Meehan Foundation
Historical FunderProvidence, Rhode Island · EIN 05-6015366 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | PETER HUNT |
|---|---|
| Address | 9 Meeting Street, Providence RI 02903 |
| Phone | 4017511414 |
| Form and materials | Application should be in letter form explaining the project for which funds will be used. |
| Deadlines | December 1 |
| Restrictions | Programs dealing with youth medical issues |
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
30% of grants went outside Rhode Island.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center for an Agricultural Economy | Hardwick, VT | Support accessible local food | $20,000 |
| Joslin Diabetes Center | Boston, MA | Support diabetes cure research | $17,000 |
| Lincoln School | Providence, RI | Support technology fundraiser | $15,000 |
| The Learning Community | Central Falls, RI | Support student technology initiative | $15,000 |
| Ri Coalition Against Gun Violence | South Kingstown, RI | Support Gun Violence efforts | $15,000 |
| Portsmouth Abbey School | Portsmouth, RI | Support Scholarship Fund | $15,000 |
| Salvation Army | Cranston, RI | Providing food, clothing, shelter, etc to the rhode island poor | $10,000 |
| R I Community Food Bank | Providence, RI | Feed rhode islanders in need | $10,000 |
| Ri Good Neighbor Energy Fund | Providence, RI | Provide heating assistance to poor families | $10,000 |
| Providence Animal Rescue League | Providence, RI | Support the rescue and relief of suffering and homeless animals | $10,000 |
| San Miguel School | Providence, RI | Provide tuition assistance | $7,500 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Support victims of wildfires | $7,500 |
| California Community Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Support victims of wildfires | $7,500 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($55,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $215,000 | 19 |
| 2024 | $180,000 | 18 |
| 2023 | $171,000 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621599349100207
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 05-6015366
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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