The Joseph and Rosalyn Sinclair Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBarrington, Rhode Island · EIN 05-0380039 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$294K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$2.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $25,000.
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
9% of grants went outside Rhode Island.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Friend & Service | Providence, RI | To further the organization's charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Domestic Violence Resource Center of South County | Wakefield, RI | To further the organization's charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Southern New England Inc | New Haven, CT | To further the organization's charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Providence Public Library Foundation | Providence, RI | To further the organization's charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School | East Providence, RI | To further the organization's charitable purposeannual fund | $25,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Providence, RI | To further the organization's charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| South County Hospital Healthcare System | Wakefield, RI | To further the organization's charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| The Miriam Hospital Foundation | Providence, RI | To further the organization's charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Oklahoma City, OK | To further the organization's charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Save the Bay Inc | Providence, RI | To further the organization's charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Blackstone Parks Conservancy | Providence, RI | To further the organization's charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Jewish Childrens Home of Rhode Island (Camp Jori) | Wakefield, RI | To further the organization's charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Roger Williams Park Zoo | Providence, RI | To further the organization's charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| The Groden Center Inc | Providence, RI | To further the organization's charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Rhode Island Community Food Bank Association | Providence, RI | To further the organization's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| University of Rhode Island Foundation | Kingston, RI | To further the organization's charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Wildlife Rehabilitators Association of Rhode Island | Saunderstown, RI | To further the organization's charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Miriam Hospital Women's Association | Providence, RI | To further the organization's charitable purpose | $1,080 |
| Meals on Wheels of Ri Inc | Providence, RI | To further the organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Nonviolence Institute | Providence, RI | To further the organization's charitable purpose. | $1,000 |
| Rhode Island Public Radio | Providence, RI | To further the organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $294,080 | 21 |
| 2024 | $273,500 | 12 |
| 2023 | $105,541 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631949349100228
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 05-0380039
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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