Bristol Home Aged Women primarily funds faith-based congregations and congregational social ministries, providing repeat, unrestricted operating support to churches and church-affiliated relief programs. A substantial portion of its giving also goes to direct basic-needs assistance such as food pantry operations, indicating a focus on local charitable relief delivered through religious organizations and service providers. Grants are typically general operating or broadly for persons in need rather than project-restricted funding.
Bristol Home Aged Women directs much of its recent giving through Bristol, Rhode Island’s faith community and senior-serving charities, with repeated support for the East Bay Food Pantry and several church-affiliated ministries. The pattern is consistent: annual unrestricted grants, mostly in the mid-teens to low-thirties, that help local organizations cover general operations and direct relief. Recent awards also show a clear link to elder support, including funding for church programs described as assisting older adults and persons in need. The foundation’s grantmaking is centered on local charitable delivery rather than project-specific initiatives. Churches receive support for broad operating needs, while social ministries and food-security organizations are funded to serve residents facing basic-needs gaps. That mix suggests a preference for established institutions already embedded in the community, especially those able to distribute aid through congregational networks. Among the named recipients, East Bay Food Pantry stands out for receiving multiple grants across several years, including a $35,000 award in 2025. First Baptist Church of Bristol also appears repeatedly, with grants used for unrestricted general support. Together with Saint Michael’s Church and First Congregational Church, these awards show a grantmaker that returns to the same local partners year after year.
Food security is one of the clearest themes in Bristol Home Aged Women’s recent grants. East Bay Food Pantry received $40,000 in 2023, $32,000 in 2023 and 2024, and $35,000 in 2025, all labeled unrestricted general support. Meals on Wheels of Ri, based in Providence, also received support for meal delivery, including $7,000 in 2023 and 2024. Faith-based community support is another major lane. First Baptist Church of Bristol was funded at $18,000 in 2025 and $16,500 in 2024 for unrestricted general support, while First Congregational Church received $17,500 in 2025 and $16,500 in 2024. The foundation also supports elder-focused and person-in-need assistance. Saint Michael's Church received grants for supporting persons needing assistance, and First Congregational Church was funded “to assist the elderly of” the community. Benjamin Church Senior Center Inc. received grants in 2024 and 2025 for unrestricted general support.
$92K
$1.8M
$145K
$126K
Most grants fall between $14K and $17K, with a median of $16K.
25th Percentile
$14K
Median
$16K
75th Percentile
$17K
About 0% of grants go to recipients in RI.
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Concentrated, repeat funding to a small set of grantees with multiple unrestricted grants; mid-sized awards focused on core partners rather than broad one-off distributions.
Notable grantees: East Bay Food Pantry, First Baptist Church of Bristol, First Congregational Church, Saint Michael's Church
Bristol Home Aged Women’s typical grant size is tightly grouped: the 25th percentile is $13,750, the median is $16,000, and the 75th percentile is $16,500. Most awards cluster around general operating support rather than project funding. The recent record also shows repetition across years, with the same organizations receiving grants in multiple cycles, including 2023, 2024, and 2025. The foundation funds organizations, not individuals, and makes no program-related investments. Its giving is regional, with every recent grant in the US.
Recent grants are heavily concentrated in Rhode Island, which is also the top state by grant count. Bristol appears most often in the recipient list, alongside Providence for Meals on Wheels of Ri. The grants shown all go to US recipients, and none are in Texas, despite the foundation’s Dallas headquarters. The pattern points to a Rhode Island-centered grant portfolio with local church, pantry, and senior-service recipients.
It funds faith-based congregations, church-affiliated social ministries, food assistance providers, and senior-serving organizations. Recent recipients include churches in Bristol, East Bay Food Pantry, Meals on Wheels of Ri, and Benjamin Church Senior Center Inc.
Yes. The recent grants list repeatedly uses unrestricted general support, including awards to East Bay Food Pantry, First Baptist Church of Bristol, First Congregational Church, Saint Michael's Church, and Benjamin Church Senior Center Inc.
The foundation’s grant sizes are concentrated in a narrow band: p25 is $13,750, median is $16,000, and p75 is $16,500. Several awards in the recent list fall near that range, especially grants to churches and senior-service groups.
Rhode Island is the top state by grant count. Recent recipient cities include Bristol and Providence, and the listed grants all go to US organizations.
Yes. East Bay Food Pantry appears across 2023, 2024, and 2025; First Baptist Church of Bristol and First Congregational Church also recur across multiple years, showing a pattern of recurring support.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAST BAY FOOD PANTRY | BRISTOL, RI | $35,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF BRISTOL | BRISTOL, RI | $18,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH | BRISTOL, RI | $17,500 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| SAINT MICHAEL'S CHURCH | BRISTOL, RI | $13,500 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| MEALS ON WHEELS OF RI | PROVIDENCE, RI | $6,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| BENJAMIN CHURCH SENIOR CENTER INC | BRISTOL, RI | $2,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| EAST BAY FOOD PANTRY | BRISTOL, RI | $32,000 | 2024 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF BRISTOL | BRISTOL, RI | $16,500 | 2024 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| SAINT MICHAEL'S CHURCH | BRISTOL, RI | $16,500 | 2024 | SUPPORTS PERSONS NEEDING |
| FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH | BRISTOL, RI | $16,500 | 2024 | TO ASSIST THE ELDERLY OF |
| MEALS ON WHEELS OF RI | PROVIDENCE, RI | $7,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT MEAL DELIVERY |
| BENJAMIN CHURCH SENIOR CENTER INC | BRISTOL, RI | $3,500 | 2024 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| EAST BAY FOOD PANTRY | BRISTOL, RI | $40,000 | 2023 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| EAST BAY FOOD PANTRY | BRISTOL, RI | $32,000 | 2023 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| SAINT MICHAEL'S CHURCH | BRISTOL, RI | $16,000 | 2023 | SUPPORTS PERSONS NEEDING |
| FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH | BRISTOL, RI | $16,000 | 2023 | TO ASSIST THE ELDERLY OF |
| SAINT MICHAEL'S CHURCH | BRISTOL, RI | $16,000 | 2023 | SUPPORTS PERSONS NEEDING |
| FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF BRISTOL | BRISTOL, RI | $16,000 | 2023 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF BRISTOL | BRISTOL, RI | $16,000 | 2023 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH | BRISTOL, RI | $16,000 | 2023 | TO ASSIST THE ELDERLY OF |
| MEALS ON WHEELS OF RI | PROVIDENCE, RI | $7,000 | 2023 | SUPPORT MEAL DELIVERY |
| MEALS ON WHEELS OF RI | PROVIDENCE, RI | $7,000 | 2023 | SUPPORT MEAL DELIVERY |
EAST BAY FOOD PANTRY
$35,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF BRISTOL
$18,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
$17,500UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
SAINT MICHAEL'S CHURCH
$13,500UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
MEALS ON WHEELS OF RI
$6,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
BENJAMIN CHURCH SENIOR CENTER INC
$2,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
EAST BAY FOOD PANTRY
$32,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF BRISTOL
$16,500UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
SAINT MICHAEL'S CHURCH
$16,500SUPPORTS PERSONS NEEDING
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
$16,500TO ASSIST THE ELDERLY OF
MEALS ON WHEELS OF RI
$7,000SUPPORT MEAL DELIVERY
BENJAMIN CHURCH SENIOR CENTER INC
$3,500UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
EAST BAY FOOD PANTRY
$40,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
EAST BAY FOOD PANTRY
$32,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
SAINT MICHAEL'S CHURCH
$16,000SUPPORTS PERSONS NEEDING
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
$16,000TO ASSIST THE ELDERLY OF
SAINT MICHAEL'S CHURCH
$16,000SUPPORTS PERSONS NEEDING
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF BRISTOL
$16,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF BRISTOL
$16,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
$16,000TO ASSIST THE ELDERLY OF
MEALS ON WHEELS OF RI
$7,000SUPPORT MEAL DELIVERY
MEALS ON WHEELS OF RI
$7,000SUPPORT MEAL DELIVERY