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Who funds arts, culture and humanities in Rhode Island: 227 foundations, $13.1 million in grants

227 private foundations paid 598 grants totaling $13,140,222 to arts, culture and humanities nonprofits in Rhode Island, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is Van Beuren Charitable Foundation Inc, with $2,123,319 in 8 grants.

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Cause
Arts, culture and humanities
Recipients in
Rhode Island
Foundations
227
Grants
598
Total granted
$13,140,222

Foundations that funded arts, culture and humanities in Rhode Island

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
Van Beuren Charitable Foundation IncNew York, NY8$2,123,319$1,545,000Preservation Society of Newport CountyRestore breakers' terrace, le fete du jardin event, map stone walls. unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Champlin FoundationPittsburgh, PA18$1,130,218$300,000Community MusicworksConstruction of community musicworks centerapps.irs.gov
The Collis FoundationProvidence, RI2$1,060,000$1,000,000Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra & Music SchoolGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Ralph R Papitto & Barbara A Papitto Private Family FoundationProvidence, RI24$972,000$482,000Rhode Island Black Heritage SocietyGrantsapps.irs.gov
Kane Wallace FoundationConcord, MA4$575,132$500,000Newport Historical SocietyUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Andrew W Mellon FoundationNew York, NY2$550,000$400,000Rhode Island Historical SocietyTo support the development of a citywide inventory of commemorative works and the commissioning of temporary public art projects in partnership with the city of providence department of art, culture +apps.irs.gov
Alletta Morris McBean Charitable TrustLa Quinta, CA6$545,000$150,000Belmont Chapel FoundationBuilding endowment fundapps.irs.gov
The White Family FoundationCranston, RI13$372,000$275,000Providence Performing Arts CenterTheatreapps.irs.gov
Royce Family Fund IncGreenwich, CT3$311,925$283,425Knickerbocker Music Center IncGeneral purposesapps.irs.gov
Frederick Henry Prince Testamentary TrustChicago, IL12$305,000$45,000Grow Smart Rhode Islandgeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Felicia Fund IncProvidence, RI4$283,000$250,000Hope Club Preservation FundGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Shubert Foundation IncNew York, NY3$270,000$190,000Trinity Repertory CompanyGeneral operating support for theatrical productions and activitiesapps.irs.gov
Fidelity FoundationBoston, MA2$260,000$210,000FirstworksTechnology & equipmentapps.irs.gov
Am Roberts Charitable FoundationWesterly, RI1$217,000$217,000Watch Hill Lighthouse Keepers AssociationCapital Projectapps.irs.gov
Charitable Trust Under Article VII of theJamestown, RI6$195,000$125,000Preservation Society of Newport CountyRosecliff rose gardenapps.irs.gov
The Thorne Cox Family FoundationBoston, MA1$195,000$195,000Avenue Concept IncOperations budget assistanceapps.irs.gov
1772 Foundation IncMorristown, NJ2$175,000$125,000Preserve Rhode IslandHistoric preservation grantmaking in riapps.irs.gov
Wright Catharine M - UdPittsburgh, PA1$150,850$150,850The Newport Historical SocietyGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Posner Foundation of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA1$150,000$150,000Steamship Historical Society of AmericaUnrestricted/ general useapps.irs.gov
Grampy's Charities James Jonatha William Castle TteesNew London, CT1$125,000$125,000Trinity Repertory CompanyUnrestricted donationapps.irs.gov
The Bernard & Sarah Gewirz FDNWashington, DC1$112,000$112,000Preservation Society of Newport CountyPreservation/educationapps.irs.gov
Star Family FoundationMiami, FL1$110,000$110,000Audrain Automobile Museum IncGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Heritage Harbor FoundationEast Providence, RI4$102,930$56,000Rhode Island Publications SocietyEditing of ri history booksapps.irs.gov
George and Wendy David FundFarmington, CT2$102,000$85,000Newport Historical SocietyTo collect and preserve books, manuscripts and objects pertaining to newport's history.apps.irs.gov
Disosway Foundation IncWesterly, RI1$100,000$100,000Watch Hill Lighthouse Keepers AssociationCharitableapps.irs.gov
The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts IncNew York, NY1$100,000$100,000Dirt Palace Public ProjectsWarhol re-granting initiativeapps.irs.gov
Wilson-Oconnor Family FoundationReston, VA1$100,000$100,000Newport Historical SocietyWanton-lyman-hazard house historic renovation projectapps.irs.gov
The Schmidt Family FoundationPalo Alto, CA1$90,000$90,000New Urban ArtsOcean stewardship and researchapps.irs.gov
The Philmoney TrustProvidence, RI5$87,500$27,500Rhode Island Historical SocietyGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The de Ramel FoundationNewport, RI4$67,994$36,500Preservation Society of Newport CountyGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Ejmp Fund for PhilanthropyRiverside, RI4$60,000$20,000Newport String ProjectGeneral operating fundapps.irs.gov
Mabel T Woolley TrustDallas, TX5$57,500$30,000Trinity Repertory CompanySupport literary departmentapps.irs.gov
Edwin S Webster FoundationBoston, MA2$50,000$25,000Newport Historical SocietyGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Peggy N & Roger G Gerry CharitablePittsburgh, PA1$50,000$50,000Herreshoff Marine MuseumGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Point Gammon FoundationPalm Beach, FL1$50,000$50,000Preservation Society of Newport CountyFor historic preservation of landmarks and cultural sites in newport.apps.irs.gov
The Afognak FundFox Point, WI1$50,000$50,000Community MusicworksGeneral Operating Supportapps.irs.gov
The Sachem FoundationProvidence, RI1$50,000$50,000Hope Club Preservation FundGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Bazarsky Family FoundationMiddletown, RI5$49,950$20,000Newport Contemporary BalletSupport for the ballet.apps.irs.gov
Winstead Charitable Foundation TrustWesterly, RI3$45,500$22,500Armenian Historical Association of Rhode IslandGeneralapps.irs.gov
Textron Charitable Trust DTD 122353Providence, RI7$45,325$17,500Providence Performing Arts CenterGeneral support to arts & cultureapps.irs.gov
Otto H York Foundation IncProvidence, RI1$45,000$45,000New Urban ArtsArts/Cultureapps.irs.gov
The Sand FoundationWilmington, DE7$45,000$25,000Newport Art Museum and Art AssociationCampus Signage and related costsapps.irs.gov
The Harborone FoundationBrockton, MA2$38,500$35,000Providence Performing Arts CenterExempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Old Slater Mill TuiDallas, TX1$34,164$34,164Old Slater Mill AssociationUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
Amica Companies FoundationLincoln, RI26$33,078$7,580The Rhode Island Historical SocietyGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Prospect Hill Foundation IncNew York, NY3$30,000$15,000Community MusicworksSupport for strategic planningapps.irs.gov
The Niemiec Family FundNew York, NY2$30,000$20,000Newport String ProjectGeneralapps.irs.gov
Banknewport Charitable Foundation IncNewport, RI7$28,500$10,000Iyrs School of Technology & TradesExempt purposeapps.irs.gov
JKW Foundation Trust Ua 092597New York, NY3$28,500$25,000As 220Haus of glitter- 2025 studio+research+internal systems consultingapps.irs.gov
The William H Donner Foundation IncTarrytown, NY1$27,000$27,000Preservation Society of Newport CountyGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Washington Trust Co Charitable FDNWesterly, RI7$26,000$15,000Ocean Community United TheatreUnrestricted giftapps.irs.gov
Dorothy J Thornley FoundationRumford, RI1$25,003$25,003East Providence Historical SocietyHistorical preservationapps.irs.gov
Britton Fund 4240-00-44Philadelphia, PA1$25,000$25,000Herreshoff Marine MuseumGeneral charitable purposesapps.irs.gov
Cedar Tree FoundationBoston, MA1$25,000$25,000New Urban ArtsProject support for movement education outdoors west end raices youth leadership gardenapps.irs.gov
Centreville Savings Bank Charitable FoundationWest Warwick, RI1$25,000$25,000Providence Revolving FundExempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Edwardson Family FoundationBoca Grande, FL1$25,000$25,000Latino Policy InstituteGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Louis G Piancone Charitable Foundation IncPalm Beach, FL1$25,000$25,000Preservation Society of Newport CountyPreserve architecture of newport, riapps.irs.gov
Sullivan Family Charitable FoundationGarden City, NY1$25,000$25,000Preservation Society of Newport CountyUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Annenberg FoundationConshohocken, PA1$25,000$25,000Iyrs School of Technology and TradesScholarship programapps.irs.gov
The Joseph and Rosalyn Sinclair Foundation IncBarrington, RI1$25,000$25,000Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra & Music SchoolTo further the organization's charitable purposeannual fundapps.irs.gov
The Mary Alice Fortin FoundationPalm Beach, FL1$25,000$25,000Preservation Society of Newport CountyGeneral support for programsapps.irs.gov
Van Sloun FoundationMarion, MA2$25,000$20,000Blithewold IncUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Watkins Burnham FundProvidence, RI1$25,000$25,000Newport Historical SocietyProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Navigant Credit Union Charitable Foundation IncSmithfield, RI2$22,000$12,000Stages of FreedomExempt purposeapps.irs.gov
The Midvale FoundationWilmington, DE3$21,750$15,250Narragansett Historical SocietyGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Association FoundationBoston, MA1$20,000$20,000The Avenue ConceptGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
David & Candace Weir FoundationAlbany, NY2$20,000$10,000Block Island Historical SocietyGeneral charitable needsapps.irs.gov
Del Vecchio Family FoundationNew York, NY1$20,000$20,000Preservation Society of Newport CountyGeneral grantapps.irs.gov
Gruben Charitable FoundationNewport, RI2$20,000$15,000Ri Slave History MedallionsUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Horace A & S Ella Kimball FoundationWesterly, RI2$20,000$15,000Clouds Hill Victorian House MuseumUnrestricted giftapps.irs.gov
PPL FoundationAllentown, PA1$20,000$20,000The Sandra Feinstein Gamm TheatreProgram supportapps.irs.gov
The Hartfield FDN Inc 0739-80-42Philadelphia, PA2$20,000$15,000Preservation Society of Newport CountyGeneral charitable purposesapps.irs.gov
The Koffler Bornstein Family FoundationProvidence, RI1$20,000$20,000Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education CenterTo provide financial support for the mission of the organization.apps.irs.gov
Venusti Family Foundation IncBrunswick, GA1$20,000$20,000Little Compton Historical SocietyFor general charity purposesapps.irs.gov
Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation IncTaunton, MA5$18,900$10,000Providence Childrens MuseumExempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Higgins Family FoundationDallas, TX1$16,000$16,000Trinity Repertory CompanyUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
Lotta Theatrical Fund #0710700 Nutter McClennen & Fish LLPBoston, MA1$16,000$16,000Trinity Repertory CoScholarship fundsapps.irs.gov
Island Foundation IncMarion, MA1$15,000$15,000New Urban ArtsRi urban youth grow kelp- research marsh restorationapps.irs.gov
Jonathan M Nelson Family FoundationProvidence, RI1$15,000$15,000Trinity Repertory CompanyTo promote the appreciation of theatre through theatrical production that stimulate, educate and engage the community.apps.irs.gov
Stephenson Pope Babcock FoundationWinstonsalem, NC1$15,000$15,000Iyrs School of Technology & TradesCharitable useapps.irs.gov
The Helen R Buck FoundationPhiladelphia, PA1$15,000$15,000BlithewoldGeneral charitable purposesapps.irs.gov
Hope FoundationRiverside, RI7$13,750$5,750Preservation Society of Newport CountyOperating expensesapps.irs.gov
The John J and Lillian M Taylor FoundationJupiter, FL1$13,200$13,200The Preservation Society of Newport CountyHistoric preservationapps.irs.gov
West Bay View FoundationSt Louis, MO1$12,500$12,500Jamestown Arts CenterArtsapps.irs.gov
The Meier and Linnartz Family FoundationNew Canaan, CT1$12,070$12,070Preservation Society of Newport CountyGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Ida Ballou Littlefield Memorial TrustProvidence, RI3$12,000$5,000Trinity Repertory CompanyProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Squantum Association Charitable FoundationProvidence, RI2$12,000$9,000Rhode Island Historical SocietyTo suppport charitable missionapps.irs.gov
The Wilcox Family FoundationBoston, MA3$12,000$5,000Newport String ProjectGeneralapps.irs.gov
The Barker Foundation IncProvidence, RI2$11,551$8,051The PlayersTo promote drama in providence riapps.irs.gov
Oliver & Jennie Donaldson Char(1071Orlando, FL1$11,196$11,196Clouds Hill Victorian House MuseumPorch restoration andapps.irs.gov
Bennett Family FoundationSan Antonio, TX1$10,000$10,000Iyrs School of Technology & TradesOperating fundapps.irs.gov
Friendship FoundationBoston, MA1$10,000$10,000The Revolve Dance ProjectGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Helen and Ritter Shumway FDNDallas, TX1$10,000$10,000Herreshoff Marine MuseumUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
James M Schoonmaker II FoundationChicago, IL1$10,000$10,000Herreshoff Marine MuseumGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Laura M and Peter T Grauer FoundationNew York, NY1$10,000$10,000Newport Historical SocietyGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Lynch Family FoundationWest Hartford, CT2$10,000$5,000United Theatre Education CenterCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposesapps.irs.gov
Mary D Chafee Fund Co Mark ChafeeLittle Compton, RI3$10,000$5,000Providence Preservation SocietyOperationsapps.irs.gov
McCarthey Family FoundationSalt Lake City, UT1$10,000$10,000Herreshoff Marine MuseumProgram Fundingapps.irs.gov
Minerva FoundationPennington, NJ1$10,000$10,000New Urban ArtsUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
Norman Foundation IncNew York, NY1$10,000$10,000Herreshoff Marine MuseumEducation programsapps.irs.gov
Paul S Symchych Charitable FoundationFox Point, WI1$10,000$10,000Iyrs School of Technology & TradesCareer training scholarshipsapps.irs.gov
Richard K Lubin Family FoundationBoston, MA1$10,000$10,000Community MusicworksTo provide support for the needs of the organization.apps.irs.gov
Robert M Grace Foundation IncWinter Park, FL1$10,000$10,000Newport Country Club Preservation FoundationRestoration, maintenance, and preservation of historically & architecturally significant buildings located in 280 harrison ave, newport, rhode islandapps.irs.gov
Stanley & Eda Newhouse FundBirmingham, AL1$10,000$10,000Newport Historical SocietyGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
The Charles A Dana Foundation IncorporatedNew York, NY1$10,000$10,000National Sailing Hall of Fame Museum IncDirector recommended - general operating supportapps.irs.gov
The Gordon and Marjorie Osborne Foundation #0756244Boston, MA1$10,000$10,000Old Slater Mill AssociationGeneralapps.irs.gov
The Grove Creek FundUniondale, NY1$10,000$10,000John Baer ArchiveGeneralapps.irs.gov
The Jill H Nagorniak Charitable FoundationBoston, MA1$10,000$10,000Trinity Repertory CompanyGeneralapps.irs.gov
The O'Halloran Family FoundationNorth Kingstown, RI1$10,000$10,000Trinity Repertory CompanyOperating supportapps.irs.gov
The Peter and Deborah Lamm Foundation R Bradford Malt Et Al TrusteesBoston, MA1$10,000$10,000Ocean Community United TheatreGeneral purposesapps.irs.gov
The Robert F Stoicofirstfed Charitable FoundationSwansea, MA2$10,000$5,000Community MusicworksExempt purposeapps.irs.gov
The Spencer FoundationChicago, IL1$10,000$10,000History of Education SocietyHistory of education receptionapps.irs.gov
The William H Pitt Foundation IncWest Palm Beach, FL1$10,000$10,000CCN Historic Building Preservation FoundationGeneralapps.irs.gov
Walter J & Betty C Zable FoundationSan Diego, CA1$10,000$10,000American Academy of PediatricsGeneral assistanceapps.irs.gov
Waring & Carmen Partridge Foundation (fka Partridge Foundation)Miami, FL1$10,000$10,000Newport String ProjectCharitableapps.irs.gov
Massachusetts Society of the CincinnatiBoston, MA1$9,800$9,800Battle Rhode Island AssociationFund continued development of websiteapps.irs.gov
The Reamer Family FoundationBoston, MA3$8,500$7,000Jamestown Arts CenterProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Bardes FundCincinnati, OH3$8,000$5,000Newport Historical SocietyConservation/preservationapps.irs.gov
The Robertson FoundationSouth Dartmouth, MA1$8,000$8,000Trinity Repertory CompanyEducationapps.irs.gov
Chelsea Groton FoundationGroton, CT2$7,900$6,500Ocean Community United Theatre IncGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Building Hope Holdings IncWashington, DC1$7,500$7,500Preservation Society of Newport CountyGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Pearle W & Martin M Silverstein FoundationProvidence, RI2$7,500$5,000Trinity Repertory CompanyGeneral charitable activitiesapps.irs.gov
Grimshaw-Gudewicz Charitable Foundation A Shabshelowitz Co-TrusteeFall River, MA2$7,000$5,000Blithewold IncGeneral Supportapps.irs.gov
Roxiticus FoundationChatham, NJ2$7,000$5,000Newport Historical SocietyPreserve history of newport countyapps.irs.gov
The Edgerley Family FoundationOverland Park, KS2$7,000$5,000The Preservation Society of Newport CountySupport-general fundapps.irs.gov
D Squared Foundation IncMansfield, MA1$6,565$6,565Iyrs School of Technology and TradesCharitable Donationapps.irs.gov
The Weisberg Family FoundationProvidence, RI3$6,250$5,000Community MusicworksSupport a community based organization that builds relationships between musicians and families in urban neighborhoods.apps.irs.gov
Aronow FoundationSouth Kingstown, RI2$6,000$5,000Trinity Repertory CompanyGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Campbell Family Foundation IncNorth Brunswick, NJ1$6,000$6,000The Preservation Society of Newport CountyGeneral Fundapps.irs.gov
McCutcheon FoundationPhoenix, AZ1$6,000$6,000Ballet Rhode IslandPublic charityapps.irs.gov
The Michael D Achey and Susan E Thomas Charitable Foundation IncNorth Easton, MA1$6,000$6,000The Sandra Feinstein Gamm TheatreContributions to public charitiesapps.irs.gov
The Sudarsky Family Foundation IncWest Newton, MA1$6,000$6,000As 220To support charitable purposeapps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA118$5,677$377Westerly High School Music BoostersGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Charlotte Foundation IncBoston, MA1$5,200$5,200The Avenue ConceptOperations budget assistanceapps.irs.gov
Bird Charles Sumner FDN Trust UdeclPittsburgh, PA1$5,000$5,000Art and NewportGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Claire and Theodore Morse FoundationLos Angeles, CA1$5,000$5,000New Urban ArtsGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Hazard Family FoundationBoston, MA2$5,000$2,500Providence Performing Arts CenterUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Joseph W Martin Trust Co Douglas M DominaWarren, RI1$5,000$5,000Community String ProjectUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
Leaves of Grass FundLincoln, MA1$5,000$5,000Jamestown Arts CenterCharitableapps.irs.gov
Lyman B Brainerd Jr Family Foundation DTD 35Chicago, IL1$5,000$5,000Community MusicworksProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Lyn & Margaret Comfort Charitable FoundationNewport, RI4$5,000$3,500Iyrs School of Technology & TradesEducationapps.irs.gov
Morgan Dene and Elizabeth Hamman Oliver Family Foundation IncLa Jolla, CA1$5,000$5,000Herreshoff Marine MuseumGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
R Dudley Harrington Jr Char FDNNew York, NY1$5,000$5,000Herreshoff Marine MuseumGeneral exempt purposeapps.irs.gov
The Beacon FoundationWarwick, RI4$5,000$2,500Preserve Rhode IslandGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Cianci Educational FoundationWarwick, RI1$5,000$5,000Providence Performing Arts CenterPerforming artsapps.irs.gov
The Dangremond Family FoundationOld Lyme, CT1$5,000$5,000The Preservation Society of Newport CountyUnrestricted grantapps.irs.gov
The Harold and Kate Reed Family FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$5,000$5,000Preservation Society of Newport CountyUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Helen G Hauben Foundation IncLittleton, MA1$5,000$5,000Trinity Repertory CoCharitableapps.irs.gov
The John Bickford FoundationWilmington, DE1$5,000$5,000Wilbury Theatre GroupGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Walter Family Foundation IncChicago, IL1$5,000$5,000Newport Film IncTo inspire, educate and entertain by presenting current and impactful documentaries that build community and propel changeapps.irs.gov
Texas Instruments FoundationDallas, TX4$4,835$4,500Grow Smart Rhode IslandDonations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."apps.irs.gov
Lotz Family FoundationFort Lauderdale, FL2$4,500$2,500Herreshoff Marine MuseumTo assist in the education and inspiration of the public through presentations of the history and innovative work of the heffeshoff manufacturing company and the america's cup competitionapps.irs.gov
Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation IncRockland, MA2$4,500$2,500New Urban ArtsExempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Paul F and Joyce Kilmartin Beneficent FundBarrington, RI2$4,000$3,000New Urban ArtsArt educationapps.irs.gov
The Royal Little Family FoundationDetroit, MI1$4,000$4,000As 220For youth programsapps.irs.gov
Weatherlow FoundationPortsmouth, NH1$4,000$4,000Little Compton Historical SocietyGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Annie E Casey Foundation IncBaltimore, MD1$3,600$3,600Community MusicworksCharitable contribution through the matching gifts programapps.irs.gov
The Poetry FoundationChicago, IL1$3,500$3,500Drunken BoatSmall press bridge grantapps.irs.gov
The Pfizer Foundation IncNew York, NY8$3,460$1,000Renaissance City Theater IncVolunteer programapps.irs.gov
Usny Ud M Rovensky 461 FDN NmaDallas, TX1$3,404$3,404Preservation Society of Newport CountyUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
Middlecott FoundationBoston, MA2$3,250$3,000Newport Contemporary BalletGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Ernst & Elfriede Frank Foundation IncNew York, NY1$3,000$3,000Herreshoff Marine MuseumGeneral charitableapps.irs.gov
Franklin I & Irene List Saemann FoundationChampaign, IL1$3,000$3,000List Academy of MusicDonationapps.irs.gov
PK Johnstone & He Kimball FoundationWest Warwick, RI1$3,000$3,000Community String ProjectGeneralapps.irs.gov
The Howard Bayne FundGarden City, NY1$3,000$3,000Up With School ArtsGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Mann Family FoundationProvidence, RI1$3,000$3,000Trinity Repertory CompanyCharitableapps.irs.gov
Citizens Charitable FoundationJohnston, RI12$2,710$1,000Latino Public RadioMatching giftsapps.irs.gov
Gertrude N & Seebert J Goldowsky FoundationProvidence, RI2$2,500$1,500Providence Preservation SocietyCharitable programsapps.irs.gov
Schmaltz Enroth Family FoundationBoston, MA1$2,500$2,500The Preservation Society of Newport CountyTo carry out philanthropic purposeapps.irs.gov
The David S Howe FoundationWoodbury, NY1$2,500$2,500Block Island Historical SocietyDonee's exempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Gibson Gives Foundation Dba Gibson GivesNashville, TN1$2,443$2,443Hear in Rhode IslandProgram use & fundraising effortsapps.irs.gov
M Holt Massey Charitable TrustMansfield, MA2$2,400$1,400Preservation Society of Newport CountyPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distributionapps.irs.gov
John D & K A Johnston FoundationDallas, TX1$2,000$2,000Newport Contemporary BalletUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
Sholley FoundationPennington, NJ1$2,000$2,000Wilbury Theatre GroupUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
The Amy J Bare Charitable TrustTiverton, RI1$2,000$2,000Up With School Arts IncOperatingapps.irs.gov
The Bluestone FoundationWest Hartford, CT1$2,000$2,000Block Island Historical SocietyCurrent use for charitable purposesapps.irs.gov
The Phileona FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$2,000$2,000As220 Real Estate Support CorpGeneral charitableapps.irs.gov
Tomkat FoundationMystic, CT1$2,000$2,000Community MusicworksEducationapps.irs.gov
The L Patton Kline Family FoundationKansas City, MO1$1,700$1,700Newport Historical SocietySupport historic colony houseapps.irs.gov
Adrian M and Doris K Pearsall Family Foundation IncNewport, RI1$1,500$1,500Herreshoff Marine MuseumCharitableapps.irs.gov
Albert G & Carol F Lowenthal FoundationScarsdale, NY1$1,500$1,500Preservation Society of Newport CountyCharitable contributionapps.irs.gov
Distracted Globe FoundationNew York, NY2$1,500$1,000Wilbury Theatre GroupGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Paul O & Mary BoghossianDallas, TX2$1,500$1,000Providence Art ClubUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
Robert D Wray Charitable TrustBarrington, RI1$1,500$1,500The Avenue ConceptOperational supportapps.irs.gov
Warren Alpert FoundationProvidence, RI1$1,500$1,500Latino Policy InstituteDonationapps.irs.gov
Brauchler-Collins Charitable FoundationNewport, RI1$1,200$1,200Newport FilmUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
C Hamilton Sloan FoundationRaleigh, NC1$1,000$1,000Herreshoff Marine MuseumCharityapps.irs.gov
CVS FoundationWoonsocket, RI1$1,000$1,000Stadium Theatre FoundationVolunteer challenge grantsapps.irs.gov
Forrest C & Frances H Lattner FoundationEast Greenwich, RI1$1,000$1,000Watch Hill Lighthouse Keepers AssociationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Friendship Fund IncBoston, MA1$1,000$1,000Burbage Theatre CompanyProgram supportapps.irs.gov
John P Joseph & Kelley A Joseph Family FoundationNarragansett, RI1$1,000$1,000South County MuseumGeneralapps.irs.gov
Marjorie Mosher Schmidt FoundationNewport Beach, CA1$1,000$1,000Newport Historical SocietyGeneralapps.irs.gov
Mark and Victoria Drozdov FoundationNew York, NY1$1,000$1,000New Urban ArtsCharitable purposesapps.irs.gov
Markstone Family Charitable FoundationProvidence, RI1$1,000$1,000The Providence EyeOperating supportapps.irs.gov
Panoram Foundation IncJackson, WY1$1,000$1,000Providence EyeSupport of independent newsapps.irs.gov
Richard and Ann Du Moulin FoundationMatawan, NJ1$1,000$1,000Herreshoff Marine MuseumGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
The Allstate FoundationNorthbrook, IL1$1,000$1,000Newport Art Museum and Art AssociationEmployee helping handsapps.irs.gov
The Dennis A O'Toole Family FoundationPortsmouth, NH1$1,000$1,000Block Island Historical SocietyGeneral Operating Supportapps.irs.gov
The Maggie & Michael Delia Foundation ICalifon, NJ1$1,000$1,000Southeast Lighthouse FoundationOperational supportapps.irs.gov
The O'Hanian-Szostak Family FoundationProvidence, RI1$1,000$1,000Trinity Repertory CompanyCharitableapps.irs.gov
The O'Shaughnessy Family FoundationUxbridge, MA1$1,000$1,000Preservation Society of Newport CountyTo enable donee to continue its exempt purposeapps.irs.gov
The Scrivan Family FoundationWilmington, DE1$1,000$1,000National Sailing Hall of Fame Museum IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Trachsel Family FoundationNorth Chatham, MA1$1,000$1,000Watch Hill Lighthouse Keepers AssociationFunding to help preserve the histroical landmark.apps.irs.gov
D'addario Foundation IncFarmingdale, NY2$528$264Community String ProjectTo support growth and appreciation of musicapps.irs.gov
Cannata Family FoundationFoxboro, MA1$500$500German American Cultural SocietyFor assistance preserving traditions of german heritageapps.irs.gov
Sorlien Charitable Trust for Needy ChildrenJamestown, RI1$500$500New Urban ArtsGeneralapps.irs.gov
The Donnelley FoundationChicago, IL1$500$500Preserve Rhode IslandUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation IncTolland, CT1$500$500National Sailing Hall of Fame Museum IncCommunity projects - general operatingapps.irs.gov
The Frank and Lorraine Rodgers Family FoundationCranford, NJ1$500$500Audrain Automobile MuseumCharitableapps.irs.gov
The Gilbane Family FoundationProvidence, RI1$500$500Thomas Beckett FoundationSocial supportapps.irs.gov
The Helen Hudson Foundation for Homeless America IncProvidence, RI1$500$500Providence Preservation SocietyEducate publicabout homelessnessin Americaapps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY2$400$200New Urban ArtsMatching contribution (general operating support)apps.irs.gov
Abrams-Bell FoundationProvidence, RI1$300$300Providence Preservation SocietyCharitableapps.irs.gov
Larry and Anne Glenn Foundation IncNewport, RI1$300$300Newport String ProjectGeneral opertingapps.irs.gov
The Driesman Charitable TrustFairfield, CT2$300$250Block Island Historical SocietyUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Roxe FoundationWoodbridge, NJ2$285$160The Preservation Society of Newport CountyGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
David R Grenon Family FoundationNorthborough, MA1$250$250Fort Adams TrustCharitable contributionapps.irs.gov
Konstantin Family FoundationWilmington, DE1$250$250Block Island Historical SocietyGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Shell USA Company FoundationHouston, TX1$250$250Preservation Society of Newport County250apps.irs.gov
Walter & Naomi Chucnin FoundationSharon, MA1$250$250Trinity Repertory CompanyCharitableapps.irs.gov
Crozier Family Charitable FoundationWellesley, MA1$200$200Ocean State Media GroupCharitableapps.irs.gov
The Harris TrustNorfolk, VA1$200$200Fort Adams TrustFurther donee's charitable purposeapps.irs.gov
The Robert McCormack Family CharitableChicago, IL1$200$200Westerly Armory RestorationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Kasnet Family Foundation Marie-Louise & Stephen Kasnet TrusteesManchesterbythesea, MA1$100$100Herreshoff Marine MuseumPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distributionapps.irs.gov
Lewis House FoundationNarragansett, RI1$100$100South County MuseumNon-profit museumapps.irs.gov
Woosox Foundation IncWorcester, MA1$100$100AutumnfestOrganization supportapps.irs.gov
American Express FoundationNew York, NY1$10$10Southeast Lighthouse FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
Van Beuren Charitable Foundation IncPreservation Society of Newport CountyNewport, RIRestore breakers' terrace, le fete du jardin event, map stone walls. unrestricted$1,545,000apps.irs.gov
The Collis FoundationRhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra & Music SchoolEast Providence, RIGeneral support$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
Kane Wallace FoundationNewport Historical SocietyNewport, RIUnrestricted$500,000apps.irs.gov
Ralph R Papitto & Barbara A Papitto Private Family FoundationRhode Island Black Heritage SocietyMiddletown, RIGrants$482,000apps.irs.gov
The Andrew W Mellon FoundationRhode Island Historical SocietyProvidence, RITo support the development of a citywide inventory of commemorative works and the commissioning of temporary public art projects in partnership with the city of providence department of art, culture +$400,000apps.irs.gov
Van Beuren Charitable Foundation IncNewport Historical SocietyNewport, RIFor documenting the lives of africans, african-americans and indigenous peoples in colonial newport and to support the newport show$365,000apps.irs.gov
The Champlin FoundationCommunity MusicworksProvidence, RIConstruction of community musicworks center$300,000apps.irs.gov
Royce Family Fund IncKnickerbocker Music Center IncWesterly, RIGeneral purposes$283,425apps.irs.gov
The White Family FoundationProvidence Performing Arts CenterProvidence, RITheatre$275,000apps.irs.gov
Felicia Fund IncHope Club Preservation FundProvidence, RIGeneral support$250,000apps.irs.gov
The Champlin FoundationRhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra & Music SchoolEast Providence, RICarter center electrical service and life safety upgrades$250,000apps.irs.gov
Am Roberts Charitable FoundationWatch Hill Lighthouse Keepers AssociationWesterly, RICapital Project$217,000apps.irs.gov
Fidelity FoundationFirstworksProvidence, RITechnology & equipment$210,000apps.irs.gov
The Thorne Cox Family FoundationAvenue Concept IncProvidence, RIOperations budget assistance$195,000apps.irs.gov
The Shubert Foundation IncTrinity Repertory CompanyProvidence, RIGeneral operating support for theatrical productions and activities$190,000apps.irs.gov
Wright Catharine M - UdThe Newport Historical SocietyNewport, RIGeneral operating$150,850apps.irs.gov
Alletta Morris McBean Charitable TrustBelmont Chapel FoundationNewport, RIBuilding endowment fund$150,000apps.irs.gov
The Andrew W Mellon FoundationCultural Society-Csebri-Pioneer in Creativity and ExchangeBarrington, RITo support organizational capacity and planning for rhode island aapi history museum$150,000apps.irs.gov
Posner Foundation of PittsburghSteamship Historical Society of AmericaWarwick, RIUnrestricted/ general use$150,000apps.irs.gov
Van Beuren Charitable Foundation IncGrow Smart Rhode IslandProvidence, RIGeneral operations and new operations manager$146,400apps.irs.gov
Charitable Trust Under Article VII of thePreservation Society of Newport CountyNewport, RIRosecliff rose garden$125,000apps.irs.gov
1772 Foundation IncPreserve Rhode IslandProvidence, RIHistoric preservation grantmaking in ri$125,000apps.irs.gov
Grampy's Charities James Jonatha William Castle TteesTrinity Repertory CompanyProvidence, RIUnrestricted donation$125,000apps.irs.gov
Alletta Morris McBean Charitable TrustArtillery Company of NewportNewport, RIHvac preparation and installation to stabilize the current environment of the armory$120,000apps.irs.gov
Alletta Morris McBean Charitable TrustRhode Island Arts Foundation at Newport IncNewport, RITo support further expansion of year-round concert and educational programming$115,000apps.irs.gov
The Bernard & Sarah Gewirz FDNPreservation Society of Newport CountyNewport, RIPreservation/education$112,000apps.irs.gov
Star Family FoundationAudrain Automobile Museum IncNewport, RIGeneral purpose$110,000apps.irs.gov
Ralph R Papitto & Barbara A Papitto Private Family FoundationBallet Rhode IslandProvidence, RIGrants$110,000apps.irs.gov
The Champlin FoundationSouth County Art AssociationKingston, RIWater damage remediation$101,035apps.irs.gov
The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts IncDirt Palace Public ProjectsProvidence, RIWarhol re-granting initiative$100,000apps.irs.gov
Wilson-Oconnor Family FoundationNewport Historical SocietyNewport, RIWanton-lyman-hazard house historic renovation project$100,000apps.irs.gov
Disosway Foundation IncWatch Hill Lighthouse Keepers AssociationWesterly, RICharitable$100,000apps.irs.gov
The Schmidt Family FoundationNew Urban ArtsProvidence, RIOcean stewardship and research$90,000apps.irs.gov
George and Wendy David FundNewport Historical SocietyNewport, RITo collect and preserve books, manuscripts and objects pertaining to newport's history.$85,000apps.irs.gov
Alletta Morris McBean Charitable TrustRose Island Lighthouse FoundationNewport, RIRenovation costs of the lighthouse and barracks$80,000apps.irs.gov
Ralph R Papitto & Barbara A Papitto Private Family FoundationThe Avenue Concept IncProvidence, RIGrants$75,000apps.irs.gov
The Champlin FoundationPreservation Society of Newport CountyNewport, RIHunter house restoration$74,768apps.irs.gov
The Champlin FoundationNewport Historical SocietyNewport, RINewport center for black history electrical, sewer, and water restoration$65,655apps.irs.gov
The Collis FoundationBlithewoldBristol, RIGeneral support$60,000apps.irs.gov
The Shubert Foundation IncThe Sandra Feinstein-Gamm TheatreWarwick, RIGeneral operating support for theatrical productions and activities$60,000apps.irs.gov
The Champlin FoundationEast Providence Historical SocietyRumford, RIJohn hunt museum upgrades and renovations$57,715apps.irs.gov
The Champlin FoundationHerreshoff Marine MuseumBristol, RIAfterschool program vehicle$57,480apps.irs.gov
Heritage Harbor FoundationRhode Island Publications SocietyProvidence, RIEditing of ri history books$56,000apps.irs.gov
Ralph R Papitto & Barbara A Papitto Private Family FoundationJuneteenth RiProvidence, RISponsorship$52,500apps.irs.gov
The Afognak FundCommunity MusicworksProvidence, RIGeneral Operating Support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Peggy N & Roger G Gerry CharitableHerreshoff Marine MuseumBristol, RIGeneral operating$50,000apps.irs.gov
The Sachem FoundationHope Club Preservation FundProvidence, RIGeneral support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Kane Wallace FoundationIyrs School of Technology & TradesNewport, RIUnrestricted$50,000apps.irs.gov
Alletta Morris McBean Charitable TrustNewport Historical SocietyNewport, RIEmergency restoration of damaged documents due to flooding along with a program to digitize the entire collection$50,000apps.irs.gov
Point Gammon FoundationPreservation Society of Newport CountyNewport, RIFor historic preservation of landmarks and cultural sites in newport.$50,000apps.irs.gov
1772 Foundation IncPreserve Rhode IslandProvidence, RIChase farmhouse revolving fund$50,000apps.irs.gov
Fidelity FoundationThe Avenue ConceptProvidence, RIPlanning$50,000apps.irs.gov
Frederick Henry Prince Testamentary TrustGrow Smart Rhode IslandProvidence, RIgeneral operating support$45,000apps.irs.gov
Otto H York Foundation IncNew Urban ArtsProvidence, RIArts/Culture$45,000apps.irs.gov
Frederick Henry Prince Testamentary TrustNewport Contemporary BalletNewport, RIcapital campaign for permanent home$40,000apps.irs.gov
Heritage Harbor FoundationRhode Island Heritage Hall of FameRiverside, RIFor hof biographical research projec$40,000apps.irs.gov
The Champlin FoundationThe Sandra Feinstein Gamm TheatreWarwick, RILobby carpeting and technology upgrades including production and a/v equipment$40,000apps.irs.gov
The de Ramel FoundationPreservation Society of Newport CountyNewport, RIGeneral purpose$36,500apps.irs.gov
Van Beuren Charitable Foundation IncPreserve Rhode IslandProvidence, RIAquidneck stone wall initiative$36,259apps.irs.gov
Frederick Henry Prince Testamentary TrustPreservation Society of Newport CountyNewport, RITree and Landscape Preservation Program$35,000apps.irs.gov
The Harborone FoundationProvidence Performing Arts CenterProvidence, RIExempt purpose$35,000apps.irs.gov
Ralph R Papitto & Barbara A Papitto Private Family FoundationProvidence Speaking SocietyProvidence, RIGrants$35,000apps.irs.gov
Ralph R Papitto & Barbara A Papitto Private Family FoundationThe Wilbury Theatre GroupProvidence, RIGrants$35,000apps.irs.gov
Old Slater Mill TuiOld Slater Mill AssociationPawtucket, RIUnrestricted general$34,164apps.irs.gov
The Champlin FoundationBurrillville Historical & Preservation SocietyPascoag, RIBridgeton school roof replacement$33,500apps.irs.gov
Alletta Morris McBean Charitable TrustNewport String ProjectNewport, RIEleventh year of building community through chamber music performance and youth development$30,000apps.irs.gov
Frederick Henry Prince Testamentary TrustSankofa Community ConnectionNewport, RIgeneral operating support$30,000apps.irs.gov
Mabel T Woolley TrustTrinity Repertory CompanyProvidence, RISupport literary department$30,000apps.irs.gov
The Philmoney TrustRhode Island Historical SocietyProvidence, RIGeneral support$27,500apps.irs.gov
The Champlin FoundationContemporary Theater CompanyWakefield, RINew seating for the theater and performance patio$27,335apps.irs.gov
The William H Donner Foundation IncPreservation Society of Newport CountyNewport, RIGeneral support$27,000apps.irs.gov
The de Ramel FoundationIyrs School of Technology & TradesNewport, RIGeneral purpose$26,036apps.irs.gov
The Champlin FoundationCoggeshall Farm MuseumBristol, RITyska barn improvements$25,800apps.irs.gov
Dorothy J Thornley FoundationEast Providence Historical SocietyEast Providence, RIHistorical preservation$25,003apps.irs.gov
JKW Foundation Trust Ua 092597As 220Providence, RIHaus of glitter- 2025 studio+research+internal systems consulting$25,000apps.irs.gov
Britton Fund 4240-00-44Herreshoff Marine MuseumBristol, RIGeneral charitable purposes$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Annenberg FoundationIyrs School of Technology and TradesNewport, RIScholarship program$25,000apps.irs.gov
Edwardson Family FoundationLatino Policy InstituteProvidence, RIGeneral operations$25,000apps.irs.gov
Charitable Trust Under Article VII of theNarragansett Historical SocietyNarragansett, RIUpkeep and maintenance of$25,000apps.irs.gov
Ralph R Papitto & Barbara A Papitto Private Family FoundationNew Urban ArtsProvidence, RIGrants$25,000apps.irs.gov
Cedar Tree FoundationNew Urban ArtsProvidence, RIProject support for movement education outdoors west end raices youth leadership garden$25,000apps.irs.gov
Frederick Henry Prince Testamentary TrustNewport Art Museum and Art AssociationNewport, RIgeneral operating support$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Sand FoundationNewport Art Museum and Art AssociationNewport, RICampus Signage and related costs$25,000apps.irs.gov
Frederick Henry Prince Testamentary TrustNewport Contemporary BalletNewport, RIgeneral operating support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Edwin S Webster FoundationNewport Historical SocietyNewport, RIGeneral operating support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Watkins Burnham FundNewport Historical SocietyNewport, RIProgram support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Frederick Henry Prince Testamentary TrustNewport Historical SocietyNewport, RIgeneral operating support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Edwin S Webster FoundationPreservation Society of Newport CountyNewport, RIGeneral operating support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Louis G Piancone Charitable Foundation IncPreservation Society of Newport CountyNewport, RIPreserve architecture of newport, ri$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Mary Alice Fortin FoundationPreservation Society of Newport CountyNewport, RIGeneral support for programs$25,000apps.irs.gov
Sullivan Family Charitable FoundationPreservation Society of Newport CountyNewport, RIUnrestricted$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Philmoney TrustPreserve Rhode IslandProvidence, RIGeneral support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Centreville Savings Bank Charitable FoundationProvidence Revolving FundProvidence, RIExempt purpose$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Joseph and Rosalyn Sinclair Foundation IncRhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra & Music SchoolEast Providence, RITo further the organization's charitable purposeannual fund$25,000apps.irs.gov
Ralph R Papitto & Barbara A Papitto Private Family FoundationWaterspill Junction IncProvidence, RIGrants$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Champlin FoundationWickford Art AssociationNorth Kingstown, RIHvac system$23,812apps.irs.gov
Winstead Charitable Foundation TrustArmenian Historical Association of Rhode IslandProvidence, RIGeneral$22,500apps.irs.gov
Van Sloun FoundationBlithewold IncBristol, RIUnrestricted$20,000apps.irs.gov
Felicia Fund IncClouds Hill Victorian House MuseumEast Greenwich, RIGeneral support$20,000apps.irs.gov
The Shubert Foundation IncEducational Center for Arts & ScienceProvidence, RIGeneral operating support for theatrical productions and activities$20,000apps.irs.gov

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