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Giving Trends in Rhode Island
Rhode Island is a state that would benefit from more funding, both private and public. A 2022 survey conducted by the Grantmakers Council of Rhode Island and United Way of Rhode Island found that nonprofits in the state are struggling as a result of inadequate resources. In 2019, Candid reports, about 2,100 grantmakers collectively made about $619 million in grants for Rhode Island.
Grantmakers Council of Rhode Island, a network of private and public funders, focus on philanthropic activity in the state. Rhode Island grantmakers’ funding priorities include health, education, financial literacy, the environment, humanities, and basic needs, according to GCRI.
Grants for Rhode Island come from private, family, community, and corporate foundations. Leading funders of Rhode Island grants include Rhode Island Foundation, United Way of Rhode Island, Warren Alpert Foundation, Van Beuren Charitable Foundation, CVS Health Foundation, Edward N. & Della L. Thome Memorial Foundation, Henrietta F. Dexter Trust, Hassenfeld Foundation, Dr. Ralph and Marian Falk Medical Research Trust, The Salem Foundation, and Jonathan M. Nelson Family Foundation.
Foundations in Rhode Island
AMICA COMPANIES FOUNDATION
Amica is the philanthropic sister of its corporate arm, the Amica Insurance Company. It prioritizes organizations serving Rhode Island residents in basic needs, community development, education, health, arts and culture, and community and public affairs.
CHAMPLIN FOUNDATION
This funder supports nonprofits throughout Rhode Island in the areas of healthcare, education, social services, youth services, libraries, the arts, historic preservation, conservation and parks, and animal welfare. Unsolicited applications are accepted annually.
EMMA G. HARRIS FOUNDATION
The Emma G. Harris Foundation supports education and vocational training nonprofits in the state of Rhode Island.
FRANK B. HAZARD GENERAL CHARITY FUND
The Frank B. Hazard General Charity Fund supports health and human services in Providence, Rhode Island.
HARRY M., MIRIAM C. AND WILLIAM C. HORTON FUND
The Harry M., Miriam C. and William C. Horton Fund supports arts, culture, humanities, education, health, and human services in Rhode Island.
JOHN D. & KATHERINE A. JOHNSTON FOUNDATION
The John D. & Katherine A. Johnston Foundation supports health and human services organizations that assist people with disabilities in Rhode Island.
HORACE A. KIMBALL & S. ELLA KIMBALL FOUNDATION
The Horace A. Kimball & S. Ella Kimball Foundation supports many types of Rhode Island nonprofit work, including homelessness, environment, seniors, youth, animal welfare, arts and culture, neighborhood development, health, and human services.
JUNE ROCKWELL LEVY FOUNDATION
This private family funder supports the arts, education, health, children, and social services in Providence County, Rhode Island.
IDA BALLOU LITTLEFIELD MEMORIAL TRUST
The Ida Ballou Littlefield Memorial Trust supports organizations in Rhode Island in the areas of children and youth, education, the environment, food banks, health, the hearing impaired, hospitals, recreation, senior citizens, social and human services, the visually impaired, and women.
ADELAIDE DAWSON LYNCH TRUST
The Adelaide Dawson Lynch Trust supports housing and shelter, as well as other human services causes in Rhode Island.
OCEAN STATE CHARITIES TRUST
The Ocean State Charities Trust supports Rhode Island nonprofits in the areas of housing, healthcare, education, and welfare.
RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION
The state's only community foundation funds nonprofit work in education, health, and economic security. Numerous grant opportunities for local groups.
RHODE ISLAND STATE COUNCIL ON THE ARTS
The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts supports music, dance, theater, art education, art and health, folk and traditional art, individual artists, and art nonprofits in Rhode Island.
TEXTRON CHARITABLE TRUST
This is a corporate funder that is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island; it prioritizes giving in-state. Textron awards grants in workforce development, education, healthy families, and vibrant communities.
VAN BEUREN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
The van Beuren Charitable Foundation provides grants to the Newport and Aquidneck Island communities of Rhode Island in the areas of education, health, community, and local landscapes and buildings.
VIGNERON MEMORIAL FUND
The Vigneron Memorial Fund supports health and human services organizations that assist children and adults with disabilities in Rhode Island.
