R & D Impact Foundation
Invitation OnlyNewport, Rhode Island · EIN 86-3694650 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$917K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$10,800
Total assets$4.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $345,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Rhode Island.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upenn Professorship Endowment | Philadelphia, PA | General | $500,000 |
| Harvard Medical School | Boston, MA | General | $345,000 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | Boston, MA | General | $50,000 |
| Community Initiatives | Oakland, CA | General | $10,800 |
| Knead Community Cafe | New Kensington, PA | General | $7,500 |
| Willie Thrower Memorial Award Foundation | New Kensington, PA | General | $3,500 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upenn Professorship Endowment | Philadelphia, PA | General | $1,500,000 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | Boston, MA | General | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $916,800 | 8 |
| 2023 | $436,250 | 6 |
| 2022 | $1,295,750 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631349349105193
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-3694650
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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