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B Street Foundation is a private corporation based in PROVIDENCE, RI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Murray Danforth. It holds total assets of $1.8M. Annual income is reported at $404K. Total assets have decreased from $2.7M in 2011 to $2.1M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Rhode Island and Wyoming. According to available records, B Street Foundation has made 100 grants totaling $784K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $172K in 2020 to $210K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $223K distributed across 25 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $102K, with an average award of $8K. The foundation has supported 36 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Rhode Island, Maine, Wyoming, which account for 82% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$102K
Based on 23 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
B Street Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 100 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in RI, ME, WY.
B Street Foundation has distributed a total of $784K across 100 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $102K.
B Street Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. The application deadline is NO SET DEADLINE. No restrictions.
B Street Foundation is headquartered in PROVIDENCE, RI. While based in RI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephanie D Chafee | SECRETARY & DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Murray S Danforth Iii | TREASURER & DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Louisa D Chafee | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$215K
Total Assets
$2.1M
Fair Market Value
$4.8M
Net Worth
$2M
Grants Paid
$210K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$95K
Distribution Amount
$212K
Total Grants
100
Total Giving
$784K
Average Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
36
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown UniversityEDUCATION | Providence, RI | $1K | 2023 |
| Dr Kenneth H Mayer Fellowship Fund (Fenway Health)CHARITABLE HEALTH | Boston, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Frenchman Bay ConservancyCONSERVATION | Hancock, ME | $35K | 2023 |
| Ri Zoological SocietyCHARITABLE HEALTH | Providence, RI | $25K | 2023 |
| Crossroads Rhode IslandHOUSING | Providence, RI | $20K | 2023 |
| Ri Hospital FoundationCHARITABLE HEALTH | Providence, RI | $10K | 2023 |
| Grand Teton National Park FoundationPRESERVATION | Jackson, WY | $10K | 2023 |
| Bowdoin CollegeEDUCATION | Brunswick, ME | $10K | 2023 |
| Jackson Hole Wildlife FoundationCHARITABLE HEALTH | Jackson, WY | $5K | 2023 |
| Paws Of Jackson HoleCHARITABLE HEALTH | Jackson, WY | $5K | 2023 |
| St John'S Health FoundationEDUCATION | Jackson, WY | $5K | 2023 |
| Conservation Law FoundationCONSERVATION | Boston, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Hole Food RescueCONSERVATION | Jackson, WY | $5K | 2023 |
| Jackson Hole Therapeutic RidingCHARITABLE HEALTH | Teton Village, WY | $5K | 2023 |
| Teton Free ClinicCHARITABLE HEALTH | Jackson, WY | $5K | 2023 |
| Rhode Island Free ClinicCHARITABLE HEALTH & EDUCATION | Providence, RI | $5K | 2023 |
| Wheeler SchoolEDUCATION | Providence, RI | $2K | 2023 |
| Off Square Theatre CompanyARTS | Jackson, WY | $1K | 2023 |
| Colgate UniversityEDUCATION | Canajoharie, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Portsmouth Abby SchoolEDUCATION | Portsmouth, RI | $1K | 2023 |
| Teton County Library FoundationEDUCATION | Jackson, WY | $1K | 2023 |
| Women'S Fund RiWOMEN'S WELFARE ASSISTANCE | Providence, RI | $1K | 2023 |
| Ri Foundation - Barbi Gracie FundEDUCATION | Providence, RI | $500 | 2023 |
| Phillips Academy AndoverEDUCATION | Andover, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| South County HealthCHARITABLE HEALTH | Wakefield, RI | $500 | 2023 |
| Boston UniversityEDUCATION | Boston, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| American Academy Of NursingEDUCATION | Washington, DC | $250 | 2023 |
| Uri-School Of NursingEDUCATION | Kingston, RI | $15K | 2022 |
| Frenchman Bay UnitedCONSERVATION | Salisbury Cove, ME | $10K | 2022 |
| Marvin Ronning Fund (Rif)CHARITABLE HEALTH | Providence, RI | $5K | 2022 |
| Sophia AcademyEDUCATION | Providence, RI | $1K | 2022 |
| St John'S Hospital FundEDUCATION | Jackson, WY | $1K | 2022 |
| Portsmouth Abbey SchoolEDUCATION | Portsmouth, RI | $500 | 2022 |
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PROVIDENCE, RI
PROVIDENCE, RI