Joan V Winiarski & Teresa W Merrill Revocable Trust
Historical FunderNewport, Rhode Island · EIN 87-6657554 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$87K
Organizations funded42
Typical grant$500
Total assets$1.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $1,600.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | GAIL L ALOFSIN |
|---|---|
| Address | 23 DAMON STREET, NEWPORT RI 02840 |
| Phone | 4016404418 |
| Form and materials | NO REQUIREMENT AS TO FORM OF APPLICATION. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
19% of grants went outside Rhode Island.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys Clubs & Girls Clubs of Newport County | Newport, RI | Support for various programs for youth in need. | $16,250 |
| Haitian Health Foundation | Norwich, CT | Support for the wellbeing of children, women, and families to promote good health | $14,500 |
| Dr Martin Luther King Jr Community Center | Newport, RI | Support for community food program which provides food assistance and nutritional education. | $10,000 |
| Newport Hospital Foundation | Newport, RI | Support for the development of the hospital and patient care. | $8,500 |
| St Augustin's Church | Newport, RI | Support for the church. | $5,700 |
| Butler Hospital Foundation | Providence, RI | Support for people with behavioral health issues. | $5,000 |
| St Mary's Church | Newport, RI | Support for the church. | $3,325 |
| Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth | Des Plaines, IL | Support for the church | $2,700 |
| Newportfilm | Newport, RI | Support for the presentation of educational films and documentaries. | $2,000 |
| Impact100 Newport County | Newport, RI | Support for programs to benefit and empower women. | $2,000 |
| Farm Fresh Rhode Island | Providence, RI | Support for the creation of a local food system. | $1,600 |
| Kiwanis Club of Newport | Newport, RI | Support for programs to address the unmet needs of young children and the community | $1,500 |
| Seamen's Church Institute | Newport, RI | Support for the church. | $1,500 |
| St George's School | Middletown, RI | Support for education. | $1,450 |
| Smile Mass | Sudbury, MA | Support for adults and children with disabilities. | $1,000 |
| The St George's Fund | Middletown, RI | Support for education, athletics, and art programs at st george's school. | $1,000 |
| Newport County YMCA | Middletown, RI | Support for the improvement of quality of life in the community. | $800 |
| Star Kids | Middletown, RI | Support for educational opportunities for children in need. | $750 |
| Community Cookery | Newport, RI | Support for educational opportunities for adult learners. | $650 |
| Child and Family Services of Newport County Inc | Middletown, RI | Support for aid to vulnerable children, families, and seniors across rhode island | $575 |
| Edward King House Senior Center | Newport, RI | Support for the senior poulation of newport county. | $500 |
| Looking Upwards | Portsmouth, RI | Support for adults with disabilities and the families of children and youth with diverse needs. | $500 |
| Sacred Heart Church | West Warwick, RI | Support for the church. | $500 |
| Women's Leadership Council Scholarship | Kingston, RI | Support for female students. | $500 |
| St Barnabas Church | Portsmouth, RI | Support for the church. | $400 |
| Catholic Charity Appeal | Providence, RI | Support for social, educational, and spiritual church programs. | $350 |
| Cluny Sisters | Newport, RI | Support for missionary work. | $350 |
| International Festivals & Events Association | Boise, ID | Support for festival and event professionals. | $300 |
| Island Cemetary | Newport, RI | Support for the newport cemetary district. | $260 |
| Fabnewport | Newport, RI | Support for organization providing educational programs to children. | $250 |
| Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England | Warwick, RI | Support for programs to benefit girls. | $250 |
| Hope & Main | Warren, RI | Support for food business entrepeneurs. | $250 |
| Lightbridge Hospice Community Foundation | San Diego, CA | Support for seriously ill patients and their families. | $250 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Providence, RI | Support for individuals with alzheimer's | $250 |
| James L Maher Center | Middletown, RI | Support for individuals with developmental and other disabilities. | $250 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Providence, RI | Support for individuals with leukemia and lymphoma. | $250 |
| Pan-Mass Challenge | Needham, MA | Support for cancer research. | $250 |
| Rose City Learning Center | Norwich, CT | Support for educations and adult learners. | $250 |
| Newport Community Church | Newport, RI | Support for the church. | $200 |
| Norwich Arts Center | Norwich, CT | Support for the arts. | $100 |
| Friends of the Newport Public Library | Newport, RI | Support for the library. | $100 |
| Diocese of Providence | Providence, RI | Support for the church. | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $87,210 | 42 |
| 2024 | $84,225 | 37 |
| 2023 | $70,120 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602619349100010
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-6657554
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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