Charitable Tr Under Article Vii of the Vivian J Palmieri Tr
Historical FunderJamestown, Rhode Island · EIN 47-6612483 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | John Murphy |
|---|---|
| Address | 77 Narragansett Avenue, Jamestown RI 02835 |
| Phone | 4014230400 |
| jamurphy@jamestownlawyer.com | |
| Form and materials | Letter |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
5% of grants went outside Rhode Island.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preservation Society of Newport County | Newport, RI | Rosecliff rose garden | $125,000 |
| Elizabeth Park Conservancy | West Hartford, CT | Protecting and promoting | $50,000 |
| Audubon Society of Rhode Island | Smithfield, RI | Protecting and promoting | $25,000 |
| Narragansett Historical Society | Narragansett, RI | Upkeep and maintenance of | $25,000 |
| Edgewood Waterfront Preservation Assn | Cranston, RI | Protecting and promoting | $25,000 |
| Jamestown Historical Society | Jamestown, RI | Upkeep and maintenance of | $25,000 |
| Pawtuxet Village Association | Warwick, RI | Pawtuxet triangle planting | $25,000 |
| Roger Williams Park Conservancy | Providence, RI | Protecting and promoting | $25,000 |
| Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation | Newport, RI | Protecting and promoting | $20,000 |
| South County Health | Wakefield, RI | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Beavertail Lighthouse Museum Assoc | Jamestown, RI | Protecting and promoting | $10,000 |
| Blithewold | Bristol, RI | Maintenance of rose gardens | $10,000 |
| Conanicut Island Land Trust | Jamestown, RI | Protecting and promoting | $10,000 |
| Jamestown Fire Department | Jamestown, RI | Update of existing jfd rose | $5,000 |
| St Peter's By The Sea Episcopal Church | Narragansett, RI | Protecting and promoting | $5,000 |
| Jamestown Arts Center | Jamestown, RI | Operations | $5,000 |
| Taylor Point Restoration Assoc ED GROMADA | Jamestown, RI | Operations | $5,000 |
| Station Fire Memorial Foundation | Cranston, RI | Protecting and promoting | $5,000 |
| What Cheer Flower Farm | Providence, RI | Unrestriced gift | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $415,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $420,000 | 20 |
| 2021 | $612,287 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202511559349100816
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-6612483
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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