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Rhode Island private foundations

There are 565 private foundations in Rhode Island. Combined, these Rhode Islander private foundations employ 51 people, earn more than $287 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $2 billion.
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Types of private foundations in Rhode Island

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
565
 
$287,102,909
Corporate foundations
 
15
 
$42,668,489
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Private foundations by major Rhode Island cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Providence
 
565
 
$287,102,909
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Sizes of private foundations in Rhode Island

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
350
$250k to $1M
 
64
$1M to $5M
 
26
$5M to $25M
 
7
$25M to $100M
 
3
$100M+
 
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Directory of private foundations in Rhode Island

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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
$17.5m
Assets
$18.6m
Employees
3
EIN
85-4150612
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Warren Alpert Foundation

The Warren Alpert Foundation is a private foundation located in Providence, RI. It made $19,685,996 in grants last year and has total assets of $383,932,177.
Revenue
$17.1m
Assets
$406.6m
Employees
13
EIN
05-0426623
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
$6.0m
Assets
$34.3m
Employees
0
EIN
05-0475089
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
$43.2m
Assets
$158.5m
Employees
7
EIN
13-6116927
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Donald P and Elaine Mhayden Foundation

The Donald P and Elaine Mhayden Foundation is a private foundation located in North Scituate, RI. It primarily funds organization's mission and made two grants last year to grantees such as Friends Of Scituate Animal Shelter and others.
Revenue
$18.2m
Assets
$19.2m
Employees
0
EIN
81-6992573
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Hassenfeld Family Foundation

The Hassenfeld Family Foundation provides grants to organizations, including the University Of Chicago.
Revenue
$10.4m
Assets
$60.9m
Employees
0
EIN
05-6015373
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
$9.4m
Assets
$174.2m
Employees
0
EIN
05-0504814
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
$6.8m
Assets
$68.1m
Employees
0
EIN
82-1970273
IRS type
501(c)(3)

CVS Foundation

The CVS Foundation is a corporate foundation located in Woonsocket, RI. The foundation made $8,734,845 in grants last year and has assets totaling $63,412,991.
Revenue
$34.0m
Assets
$197.2m
Employees
0
EIN
22-3206973
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
$26.7m
Assets
$70.8m
Employees
0
EIN
06-1472006
IRS type
501(c)(3)

UNFI Foundation

The Unfi Foundation, based in Providence, RI, funds initiatives to enhance food access, promote organic supply, and support childhood nutrition education.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$836.5k
Employees
1
EIN
45-5023490
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
$2.5m
Assets
$53.0m
Employees
4
EIN
20-3106502
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Westerly Museum of American Impressionism Foundation

The Westerly Museum of American Impressionism Foundation is a private nonprofit foundation located in Westerly, RI. Its purpose is to continue the construction of its museum building which will allow for viewing of art by American impressionist painters.
Revenue
$5.0m
Assets
$8.6m
Employees
0
EIN
86-2943815
IRS type
501(c)(3)

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
$1.3m
Assets
$53.7m
Employees
0
EIN
45-6592383
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Textron Charitable Trust DTD 122353

The Textron Charitable Trust provides grants to improve the quality of life in the communities where Textron operates. The trust has total assets of $8,612,209. In the past year, the trust made $4,099,226 in grants.
Revenue
$4.8m
Assets
$9.5m
Employees
0
EIN
25-6115832
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Citizens Charitable Foundation

The Citizens Charitable Foundation is a corporate foundation located in Johnston, RI. The foundation primarily funds general charitable purpose. The foundation made one grant last year.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
0
EIN
20-2302039
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
$2.5m
Assets
$15.3k
Employees
0
EIN
20-4099897
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Trimix Foundation

The Trimix Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to improve and expand quality housing. The Foundation made 33 grants last year. The Trimix Foundation is located in Providence, RI.
Revenue
$3.8m
Assets
$45.3m
Employees
0
EIN
05-0494244
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Henrietta F Dexter Tuw-Dexter CH

Henrietta F Dexter Tuw-Dexter CH made 33 grants last year and its trustee is Bank Of Amercia. It is located in Providence, RI.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$14.6m
Employees
N/A
EIN
04-6018698
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
$1.3m
Assets
$45.8m
Employees
2
EIN
05-6093256
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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