John E. Fogarty Foundation

What John E. Fogarty Foundation does

The John E. Fogarty Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation established in 1965 and headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island. It is named after Congressman John E. Fogarty (1913-1967), who secured the first federal funding for intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in 1955 and chaired the House subcommittee that grew NIH funding from $3.5 million in 1946 to $1.5 billion in 1967. The foundation's mission is to fund Rhode Island nonprofit organizations that develop innovative, community-based programs for individuals with I/DD, encompassing education, recreation, therapeutic services, employment, family support, and community inclusion.

The foundation's primary product is an annual grantmaking program that distributed over $356,000 to 54 Rhode Island nonprofits in 2026 — the largest grantmaking cycle in its 60-year history — with cumulative grants exceeding $2.3 million over the last ten years. Funding is raised almost exclusively through annual charity events, principally the Golf Invitational held at Wannamoisett Country Club ($265,000+ raised in 2025, with year-over-year records from 2022 through 2025) and a newly launched inaugural Pickleball Tournament at Newport Pickleball Club in 2026, supplemented by direct donations via PayPal. The foundation maintains a small operational footprint led by Executive Director Danielle Zavada, a Board chaired by Mercedes McAndrew, and a network of recurring Rhode Island financial sponsors (Bank Newport, Rockland Trust, Bank RI, McLaughlin & Moran, Beacon Bank, etc.) and corporate sponsors (Dooney & Bourke, ESPN). Technology is not a component of the offering; the foundation operates a WordPress website and standard social media channels, and 100% of Golf Invitational proceeds go directly to the annual grantmaking program.

Name

John E. Fogarty Foundation

Legal name

The John E. Fogarty Foundation for Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Website

https://fogartyfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The John E. Fogarty Foundation is a Providence-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 1965 that funds Rhode Island nonprofits serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through annual grants, sustained by Golf Invitational and Pickleball Tournament proceeds plus direct donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charitable Grantmaking Foundation

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Charities & Grantmaking Intermediaries (BPAGAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Education Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAK), Research & Science Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAI), Grantmaking & Philanthropic Funds (Institutional Donors) (BPADAOAB)

Keywords

• Charitable foundation grants
• Disability nonprofit funding
• Community grantmaking program
• Annual fundraising events
• Rhode Island I/DD services

Headquarters

HQ city

Providence

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Charitable Event Proceeds: The foundation raises funds through annual charity events including Golf Invitationals and Pickleball Tournaments. 100% of event proceeds go directly to the annual grantmaking program supporting nonprofits serving individuals with I/DD in Rhode Island.
2. Direct Donations: The foundation accepts charitable donations through PayPal and other channels to support its grantmaking mission.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The John E. Fogarty Foundation operates an annual grantmaking program that awards funds to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations providing innovative, community-based programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). In 2026, it awarded over $356,000 to 54 organizations — its largest grantmaking cycle on record. Fundraising to support the grants is generated through annual charity events including the Golf Invitational at Wannamoisett Country Club and an inaugural Pickleball Tournament at Newport Pickleball Club, supplemented by direct donations via PayPal.

Product overview

The John E. Fogarty Foundation is a charitable grantmaking organization. Its primary offering is an annual grantmaking program that funds Rhode Island nonprofit organizations serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). The Foundation supports these grantees through community fundraising events including an annual Golf Invitational and a new Pickleball Tournament. The grantmaking program is the Foundation's central service, while the events serve as fundraising vehicles to sustain and expand grant awards. In 2026, the Foundation awarded more than $356,000 to 54 organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual Grantmaking Program The Foundation's primary grantmaking initiative that annually awards grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations providing innovative, community-based programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In 2026, it awarded over $356,000 to 54 organizations — its largest grantmaking cycle on record — collectively serving 19,000+ individuals and families through programs spanning education, recreation, therapeutic services, employment, family support, and community inclusion.
• Golf Invitational Annual charity golf tournament held at Wannamoisett Country Club, serving as the Foundation's flagship fundraising event with 100% of event proceeds going directly to the annual grantmaking program. The 2025 event raised over $265,000, a single-event fundraising record.
• Annual Pickleball Tournament Inaugural annual pickleball tournament held at Newport Pickleball Club in Middletown, Rhode Island. Brings together supporters, community partners, and players of all skill levels for a community fundraising event whose proceeds fund programs and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout Rhode Island.

Named customers12 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Wannamoisett Country ClubcoreOthersVenue partner for the annual Fogarty Foundation Golf Invitational. The exclusive country club hosts the foundation's flagship fundraising event each June.
• Newport Pickleball ClubcoreOthersVenue partner for the inaugural Fogarty Foundation Pickleball Tournament in September 2026 at the club in Middletown, Rhode Island.
• Shelter Harbor Golf ClubcoreOthersVenue partner for the 2019 Golf Invitational at their exclusive club in Charlestown, RI.
• Newport Pickleball ClubcoreOthersVenue partner for the 2026 Pickleball Tournament at the club in Middletown, Rhode Island.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• The Community Foundation of Rhode Island: Rhode Island-based community foundation aggregating charitable giving and distributing grants to local nonprofits. Comparable to the Fogarty Foundation in RI-only geographic focus and grantmaking model, though with a broader thematic mandate.
• The van Beuren Charitable Foundation: Rhode Island-based private foundation supporting nonprofits in the state, including disability and community services. Comparable to the Fogarty Foundation in geographic focus and grantmaking model.
• The Champlin Foundation: Rhode Island-based private foundation making grants to nonprofits in the state. Comparable to the Fogarty Foundation in RI-only geographic focus and grantmaking model, though reflecting a broader thematic mandate.
• The Hassenfeld Family Foundation: Rhode Island-based private foundation supporting health, education, and human services in the state. Comparable to the Fogarty Foundation in geographic focus and grantmaking to Rhode Island nonprofits.
• The Rhode Island Foundation: The largest community foundation in Rhode Island, supporting nonprofits across the state through grants and donor-advised funds. Directly comparable to the Fogarty Foundation in operating geography and grantmaking mission, though much larger and broader in scope.
• The Yawkey Foundation: Foundation supporting nonprofits in Massachusetts and Rhode Island with a focus on health, education, and human services. Comparable to the Fogarty Foundation in regional focus and grant distribution.

Broad incumbents

• The John Merck Fund: Private foundation historically funding I/DD programs and policy initiatives. Comparable to the Fogarty Foundation in I/DD grantmaking focus, though much larger and with a broader geographic and policy scope.

Direct peers

• The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation: Family foundation focused specifically on grants for adults with autism and developmental disabilities. Directly comparable to the Fogarty Foundation in mission focus and grantmaking scale.
• The Special Hope Foundation: Specialized foundation making grants to programs serving individuals with developmental disabilities. Directly comparable to the Fogarty Foundation in narrow mission focus and small-grant distribution model.
• The Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism: Family-founded grantmaking foundation supporting autism and I/DD programs through golf events and direct donations. Closely comparable to Fogarty in mission focus (developmental disabilities), fundraising model (golf tournaments), and small-grant distribution approach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/johnefogartyfoundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/johnefogartyfoundation
• Xx.com/JohnEFogartyRI
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-john-e-fogarty-foundation

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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