Stephen W & Merle Dresner Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyProvidence, Rhode Island · EIN 82-6124667 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$86K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$2.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
0% of grants went outside Rhode Island.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vincent Depaul Society | Cranston, RI | Charitable | $15,000 |
| San Miguel School | Providence, RI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Yellow Horse Equine Therapeutic Riding Program | Wood River Jct, RI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Chesterton Academy | Warwick, RI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Angel in Action Ri | West Warwick, RI | Charitable | $8,000 |
| North Kingstown Food Pantry | North Kingstown, RI | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Clothes to Kids | Johnston, RI | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Moms of Marieville | North Providence, RI | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Brian Messier East Greenwich High School Scholarship Fund | Providence, RI | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Woonsocket Athletics | Woonsocket, RI | Charitable | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $86,500 | 10 |
| 2024 | $90,500 | 9 |
| 2023 | $37,500 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611319349100816
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-6124667
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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