catholic/private K–12 schools with repeated small-to-moderate gifts. A substantial share of its dollars flows through the Rhode Island Foundation, while the remainder supports human services (food, disaster relief, veteran/family support) and health/research causes, including cancer and behavioral health. Grants are often renewed over multiple years to the same organizations and also include targeted emergency relief and national humanitarian partners.
The Gilbane Family Foundation’s largest recent grants go to the Rhode Island Foundation, including $270,000 in 2024 and $219,400 in 2023, which points to a grantmaking style that channels major support through local intermediary organizations as well as direct awards. The foundation gives across social services, education, and health-related research, with repeated attention to Rhode Island community needs and private or Catholic K–12 schooling. Its recent record includes multi-year support for Butler Hospital Foundation, direct gifts to schools such as St. Mary Academy - Bay View, San Miguel School, and St Sebastian School, and assistance for organizations tied to family support, veterans, disaster response, and humanitarian relief. Smaller gifts appear alongside those larger commitments, suggesting a mix of anchor grants and frequent modest awards. The pattern is not limited to one subsector: the foundation also supports youth development through sports and mentoring programs, and it has funded organizations serving both local and national needs. Grants are almost entirely U.S.-based, with the bulk of its activity in Rhode Island and additional awards in several other states.
Education is a major line of support. In 2024, the foundation gave $16,000 to St Sebastian School for education support, $9,000 to St Mary Academy - Bay View for education support, and $4,000 to San Miguel School for education support. It also backed Manhattan College with two grants, including $4,150 in 2023 and $4,100 in 2024, and provided $3,700 to Xaverian Brothers High School in 2024. Health and research also appear in the portfolio. Butler Hospital Foundation received $6,000 in 2023, $5,935 in 2024, and $5,000 in 2023, including research support and general support. The foundation also gave $4,000 to Refocus Inc in 2024 for research support. Human services and emergency response are another thread. Grants include $13,350 to Downtown Boxing Gym in 2024 and $9,750 in 2023 for social support, plus $7,508 to World Central Kitchen Inc, $4,200 to American Red Cross, and $4,000 to Team Rubicon.
Typical grant size is small to modest, with a p25 of $175, a median of $400, and a p75 of $1,250. The recent file also shows a clear split between a few large intermediary grants and many smaller direct awards. Recurrence is common: the Rhode Island Foundation appears in multiple years, Butler Hospital Foundation appears in several grants, and Manhattan College and US Lacrosse Foundation each receive more than one award. The foundation is not a DAF or a program-related investment maker, and it funds organizations rather than individuals. The grant list shows recurring support patterns across years more than one-off experimentation.
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Most grants fall between $175 and $1K, with a median of $400.
25th Percentile
$175
Median
$400
75th Percentile
$1K
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Concentrated geographically in Rhode Island with one very large passthrough to the Rhode Island Foundation and many smaller, repeat grants to education and human-service organizations; predominantly small-to-medium grants renewed across years rather than large multi-year institutional commitments.
Notable grantees: Rhode Island Foundation, De La Salle Collegiate High School, Downtown Boxing Gym, Butler Hospital Foundation, World Central Kitchen
Grantmaking is heavily U.S.-based, with 100% of recorded grants going to U.S. recipients. Rhode Island receives a substantial share of activity, including Providence recipients such as the Rhode Island Foundation, Butler Hospital Foundation, Brown University, San Miguel School, and Refocus Inc. Outside Rhode Island, the foundation gives to organizations in Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Virginia, California, and Washington, DC. Providence is the most visible city in the record, but the top grant-count state is Kansas.
The recent grants show support for social services, education, and research. Examples include grants to the Rhode Island Foundation for social support, schools such as St Sebastian School and San Miguel School, and research support for Butler Hospital Foundation and Refocus Inc.
Yes. Several recipients appear in more than one year, including the Rhode Island Foundation, Butler Hospital Foundation, Manhattan College, Downtown Boxing Gym, and US Lacrosse Foundation. That pattern suggests repeat support rather than isolated one-time gifts.
The grant size distribution is small: p25 is $175, the median is $400, and p75 is $1,250. The recent list also includes larger exceptions, including $270,000 and $219,400 to the Rhode Island Foundation.
The top state by grant count is Kansas, while Rhode Island accounts for 21% of grants. Recipient locations also include Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Virginia, California, and Washington, DC.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GILBANE FAMILY FOUNDATION INC | PROVIDENCE, RI | $7,338,992 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION | PROVIDENCE, RI | $185,500 | 2025 | SOCIAL SUPPORT |
| ST SEBASTIANS SCHOOL INC | NEEDHAM, MA | $16,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION SUPPORT |
| DOWNTOWN BOXING GYM YOUTH PROGRAM | DETROIT, MI | $13,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL SUPPORT |
| DE LA SALLE COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL | WARRANT, MI | $7,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION SUPPORT |
| ARCHBISHOP STEPINAC HIGH SCHOOL | WHITE PLAINS, NY | $4,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION SUPPORT |
| THE AMERICAN IRELAND FUND | BOSTON, MA | $4,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL SUPPORT |
| SAN MIGUEL SCHOOL | PROVIDENCE, RI | $4,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION SUPPORT |
| XAVERIAN BROTHERS HIGH SCHOOL | WESTWOOD, MA | $4,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION SUPPORT |
| ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY | BRISTOL, RI | $4,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION SUPPORT |
| DEBUTANTE COTILLION AND CHRISTMAS BALL INC | NEW CANAAN, CT | $3,897 | 2025 | SOCIAL SUPPORT |
| NEXT STEP FUND INC | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $3,800 | 2025 | RESEARCH SUPPORT |
| BABSON COLLEGE | BABSON PARK, MA | $3,700 | 2025 | EDUCATION SUPPORT |
| NEXT GENERATION CHOICES FOUNDATION INC | WARRENTON, VA | $3,500 | 2025 | RESEARCH SUPPORT |
| NARRAGANSETT COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA | CRANSTON, RI | $2,750 | 2025 | SOCIAL SUPPORT |
| NATIONAL CHILD RESEARCH CENTER | WASHINGTON, DC | $2,500 | 2025 | EDUCATION SUPPORT |
| THE COUNTRY CLUB EMPLOYEE EDUCATION FUND | CHESTNUT HILL, MA | $2,500 | 2025 | EDUCATION SUPPORT |
| YOUTH SHELTER PROGRAM OF WESTCHESTER | MT VERNON, NY | $2,500 | 2025 | SOCIAL SUPPORT |
| DEDHAM COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL | DEDHAM, MA | $2,091 | 2025 | EDUCATION SUPPORT |
| BARRINGTON TAP IN INC | BARRINGTON, RI | $2,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL SUPPORT |
| MANHATTAN COLLEGE | RIVERDALE, NY | $1,650 | 2025 | EDUCATION SUPPORT |
| EDESIA | NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI | $1,620 | 2025 | SOCIAL SUPPORT |
| DANA FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE | BOSTON, MA | $1,565 | 2025 | RESEARCH SUPPORT |
| PER SCHOLAS INC | BRONX, NY | $1,500 | 2025 | EDUCATION SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY | FRAMINGHAM, MA | $1,300 | 2025 | RESEARCH SUPPORT |
| SOPHIA ACADEMY | PROVIDENCE, RI | $1,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION SUPPORT |
| PRESERVATION FOUNDATION OF PALM BEACH | PALM BEACH, FL | $1,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL SUPPORT |
| MAINE HUTS AND TRAILS | KINGFIELD, ME | $1,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL SUPPORT |
| ESSEX COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | DANVERS, MA | $1,000 | 2025 | PELICAN INTERVENTION FUND |
| LISTEN COMMUNITY SERVICES | LEBANON, NH | $1,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL SUPPORT |
| OCEAN TIDES INC | NARRAGANSETT, RI | $1,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION SUPPORT |
| GROW SMART RI | PROVIDENCE, RI | $1,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL SUPPORT |
| DARTMOUTH COLLEGE | HANOVER, NH | $550 | 2025 | EDUCATION SUPPORT |
| CHILD AND FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM | BOULDER, CO | $550 | 2025 | SOCIAL SUPPORT |
| MICHAEL H FLANAGAN FOUNDATION | BARRINGTON, RI | $500 | 2025 | SOCIAL SUPPORT |
| NORTHEAST HARBOR SAILING SCHOOL | NORTHEAST HARBOR, ME | $500 | 2025 | SOCIAL SUPPORT |
| THOMAS BECKETT FOUNDATION | PROVIDENCE, RI | $500 | 2025 | SOCIAL SUPPORT |
| GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY | WASHINGTON, DC | $500 | 2025 | EDUCATION SUPPORT |
| UNITED STATES SKI MOUNTAINEERING ASSOCIATION | DILLON, CO | $500 | 2025 | SOCIAL SUPPORT |
| CATHOLIC COMMUNITY FUND OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF BOSTON | BRAINTREE, MA | $500 | 2025 | SOCIAL SUPPORT |
| LITTLE TRAVERSE CONSERVANCY | HARBOR SPRINGS, MI | $500 | 2025 | SOCIAL SUPPORT |
| PARENTS LEADING FOR EDUCATION EQUITY | PROVIDENCE, RI | $500 | 2025 | EDUCATION SUPPORT |
| STAND WITH ME | GLENBURN, ME | $500 | 2025 | SOCIAL SUPPORT |
| RHODE ISLAND GUN VIOLENCE EDUCATION FUND | PROVIDENCE, RI | $500 | 2025 | EDUCATION SUPPORT |
| SIDWELL FRIENDS SCHOOL | WASHINGTON, DC | $500 | 2025 | EDUCATION SUPPORT |
| BOULDER VALLEY HEALTH CENTER INC | BOULDER, CO | $500 | 2025 | SOCIAL SUPPORT |
| ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION - RI CHAPTER | PROVIDENCE, RI | $500 | 2025 | RESEARCH SUPPORT |
| FRIENDS OF HIDDEN PEAK | SNOWBIRD, UT | $400 | 2025 | SOCIAL SUPPORT |
| THE NATIONAL PANCREAS FOUNDATION | BETHESDA, MA | $400 | 2025 | RESEARCH SUPPORT |
| THE WILLIAM J GOULD ASSOCIATES INC | MONTEREY, MA | $400 | 2025 | SOCIAL SUPPORT |
GILBANE FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
$7,338,992GENERAL SUPPORT
RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION
$185,500SOCIAL SUPPORT
ST SEBASTIANS SCHOOL INC
$16,000EDUCATION SUPPORT
DE LA SALLE COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL
$7,000EDUCATION SUPPORT
ARCHBISHOP STEPINAC HIGH SCHOOL
$4,000EDUCATION SUPPORT
XAVERIAN BROTHERS HIGH SCHOOL
$4,000EDUCATION SUPPORT
DEBUTANTE COTILLION AND CHRISTMAS BALL INC
$3,897SOCIAL SUPPORT
NEXT STEP FUND INC
$3,800RESEARCH SUPPORT
NEXT GENERATION CHOICES FOUNDATION INC
$3,500RESEARCH SUPPORT
NATIONAL CHILD RESEARCH CENTER
$2,500EDUCATION SUPPORT
THE COUNTRY CLUB EMPLOYEE EDUCATION FUND
$2,500EDUCATION SUPPORT
DEDHAM COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
$2,091EDUCATION SUPPORT
BARRINGTON TAP IN INC
$2,000SOCIAL SUPPORT
MAINE HUTS AND TRAILS
$1,000SOCIAL SUPPORT
LISTEN COMMUNITY SERVICES
$1,000SOCIAL SUPPORT
OCEAN TIDES INC
$1,000EDUCATION SUPPORT
GROW SMART RI
$1,000SOCIAL SUPPORT
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE
$550EDUCATION SUPPORT
MICHAEL H FLANAGAN FOUNDATION
$500SOCIAL SUPPORT
NORTHEAST HARBOR SAILING SCHOOL
$500SOCIAL SUPPORT
THOMAS BECKETT FOUNDATION
$500SOCIAL SUPPORT
UNITED STATES SKI MOUNTAINEERING ASSOCIATION
$500SOCIAL SUPPORT
STAND WITH ME
$500SOCIAL SUPPORT
RHODE ISLAND GUN VIOLENCE EDUCATION FUND
$500EDUCATION SUPPORT
SIDWELL FRIENDS SCHOOL
$500EDUCATION SUPPORT
FRIENDS OF HIDDEN PEAK
$400SOCIAL SUPPORT
THE NATIONAL PANCREAS FOUNDATION
$400RESEARCH SUPPORT
THE WILLIAM J GOULD ASSOCIATES INC
$400SOCIAL SUPPORT