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Who funds philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations in Rhode Island: 68 foundations, $13.1 million in grants

68 private foundations paid 115 grants totaling $13,052,242 to philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations 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 The Gilbane Family Foundation, with $7,338,992 in 1 grant.

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Cause
Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations
Recipients in
Rhode Island
Foundations
68
Grants
115
Total granted
$13,052,242

Foundations that funded philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations in Rhode Island

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
The Gilbane Family FoundationProvidence, RI1$7,338,992$7,338,992Gilbane Family Foundation IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
FM FoundationJohnston, RI1$2,982,013$2,982,013United Way of Rhode IslandContribution providedapps.irs.gov
PPL FoundationAllentown, PA1$498,533$498,533United Way of Rhode IslandProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Ralph R Papitto & Barbara A Papitto Private Family FoundationProvidence, RI2$380,000$350,000United Way of Rhode IslandSponsorshipapps.irs.gov
Fidelity FoundationBoston, MA1$220,000$220,000Social Enterprise GreenhouseTechnology & equipmentapps.irs.gov
Aloha FoundationBoston, MA1$200,000$200,000Southside Community Land TrustBuilding renovationsapps.irs.gov
Gilbane Family Foundation IncProvidence, RI1$200,000$200,000Rhode Island Community FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Ilsababy FoundationSullivans Island, SC1$160,000$160,000Heather Abbott FDNHelps provide prostheses to those with limb lossapps.irs.gov
The Feibelman FoundationProvidence, RI1$150,000$150,000Rhode Island Community FoundationCharitableapps.irs.gov
For L D S MetcalfDallas, TX1$131,602$131,602United Way of Rhode IslandUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
Amica Companies FoundationLincoln, RI4$92,310$75,700United Way of Rhode Island IncGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Van Beuren Charitable Foundation IncNew York, NY2$83,800$71,000Rhode Island Community FoundationCapacity building cohort/workshopsapps.irs.gov
Tuw Marion LawDallas, TX1$80,499$80,499The Rhode Island Community FoundationUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
Washington Trust Co Charitable FDNWesterly, RI2$62,000$61,000United Way of Rhode IslandUnrestricted giftapps.irs.gov
Centreville Savings Bank Charitable FoundationWest Warwick, RI2$55,000$40,000United Way of Rhode IslandExempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Collette FoundationPawtucket, RI1$35,000$35,000Social Enterprise Greenhousegeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The MR & MRS Robert N Chapman Son Robert B Chapman Charitable TrustWakefield, RI1$28,356$28,356Stephen W & Merle Dresner Charitable FoundationMerger with recipientapps.irs.gov
Island Foundation IncMarion, MA2$27,000$20,000Southside Community Land TrustIncreasing food access in rhode island through farmer supportapps.irs.gov
Charles Stewart Mott FoundationFlint, MI1$25,000$25,000The Rhode Island Community FoundationTo support a statewide afterschool network to ensure the availability and expansion of school-linked quality afterschool and summer learning opportunities that meet the needs of underserved youth.apps.irs.gov
Edward J & Virginia M Routhier FoundationJohnston, RI1$25,000$25,000Anthony Quinn FoundationUnrestricted giftapps.irs.gov
Everhope FoundationProvidence, RI1$25,000$25,000Social Enterprise GreenhouseFor programsapps.irs.gov
Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation IncTaunton, MA4$18,500$10,000United Way of Rhode Island IncExempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Tua Mary Yonker Memorial FundDallas, TX1$16,182$16,182United Way of Rhode IslandUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
The Schmidt Family FoundationPalo Alto, CA1$16,000$16,000Southside Community Land TrustOcean stewardship and researchapps.irs.gov
The Cameron and Jane Baird FoundationBuffalo, NY1$15,000$15,000Southside Community Land TrustSupport for urban agricultural programsapps.irs.gov
Vigneron Memorial FundDallas, TX1$15,000$15,000Heather Abbott FoundationUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
Warren B Galkin FoundationBarrington, RI1$15,000$15,000United Way of Rhode IslandGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Webster Bank Charitable FoundationWilmington, DE1$15,000$15,000United Way of Rhode Island IncVolunteer Income Tax Assistance programapps.irs.gov
Citizens Charitable FoundationJohnston, RI4$12,277$9,756United Way of Rhode Island IncMatching giftsapps.irs.gov
Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation Fka Pinnacle Leadership FoundationKensington, NH1$10,000$10,000Peoples Port AuthorityGeneralapps.irs.gov
Banknewport Charitable Foundation IncNewport, RI1$10,000$10,000Social Enterprise GreenhouseExempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Leon Lowenstein Foundation IncMadison, CT1$10,000$10,000Rhode Island Community FoundationCharitableapps.irs.gov
McQuade Family FoundationDallas, TX1$10,000$10,000United Way of Rhode IslandUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationPrinceton, NJ1$10,000$10,000United Way of Rhode Island IncMatching giftsapps.irs.gov
The Chase Family FoundationEast Providence, RI2$7,600$7,500United Way of Rhode IslandCharitableapps.irs.gov
Better Together - the Advantage Solutions Education FoundationSt Louis, MO1$7,500$7,500Unfi FoundationSponsorship programapps.irs.gov
Mary D Chafee Fund Co Mark ChafeeLittle Compton, RI2$5,750$3,000Rhode Islanders Sponsoring EducationOperationsapps.irs.gov
Hayes Family FoundationSarasota, FL1$5,000$5,000Anthony Quinn FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Janci FoundationProvidence, RI1$5,000$5,000United Way of Rhode IslandCharitableapps.irs.gov
Joan V Winiarski & Teresa W Merrill Revocable TrustNewport, RI1$5,000$5,000Butler Hospital FoundationSupport for people with behavioral health issues.apps.irs.gov
Warren Alpert FoundationProvidence, RI1$5,000$5,000Rhode Islanders Sponsoring EducationDonation - educationapps.irs.gov
The Beacon FoundationWarwick, RI3$4,050$1,550United Way of Rhode IslandGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Eucalyptus FoundationSan Francisco, CA1$4,000$4,000Hsan IV FoundationGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
The Integlia Family Foundation CorporationProvidence, RI1$3,750$3,750Riiahf IncCharitable purposesapps.irs.gov
Ashaway Charitable TrustWesterly, RI1$3,000$3,000United Way of Rhode Island IncUnrestricted giftapps.irs.gov
Gradison FoundationCincinnati, OH1$3,000$3,000Heather Abbott FoundationHealthcareapps.irs.gov
The Howard Bayne FundGarden City, NY1$3,000$3,000Southside Community Land TrustGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Pearle W & Martin M Silverstein FoundationProvidence, RI1$2,500$2,500United Way Rhode IslandGeneral charitable activitiesapps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA30$2,052$568The Maddie Potts FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
HRBT FoundationHudson, NY1$2,000$2,000Hillside Charitable OrganizationProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Textron Charitable Trust DTD 122353Providence, RI1$1,205$1,205United Way of Rhode Island IncMatching gift to civic agencyapps.irs.gov
David & Robin Ryan Family FoundationVero Beach, FL1$1,000$1,000United Way of Rhode IslandGeneral assistanceapps.irs.gov
Gertrude N & Seebert J Goldowsky FoundationProvidence, RI1$1,000$1,000United Way of Rhode IslandCharitable programsapps.irs.gov
Northeast Charitable TrustBoston, MA1$1,000$1,000Butler Hospital FoundationGeneralapps.irs.gov
Robins Kaplan FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$1,000$1,000Unfi FoundationCharitable operations supportapps.irs.gov
The Francis Peck Charitable Foundation IncNewport, RI1$1,000$1,000Hillside Charitable OrganizationCharitableapps.irs.gov
Emc Insurance FoundationDes Moines, IA1$818$818United Way of Rhode IslandFor general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organizationapps.irs.gov
The Morris & Bessie Altman FoundationShelburne, VT1$750$750Boon Philanthropy IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Live Like Russ FoundationWarwick, RI1$540$540Maddie Potts FoundationContributions to support local community initiativesapps.irs.gov
Henry P Kendall FoundationMarion, MA1$500$500Southside Community Land TrustUnrestricted operating supportapps.irs.gov
Jilmar Foundation IncBoca Raton, FL1$500$500The Ararat AssociationTo support organization acitivitiesapps.irs.gov
The Russell A Boss Family FoundationNarragansett, RI1$500$500Rhode Islanders Sponsoring EducationOperating supportapps.irs.gov
Edith & Michael Gelfand Foundation IncPalm Beach, FL1$360$360American Friends of Hospice of the Upper GalileeTo fund organization's program - undesignated.apps.irs.gov
Coddon Family FoundationNashville, TN1$350$350Heather Abbott FoundationUnrestricted giftapps.irs.gov
Tori Lynn Andreozzi FoundationNarragansett, RI1$250$250Rock N Jock CharitiesGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY1$150$150Heather Abbott FoundationMatching contribution (general operating support)apps.irs.gov
The Pfizer Foundation IncNew York, NY1$32$32United Way of Rhode Island IncMatching giftsapps.irs.gov
American Express FoundationNew York, NY1$21$21United Way of Rhode Island IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
The Gilbane Family FoundationGilbane Family Foundation IncProvidence, RIGeneral support$7,338,992apps.irs.gov
FM FoundationUnited Way of Rhode IslandProvidence, RIContribution provided$2,982,013apps.irs.gov
PPL FoundationUnited Way of Rhode IslandProvidence, RIProgram support$498,533apps.irs.gov
Ralph R Papitto & Barbara A Papitto Private Family FoundationUnited Way of Rhode IslandProvidence, RISponsorship$350,000apps.irs.gov
Fidelity FoundationSocial Enterprise GreenhouseProvidence, RITechnology & equipment$220,000apps.irs.gov
Gilbane Family Foundation IncRhode Island Community FoundationProvidence, RIGeneral support$200,000apps.irs.gov
Aloha FoundationSouthside Community Land TrustProvidence, RIBuilding renovations$200,000apps.irs.gov
The Ilsababy FoundationHeather Abbott FDNNewport, RIHelps provide prostheses to those with limb loss$160,000apps.irs.gov
The Feibelman FoundationRhode Island Community FoundationProvidence, RICharitable$150,000apps.irs.gov
For L D S MetcalfUnited Way of Rhode IslandProvidence, RIUnrestricted general$131,602apps.irs.gov
Tuw Marion LawThe Rhode Island Community FoundationProvidence, RIUnrestricted general$80,499apps.irs.gov
Amica Companies FoundationUnited Way of Rhode Island IncProvidence, RIGeneral purpose$75,700apps.irs.gov
Van Beuren Charitable Foundation IncRhode Island Community FoundationProvidence, RICapacity building cohort/workshops$71,000apps.irs.gov
Washington Trust Co Charitable FDNUnited Way of Rhode IslandProvidence, RIUnrestricted gift$61,000apps.irs.gov
Centreville Savings Bank Charitable FoundationUnited Way of Rhode IslandProvidence, RIExempt purpose$40,000apps.irs.gov
Collette FoundationSocial Enterprise GreenhouseProvidence, RIgeneral support$35,000apps.irs.gov
Ralph R Papitto & Barbara A Papitto Private Family FoundationThe Southside Community Land TrustProvidence, RIGrants$30,000apps.irs.gov
The MR & MRS Robert N Chapman Son Robert B Chapman Charitable TrustStephen W & Merle Dresner Charitable FoundationProvidence, RIMerger with recipient$28,356apps.irs.gov
Edward J & Virginia M Routhier FoundationAnthony Quinn FoundationBristol, RIUnrestricted gift$25,000apps.irs.gov
Everhope FoundationSocial Enterprise GreenhouseProvidence, RIFor programs$25,000apps.irs.gov
Charles Stewart Mott FoundationThe Rhode Island Community FoundationProvidence, RITo support a statewide afterschool network to ensure the availability and expansion of school-linked quality afterschool and summer learning opportunities that meet the needs of underserved youth.$25,000apps.irs.gov
Island Foundation IncSouthside Community Land TrustProvidence, RIIncreasing food access in rhode island through farmer support$20,000apps.irs.gov
Tua Mary Yonker Memorial FundUnited Way of Rhode IslandProvidence, RIUnrestricted general$16,182apps.irs.gov
The Schmidt Family FoundationSouthside Community Land TrustProvidence, RIOcean stewardship and research$16,000apps.irs.gov
Vigneron Memorial FundHeather Abbott FoundationNewport, RIUnrestricted general$15,000apps.irs.gov
Centreville Savings Bank Charitable FoundationSocial Enterprise GreenhouseProvidence, RIExempt purpose$15,000apps.irs.gov
The Cameron and Jane Baird FoundationSouthside Community Land TrustProvidence, RISupport for urban agricultural programs$15,000apps.irs.gov
Warren B Galkin FoundationUnited Way of Rhode IslandProvidence, RIGeneral support$15,000apps.irs.gov
Webster Bank Charitable FoundationUnited Way of Rhode Island IncProvidence, RIVolunteer Income Tax Assistance program$15,000apps.irs.gov
Van Beuren Charitable Foundation IncGrantmakers Council of Rhode IslandProvidence, RIUnrestricted$12,800apps.irs.gov
Amica Companies FoundationSouthside Community Land TrustProvidence, RIGeneral purpose$10,060apps.irs.gov
Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation Fka Pinnacle Leadership FoundationPeoples Port AuthorityProvidence, RIGeneral$10,000apps.irs.gov
Leon Lowenstein Foundation IncRhode Island Community FoundationProvidence, RICharitable$10,000apps.irs.gov
Banknewport Charitable Foundation IncSocial Enterprise GreenhouseProvidence, RIExempt purpose$10,000apps.irs.gov
McQuade Family FoundationUnited Way of Rhode IslandProvidence, RIUnrestricted general$10,000apps.irs.gov
Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation IncUnited Way of Rhode Island IncProvidence, RIExempt purpose$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationUnited Way of Rhode Island IncProvidence, RIMatching gifts$10,000apps.irs.gov
Citizens Charitable FoundationUnited Way of Rhode Island IncProvidence, RIMatching gifts$9,756apps.irs.gov
Better Together - the Advantage Solutions Education FoundationUnfi FoundationProvidence, RISponsorship program$7,500apps.irs.gov
The Chase Family FoundationUnited Way of Rhode IslandProvidence, RICharitable$7,500apps.irs.gov
Island Foundation IncPeoples Port AuthorityProvidence, RIPort master plan$7,000apps.irs.gov
Hayes Family FoundationAnthony Quinn FoundationBristol, RIGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Joan V Winiarski & Teresa W Merrill Revocable TrustButler Hospital FoundationProvidence, RISupport for people with behavioral health issues.$5,000apps.irs.gov
Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation IncJeffrey Osborne FoundationProvidence, RIExempt purpose$5,000apps.irs.gov
Warren Alpert FoundationRhode Islanders Sponsoring EducationProvidence, RIDonation - education$5,000apps.irs.gov
Amica Companies FoundationRhode Islanders Sponsoring EducationProvidence, RIGeneral purpose$5,000apps.irs.gov
Janci FoundationUnited Way of Rhode IslandProvidence, RICharitable$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Eucalyptus FoundationHsan IV FoundationNarragansett, RIGeneral operating support$4,000apps.irs.gov
The Integlia Family Foundation CorporationRiiahf IncWarwick, RICharitable purposes$3,750apps.irs.gov
Gradison FoundationHeather Abbott FoundationNewport, RIHealthcare$3,000apps.irs.gov
Mary D Chafee Fund Co Mark ChafeeRhode Islanders Sponsoring EducationProvidence, RIOperations$3,000apps.irs.gov
The Howard Bayne FundSouthside Community Land TrustProvidence, RIGeneral support$3,000apps.irs.gov
Ashaway Charitable TrustUnited Way of Rhode Island IncProvidence, RIUnrestricted gift$3,000apps.irs.gov
Mary D Chafee Fund Co Mark ChafeeSouthside Community Land TrustProvidence, RIOperations$2,750apps.irs.gov
Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation IncSocial Enterprise GreenhouseProvidence, RIExempt purpose$2,500apps.irs.gov
The Pearle W & Martin M Silverstein FoundationUnited Way Rhode IslandProvidence, RIGeneral charitable activities$2,500apps.irs.gov
Citizens Charitable FoundationSouthside Community Land TrustProvidence, RIMatching gifts$2,306apps.irs.gov
HRBT FoundationHillside Charitable OrganizationMiddletown, RIProgram support$2,000apps.irs.gov
Amica Companies FoundationCommunity Blessings FoundationMiddletown, RIGeneral purpose$1,550apps.irs.gov
The Beacon FoundationUnited Way of Rhode IslandProvidence, RIGeneral support$1,550apps.irs.gov
The Beacon FoundationButler Hospital FoundationProvidence, RIGeneral support$1,500apps.irs.gov
Textron Charitable Trust DTD 122353United Way of Rhode Island IncProvidence, RIMatching gift to civic agency$1,205apps.irs.gov
Northeast Charitable TrustButler Hospital FoundationProvidence, RIGeneral$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Francis Peck Charitable Foundation IncHillside Charitable OrganizationMiddletown, RICharitable$1,000apps.irs.gov
Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation IncJohn Martins FoundationN Smithfield, RIExempt purpose$1,000apps.irs.gov
Washington Trust Co Charitable FDNSouthside Community Land TrustProvidence, RIUnrestricted gift$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Beacon FoundationSouthside Community Land TrustProvidence, RIGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Robins Kaplan FoundationUnfi FoundationProvidence, RICharitable operations support$1,000apps.irs.gov
David & Robin Ryan Family FoundationUnited Way of Rhode IslandProvidence, RIGeneral assistance$1,000apps.irs.gov
Gertrude N & Seebert J Goldowsky FoundationUnited Way of Rhode IslandProvidence, RICharitable programs$1,000apps.irs.gov
Emc Insurance FoundationUnited Way of Rhode IslandProvidence, RIFor general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization$818apps.irs.gov
The Morris & Bessie Altman FoundationBoon Philanthropy IncCumberland, RIGeneral support$750apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationThe Maddie Potts FoundationHope Valley, RIGeneral support$568apps.irs.gov
Live Like Russ FoundationMaddie Potts FoundationHope Valley, RIContributions to support local community initiatives$540apps.irs.gov
The Russell A Boss Family FoundationRhode Islanders Sponsoring EducationProvidence, RIOperating support$500apps.irs.gov
Henry P Kendall FoundationSouthside Community Land TrustProvidence, RIUnrestricted operating support$500apps.irs.gov
Jilmar Foundation IncThe Ararat AssociationWarwick, RITo support organization acitivities$500apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAngels Among Us FoundationCranston, RIGeneral support$375apps.irs.gov
Edith & Michael Gelfand Foundation IncAmerican Friends of Hospice of the Upper GalileeProvidence, RITo fund organization's program - undesignated.$360apps.irs.gov
Coddon Family FoundationHeather Abbott FoundationNewport, RIUnrestricted gift$350apps.irs.gov
Tori Lynn Andreozzi FoundationRock N Jock CharitiesSmithfield, RIGeneral support$250apps.irs.gov
Citizens Charitable FoundationCitizens Charitable FoundationJohnston, RIMatching gifts$175apps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationHeather Abbott FoundationNewport, RIMatching contribution (general operating support)$150apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationUnited Way of Rhode Island IncProvidence, RIGeneral support$137apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationHeather Abbott FoundationNewport, RIGeneral support$121apps.irs.gov
The Chase Family FoundationSouthside Community Land TrustProvidence, RICharitable$100apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationElmhurst BoysProvidence, RIGeneral support$89apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationEthan Henry Lecours FoundationLincoln, RIGeneral support$67apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationJonn PBR Duclau Memorial FoundationCoventry, RIGeneral support$66apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationManna International IncBristol, RIGeneral support$56apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationWesterly Lions FoundationWesterly, RIGeneral support$51apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationMuse FoundationProvidence, RIGeneral support$47apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSouthside Community Land TrustProvidence, RIGeneral support$45apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBoon Philanthropy IncCumberland, RIGeneral support$41apps.irs.gov
Citizens Charitable FoundationArmenian Urartu Association of Rhode IslandCranston, RIMatching gifts$40apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationNina FoundationPeace Dale, RIGeneral support$35apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationVictoria Alviti Music FoundationSmithfield, RIGeneral support$33apps.irs.gov
The Pfizer Foundation IncUnited Way of Rhode Island IncProvidence, RIMatching gifts$32apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAnthony Quinn FoundationBristol, RIGeneral support$31apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationThe Rhode Island Community FoundationProvidence, RIGeneral support$31apps.irs.gov

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