The Norman and Rosalie Fain Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyPawtucket, Rhode Island · EIN 05-6022655 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,500 and $56,400.
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
14% of grants went outside Rhode Island.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women Infants Hospital Foundation | Providence, RI | Labor & delivery center | $166,667 |
| Butler Hospital Foundation | Providence, RI | Memory & aging program | $125,000 |
| Jewish Alliance of Greater Ri | Providence, RI | Annual support | $110,000 |
| Miriam Hospital Foundation | Providence, RI | Stroke program nurse navigator position | $99,419 |
| Jewish Community Day School | Providence, RI | Scholarships and annual challenges | $75,000 |
| Community Preparatory School | Providence, RI | 3 scholarships | $56,400 |
| Ri Community Food Bank | Providence, RI | General support | $55,000 |
| Community Preparatory School | Providence, RI | Arts & athletic center campaign | $50,000 |
| Gamm Theatre | Warwick, RI | Pawtucket based programs for students | $50,000 |
| Gaia Vaccine Foundation | Providence, RI | Chez rosalie & HIV testing & care prgm | $30,000 |
| Community Music Works | Providence, RI | Daily orchestra and youth music programs | $30,000 |
| Ri Philharmonic Orchestra and Music | East Providence, RI | Victorias dream project & linkup programs | $30,000 |
| Jewish Alliance of Greater Ri | Providence, RI | Fellowship to combat antisemitism | $20,000 |
| Jewish Alliance of Greater Ri | Providence, RI | Pj library | $16,667 |
| The Miriam Hospital Foundation | Providence, RI | Fain stroke lecture | $15,000 |
| The Wheeler School | Providence, RI | Hamilton institute | $5,500 |
| Association for Autism and Neurodiv | Watertown, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Rainforest Foundation US | Brooklyn, NY | Climate action & indigenous rights | $5,000 |
| Aclu Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Community String Project | Bristol, RI | General support | $5,000 |
| Temple Beth El | Providence, RI | The norman myron fain fund | $4,500 |
The return also lists 12 grants to individuals ($501,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,460,653 | 33 |
| 2023 | $1,528,667 | 39 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513089349101016
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 05-6022655
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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