Community foundation · EIN 22-2604963
The Rhode Island Community Foundation
Providence, RI
The Rhode Island Community Foundation is a community foundation based in Providence, RI. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $76.1M in grants paid across 1,662 grants, with $1.35B in total assets. Its largest grants went to United Way of Rhode Island, Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School and Women & Infants Development Foundation.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check The Rhode Island Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
1. the organization reviews the non-profit status through guidestar before making annual designated fund grants for general support. the organization adds the requirement that the grantee complete a detailed report on the use of the grant funds before a subsequent grant is made for designated fund grants that are for the purposes other than general support. 2. donor-advised fund grants are made in accordance with recommendations from donor-advisors. each recommendation is reviewed before the grant is processed and the non-profit status of the grantee is verified through guidestar. 3. discretionary fund grants are made in response to proposals. proposals are reviewed by the organization and pre-application meetings are conducted prior to a grant decision being made. grant reports are required before a subsequent discretionary grant is made and the majority of discretionary grant recipients receive one or more site visits to monitor the implementation of grant funded projects.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
The rhode island foundation mobilizes generosity and motivates change that makes a difference.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Rhode Island | Providence, RI | Other (primary) | $5,005,549 |
| Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School | East Providence, RI | Art - Arts and Culture (primary) | $3,146,865 |
| Women & Infants Development Foundation | Providence, RI | Hl - Healthy Lives (primary) | $2,014,274 |
| Trinity Repertory Company | Providence, RI | Art - Arts and Culture (primary) | $1,525,724 |
| Crossroads Rhode Island | Providence, RI | Housing (primary) | $1,313,225 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | Providence, RI | Housing (primary) | $1,278,675 |
| Amos House | Providence, RI | Housing (primary) | $1,038,471 |
| Rhode Island Community Food Bank | Providence, RI | Bhn - Basic Human Needs (primary) | $1,028,026 |
| Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation Inc | Boca Grande, FL | Hl - Healthy Lives (primary) | $1,013,500 |
| Friends of Boca Grande Community Center Inc | Boca Grande, FL | Bhn - Basic Human Needs (primary) | $807,500 |
| Lincoln School | Providence, RI | Edu - Educational Success (primary) | $728,539 |
| New England Academy of Torah Inc | Providence, RI | Faith-Based (primary) | $681,086 |
| University of Rhode Island Foundation & Alumni Engagement | Kingston, RI | Edu - Educational Success (primary) | $578,349 |
| Rhode Island Historical Society | Providence, RI | Art - Arts and Culture (primary) | $521,426 |
| The Solar Initiative of Block Island Inc | Block Island, RI | Env - Environment (primary) | $518,000 |
| Berkeley Divinity School at Yale | New Haven, CT | Edu - Educational Success (primary) | $500,000 |
| Rhode Island Hospital Foundation | Providence, RI | Hl - Healthy Lives (primary) | $485,010 |
| Thundermist Health Center | Warwick, RI | Hl - Healthy Lives (primary) | $456,675 |
| Rhode Island Kids Count Inc | Providence, RI | Eq - Equity (primary) | $380,500 |
| The Public's Radio | Providence, RI | Civ - Civic Life (primary) | $376,512 |
| Audubon Society of Rhode Island | Smithfield, RI | Env - Environment (primary) | $376,404 |
| Providence College Alumni Association | Providence, RI | Edu - Educational Success (primary) | $368,919 |
| Aldersbridge Communities | East Providence, RI | Hl - Healthy Lives (primary) | $363,560 |
| Coastline Eap | Warwick, RI | Hl - Healthy Lives (primary) | $356,666 |
| College Visions | Providence, RI | Edu - Educational Success (primary) | $328,250 |
The 25 largest of 1,662 grants listed on the return. 685 grants to individuals ($2.41M) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- Rhode Island$61.9M · 709 grants
- Massachusetts$2.6M · 83 grants
- Florida$2.41M · 29 grants
- Connecticut$978K · 21 grants
- New York$904K · 26 grants
- District of Columbia$387K · 11 grants
- Maine$370K · 8 grants
- Georgia$318K · 6 grants
- Pennsylvania$295K · 11 grants
- California$283K · 12 grants
- New Hampshire$240K · 5 grants
- Oklahoma$170K · 2 grants
Quick answers
Does The Rhode Island Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check The Rhode Island Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does The Rhode Island Community Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $76,135,619 in grants paid (1,662 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has The Rhode Island Community Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to United Way of Rhode Island (RI), $5.01M, Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School (RI), $3.15M, Women & Infants Development Foundation (RI), $2.01M, Trinity Repertory Company (RI), $1.53M and Crossroads Rhode Island (RI), $1.31M.