The Papitto Foundation
Invitation OnlyHope, Rhode Island · EIN 05-0426569 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.8M
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$12.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $205,000.
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
5% of grants went outside Rhode Island.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Preparatory School | Providence, RI | General support | $400,000 |
| Read to Succeed | Hope, RI | General support | $300,000 |
| Sophia Academy | Providence, RI | General support | $250,000 |
| Saint Mary Academy Bay View | Riverside, RI | General support | $206,985 |
| San Miguel School | Providence, RI | General support | $205,000 |
| St Andrews School | Barrington, RI | General support | $143,300 |
| Scalabrini Dukcevich Center | Providence, RI | General support | $127,000 |
| Catholic Charities Appeal | Fall River, MA | General support | $55,000 |
| Holy Apostles Church | Cranston, RI | General support | $29,050 |
| United Way | Providence, RI | General support | $25,000 |
| Central Falls Children's Foundation | Central Falls, RI | General support | $10,000 |
| Refocus Inc | Providence, RI | General support | $10,000 |
| Ri Right to Life Education Fund | Providence, RI | General support | $10,000 |
| Sisters of Mercy | Cumberland, RI | General support | $10,000 |
| St Edward Food & Wellness Center | Providence, RI | General support | $10,000 |
| Esperanza Hope Clinic | Pawtucket, RI | General support | $5,000 |
| Higher Ground International | Providence, RI | General support | $5,000 |
| Hope Alzheimer's Center | Cranston, RI | General support | $2,600 |
| St Xavier Academy Alumnae Assoc | Cranston, RI | General support | $600 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,804,535 | 19 |
| 2023 | $1,949,490 | 23 |
| 2021 | $1,162,280 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349103896
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 05-0426569
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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