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Rhode Island foundations

There are 699 foundations and grantmaking organizations in Rhode Island. Combined, these Rhode Islander foundations employ 118 people, earn more than $476 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $4 billion.
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Types of foundations in Rhode Island

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
555
 
$291,060,811
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
55
 
$155,891,557
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
22
 
$163,436
Organizations supporting a single foundation
 
18
 
$968,973
Corporate foundations
 
15
 
$27,234,064
Community foundations
 
14
 
$148,257,083
Foundation professional societies
 
4
 
$272,440
Foundation technical and management assistance providers
 
1
 
$245,043
Foundation alliances and advocates
 
1
 
$0
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Foundations by major Rhode Island cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Providence
 
699
 
$476,474,509
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Job trends for Rhode Island foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
449
1-10
 
22
11-25
 
1
26-100
 
1
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of foundations in Rhode Island

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
376
$250k to $1M
 
86
$1M to $5M
 
40
$5M to $25M
 
13
$25M to $100M
 
1
$100M+
 
1
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Directory of foundations in Rhode Island

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1-20 of 699

Grace K and Wesley S Alpert Charitable Foundation

The Grace K and Wesley S Alpert Charitable Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds meeting the needs of the people of Rhode Island.
Revenue
$6.5m
Assets
$56.1m
Employees
0
EIN
45-6592383
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Rhode Island Foundation

The Rhode Island Foundation mobilizes generosity, addresses community needs through strategic grants, and embraces diverse identities to foster a thriving Rhode Island.
Revenue
$147.3m
Assets
$1.3b
Employees
58
EIN
22-2604963
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Warren Alpert Foundation

The Warren Alpert Foundation is a Providence, RI private foundation funding research, health education, and prizes to advance prevention, treatment, and cures for disease.
Revenue
$21.4m
Assets
$397.3m
Employees
13
EIN
05-0426623
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Feinstein Foundation

The Feinstein Foundation mainly funds grants to help youngsters and teach them the importance of compassion and caring.
Revenue
$6.2m
Assets
$31.7m
Employees
0
EIN
22-3142312
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dorot Foundation

The Dorot Foundation supports progressive social change. The foundation values people and models for change with strong track records and great potential for impact.
Revenue
$8.6m
Assets
$157.7m
Employees
7
EIN
13-6116927
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Godley Family Foundation

The Godley Family Foundation primarily funds general purpose, general purpose, and general purpose. Grantees include Americares and others. The foundation made 21 grants last year. It is a private foundation located in Saunderstown, RI.
Revenue
$28.8m
Assets
$34.8m
Employees
1
EIN
45-6465083
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ralph R Papitto and Barbara A Papitto Private Family Foundation

Private foundation funding general support and troubled youth programs, as well as offering free haircuts and counseling. Developed the Transform RI Scholarship.
Revenue
$19.5m
Assets
$6.8m
Employees
0
EIN
85-4150612
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Moses Brown School Foundation

The Moses Brown School Foundation manages and invests Moses Brown School's endowment, providing long-term financial support for operations and capital needs.
Revenue
$11.1m
Assets
$61.0m
Employees
0
EIN
23-7067506
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Collis Foundation

The Collis Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to Hasbro Children's Hospital. It made 11 grants last year and its trustees are Astrid C Womble, Elfriede A Collis, Frohman Anderson.
Revenue
$21.9m
Assets
$86.7m
Employees
0
EIN
06-1472006
IRS type
501(c)(3)

CVS Foundation

The CVS Foundation is a corporate foundation in Woonsocket, RI, funding healthcare grants and scholarships, including 778 grants to organizations like Boston Foundation Inc last year.
Revenue
$15.9m
Assets
$194.3m
Employees
0
EIN
22-3206973
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Disosway Foundation

The Disosway Foundation is a private foundation located in Westerly, RI. It made eight grants last year. Grantees include Bella Mente Quantum Racing Association. It is supported by Dudley D Johnson.
Revenue
$7.5m
Assets
$74.7m
Employees
0
EIN
82-1970273
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Jonathan M Nelson Family Foundation

The Jonathan M Nelson Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Providence, RI. It made 43 grants last year. Grantees include Brown University. It is supported by Jonathan M Nelson.
Revenue
$16.2m
Assets
$179.5m
Employees
0
EIN
05-0504814
IRS type
501(c)(3)

R and D Impact Foundation

R and D Impact Foundation is a grantmaking public charity foundation in Newport, RI, which was founded in 2022 and most recently had $3,417,678 in revenue and two employees.
Revenue
$3.4m
Assets
$4.7m
Employees
2
EIN
86-3694650
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Carter Family Charitable Trust

The The Carter Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation located in Little Compton, RI. It made three grants last year to the Rhode Island Foundation. It is supported by the Estate Of John S Carter.
Revenue
$3.8m
Assets
$44.9m
Employees
2
EIN
05-6093256
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Murray Family Charitable Foundation

The Murray Family Charitable Foundation primarily funds general charitable purposes and is exempt under internal revenue code section 501(c)(3). Last year, the Foundation made one grant. It is a private foundation located in Warren, RI.
Revenue
$4.8m
Assets
$34.4m
Employees
0
EIN
05-0475089
IRS type
501(c)(3)

UNFI Foundation

The UNFI Foundation empowers changemakers, supports sustainable food systems, and promotes equity by funding initiatives that enhance community health and accessibility.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$2.2m
Employees
1
EIN
45-5023490
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Shriners of Rhode Island Charities Trust

The Shriners of Rhode Island Charities Trust is a private foundation that provides grants for charitable relief. The trustees are John Werchadlo and Leon Knudsen, and the foundation is located in Cranston, RI.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$32.4m
Employees
0
EIN
22-3191072
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Forrest C and Frances H Lattner Foundation

The Forrest C and Frances H Lattner Foundation is a private foundation that made 101 grants last year. Grantees include Real Organic Project. Trustees are Drew H Hollenbeck, David W Hollenbeck, Douglas W Hollenbeck. It is located in Delray Beach, FL.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$52.6m
Employees
4
EIN
20-3106502
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Diagnostic Imaging Foundation

The Diagnostic Imaging Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds medical grants. Last year, it made one grant to Rhode Island Hospital. It is located in Warwick, RI.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$15.3k
Employees
0
EIN
20-4099897
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Charlesmead Foundation

The Charlesmead Foundation is a private foundation located in Baltimore, MD. The Foundation made 40 grants last year. Grantees include Center Stage. The trustees are Kathryn Deering, John Warren, and Maron Deering.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$22.5m
Employees
0
EIN
52-1550204
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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