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Who funds science and technology in Rhode Island: 25 foundations, $1.1 million in grants
25 private foundations paid 35 grants totaling $1,135,497 to science and technology 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 Simons Foundation Inc, with $523,800 in 2 grants.
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- Cause
- Science and technology
- Recipients in
- Rhode Island
- Foundations
- 25
- Grants
- 35
- Total granted
- $1,135,497
Foundations that funded science and technology in Rhode Island
Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.
| Foundation | Based in | Grants | Total | Largest grant | Largest grant to | Purpose | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Simons Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 2 | $523,800 | $334,800 | American Mathematical Society | Ams-simons research enhancement grants for pui faculty | apps.irs.gov |
| Gates Foundation | Seattle, WA | 3 | $144,800 | $89,800 | Gordon Research Conferences | Tuberculosis | apps.irs.gov |
| Lukis Foundation | Wayzata, MN | 1 | $100,000 | $100,000 | Ocean Discovery League | Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| The Schmidt Family Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | 1 | $100,000 | $100,000 | Ocean Discovery League Inc | Ocean stewardship and research | apps.irs.gov |
| One Hive Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $50,500 | $50,500 | Rhode Island Natural History Survey | Gathering together a rhode island plant-insect community center | apps.irs.gov |
| Dalio Foundation Inc | Westport, CT | 1 | $50,000 | $50,000 | Ocean Discovery League Inc | Restricted to support 3d data visualization of deep-sea exploration goals | apps.irs.gov |
| Chdi Foundation Inc | Roseland, NJ | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Gordon Research Conferences | Support for a conference | apps.irs.gov |
| The Cabot Family Charitable Trust | Boston, MA | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Ocean Discovery League | Exempt purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Beech Tree Trust | Boston, MA | 1 | $23,500 | $23,500 | Rhode Island Natural History Survey | Grant to support ronai tick global network | apps.irs.gov |
| The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Fund for Strategic Innovation | Palo Alto, CA | 1 | $20,000 | $20,000 | Gordon Research Conferences | Qualified sponsorship of the 2025 quantum biology gordon research conference | apps.irs.gov |
| The Kavli Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Gordon Research Conferences | Gordon research conference: neuroethology 2025 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Tibore Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Gordon Research Conferences | Charitable Event | apps.irs.gov |
| The Lalor Foundation Inc | Boston, MA | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Gordon Research Conferences | Travel grants | apps.irs.gov |
| Kenneth Rainin Foundation | Oakland, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Gordon Research Conferences | Financial support for the 2024 immunochemistry & immunobiology gordon research conference (grc) | apps.irs.gov |
| Math for America | New York, NY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Association for Women in Mathematics | General grant | apps.irs.gov |
| Naktenis KM & Pe Fam FDN | Dallas, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Atlantic Shark Institute | Unrestricted general | apps.irs.gov |
| Ralph R Papitto & Barbara A Papitto Private Family Foundation | Providence, RI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Brain Waves Rhode Island | Grants | apps.irs.gov |
| Schmidt Ocean Institute | Palo Alto, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Gordon Research Conferences | Gordon Research Conference on Ocean Mixing | apps.irs.gov |
| Stephen and Margaret Gill Family Foundation | Atherton, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | American Mathematical Society | Grant in honor of hilda geiringer von mises | apps.irs.gov |
| Weld Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Atlantic Shark Institute | General | apps.irs.gov |
| The Grass Foundation | Harrison, NY | 3 | $4,500 | $2,500 | Gordon Research Conferences | 2025 neuroethology gordon research conference. | apps.irs.gov |
| Additional Ventures Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Gordon Research Conferences | Cardiac arrhythmia mechanisms event | apps.irs.gov |
| The Peter and Deborah Lamm Foundation R Bradford Malt Et Al Trustees | Boston, MA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Rhode Island Natural History Survey | General purposes | apps.irs.gov |
| The Bluestone Foundation | West Hartford, CT | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Atlantic Shark Institute | Current use for charitable purposes | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Seattle, WA | 6 | $397 | $152 | Association for Women in Mathematics Inc | General support | apps.irs.gov |
Largest grants
| Foundation | Recipient | Recipient location | Purpose | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Simons Foundation Inc | American Mathematical Society | Providence, RI | Ams-simons research enhancement grants for pui faculty | $334,800 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Simons Foundation Inc | American Mathematical Society | Providence, RI | Ams-simons travel grants | $189,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lukis Foundation | Ocean Discovery League | Saunderstown, RI | Unrestricted | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Schmidt Family Foundation | Ocean Discovery League Inc | Saunderstown, RI | Ocean stewardship and research | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Gates Foundation | Gordon Research Conferences | East Greenwich, RI | Tuberculosis | $89,800 | apps.irs.gov |
| One Hive Foundation | Rhode Island Natural History Survey | Kingston, RI | Gathering together a rhode island plant-insect community center | $50,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Gates Foundation | Gordon Research Conferences | East Greenwich, RI | Empower women and girls | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Dalio Foundation Inc | Ocean Discovery League Inc | Saunderstown, RI | Restricted to support 3d data visualization of deep-sea exploration goals | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Chdi Foundation Inc | Gordon Research Conferences | East Greenwich, RI | Support for a conference | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Cabot Family Charitable Trust | Ocean Discovery League | Saunderstown, RI | Exempt purpose | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Beech Tree Trust | Rhode Island Natural History Survey | Kingston, RI | Grant to support ronai tick global network | $23,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Fund for Strategic Innovation | Gordon Research Conferences | East Greenwich, RI | Qualified sponsorship of the 2025 quantum biology gordon research conference | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Tibore Foundation | Gordon Research Conferences | E Greenwich, RI | Charitable Event | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Kavli Foundation | Gordon Research Conferences | East Greenwich, RI | Gordon research conference: neuroethology 2025 | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Lalor Foundation Inc | Gordon Research Conferences | East Greenwich, RI | Travel grants | $8,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Stephen and Margaret Gill Family Foundation | American Mathematical Society | Providence, RI | Grant in honor of hilda geiringer von mises | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Math for America | Association for Women in Mathematics | Providence, RI | General grant | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Weld Foundation | Atlantic Shark Institute | Wakefield, RI | General | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Naktenis KM & Pe Fam FDN | Atlantic Shark Institute | Wakefield, RI | Unrestricted general | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ralph R Papitto & Barbara A Papitto Private Family Foundation | Brain Waves Rhode Island | Pawtucket, RI | Grants | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kenneth Rainin Foundation | Gordon Research Conferences | East Greenwich, RI | Financial support for the 2024 immunochemistry & immunobiology gordon research conference (grc) | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Gates Foundation | Gordon Research Conferences | East Greenwich, RI | Development of solutions to improve global health | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Schmidt Ocean Institute | Gordon Research Conferences | East Greenwich, RI | Gordon Research Conference on Ocean Mixing | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Additional Ventures Foundation | Gordon Research Conferences | East Greenwich, RI | Cardiac arrhythmia mechanisms event | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Grass Foundation | Gordon Research Conferences | East Greenwich, RI | 2025 neuroethology gordon research conference. | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Peter and Deborah Lamm Foundation R Bradford Malt Et Al Trustees | Rhode Island Natural History Survey | Kingston, RI | General purposes | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Bluestone Foundation | Atlantic Shark Institute | Wakefield, RI | Current use for charitable purposes | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Grass Foundation | Gordon Research Conferences | East Greenwich, RI | 2025 gordon research seminar on cns injury and repair. | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Grass Foundation | Gordon Research Conferences | East Greenwich, RI | 2025 cerebellum gordon research seminar. | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Association for Women in Mathematics Inc | Providence, RI | General support | $152 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Atlantic Shark Institute | Wakefield, RI | General support | $95 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | American Mathematical Society | Providence, RI | General support | $79 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | University of Rhode Island Research Foundation | Kingston, RI | General support | $25 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Rhode Island Marine Archaeology Project | Newport, RI | General support | $23 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Rhode Island Natural History Survey | Kingston, RI | General support | $23 | apps.irs.gov |
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Updated September 24, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.