The Rhode Island Foundation



The Rhode Island Foundation works to build a better Rhode Island as a philanthropic resource. . .for people, communities, organizations, and programs.

Web Address

www.rifoundation.org/

Social Media Links

Twitter - @RIFoundation


Assets and Giving for Rhode Island Foundation

Assets

2019 - 1,011,786,707
2018 - 863,141,316
Domestic Grants

2019 - 53,541,613


    

Recent News from Rhode Island Foundation


Rhode Island Foundation Awards Record $93M in Grants in 2025
Foundation: Rhode Island Foundation

Rhode Island Foundation awarded record-breaking $93 million in grants in 2025.Foundation made grants in every city and town, including $1.1 million in Bristol and $2.9 million in Cranston.The...more

Lgbtq+ Organizations to Receive $87K in Grants From Rhode Island Foundation
Foundation: Rhode Island Foundation

Nonprofit organizations serving LGBTQ+ residents across Rhode Island will receive a combined $87,000 in grants.Additional recipients include the East Providence Public Library, which plans to offer...more

People
Foundation: Rhode Island Foundation

Westerly residents Jasper Gitzendanner, Nia Alves, and Jes Smith were named to the deana€™s list at Emerson College for the fall 2024 semester.EunYoung Lee has joined the faculty at the...more

Mark Allan Appointed Interim Executive Director of Waterfire Providence
Foundation: Rhode Island Foundation

Mark Allan will focus on strategic planning, enhancing organizational efficiency, strengthening external relations, and improving financial management.The move comes as WaterFire prepares for its...more

Rhode Island Foundation Giving $3 Million to Local Non-Profits Affected by Trump Cuts
Foundation: Rhode Island Foundation

The money will go towards organizations affected by the loss of federal funding by the Trump administration.$1 million in grants will be awarded through the RI Foundation's Community Partner...more

Portsmouth Groups Can Apply For $220000 in Grants
Foundation: Rhode Island Foundation

Portsmouth groups can apply for $220,000 in grants.The Rhode Island Foundation is offering grants of up to $10,000.John's Lodge Food Bank received $7,500 to stock its food pantry.The Eastern Rhode...more

Grant Aims to Keep Newport Food Pantries, Meal Sites Stocked. How You Can Help
Foundation: Rhode Island Foundation

RI Foundation grants aid Newport food banks, meal sites.Grant aims to keep Newport food pantries and meal sites stocked.RI Foundation matching every donation the public makes to Trinity Rep during...more

Sixth Annual Stormwater Innovation Expo to Explore Partnerships for Statewide Climate Resilience
Foundation: Rhode Island Foundation

When it comes to dealing with the effects of climate change, Rhode Island is no stranger to extreme weatherbut the state is now trying to do something about it, the Providence Journal...more

Rhode Island's Green Infrastructure Coalition to Host Stormwater Innovation Expo
Foundation: Rhode Island Foundation

Experts to discuss partnerships for managing stormwater in Rhode Island.Summit's theme highlights the importance of partnerships between a wide range of organizations.Stormwater Innovation Expo 2024...more

More Than A Dozen Newport County Nonprofits Receive $400000 in Grants From Rhode ...
Foundation: Rhode Island Foundation

More Than a Dozen Newport County Nonprofits Receive $400,000 in Grants from the Rhode Island Foundation.The funds will support family-friendly events and educational programs focused on bicycle...more



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