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Watkins Burnham Fund is a private corporation based in PROVIDENCE, RI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Richard I Burnham. It holds total assets of $439K. Annual income is reported at $45K. Total assets have grown from $99K in 2011 to $458K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and District of Columbia. According to available records, Watkins Burnham Fund has made 11 grants totaling $135K, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has decreased from $110K in 2022 to $25K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $20K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 5 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Rhode Island and District of Columbia and Massachusetts. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$14K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 4 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.
Watkins Burnham Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 11 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in RI, DC, MA.
Watkins Burnham Fund has distributed a total of $135K across 11 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $20K.
The application deadline is NO PRESCRIBED DEADLINES.
Watkins Burnham Fund is headquartered in PROVIDENCE, RI. While based in RI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Gaumont | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elizabeth Eley | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Fanchon M Burnham | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Helen Metcalf Burnham | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John Savil Burnham | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$40K
Total Assets
$458K
Fair Market Value
$511K
Net Worth
$458K
Grants Paid
$25K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$6K
Distribution Amount
$24K
Total: $423K
Total Grants
11
Total Giving
$135K
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
5
Most Common Grant
$20K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst CollegePROGRAM SUPPORT | Amherst, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Christ Church GeorgetownPROGRAM SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Newport Historical SocietyPROGRAM SUPPORT | Newport, RI | $10K | 2023 |
| Newport Contemporary BalletPROGRAM SUPPORT | Newport, RI | $5K | 2023 |
| Island Moving CompanyPROGRAM SUPPORT | Newport, RI | $10K | 2022 |
NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI
PROVIDENCE, RI
PROVIDENCE, RI