Updated Nov 1, 2026
Private foundations based in Rhode Island
178 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Rhode Island, holding $2.8B in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 17 on this page say they accept applications. For foundations ranked by where their grants went, see local funders.
| Foundation | Based in | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luigi Damiano Foundationsince 2010 | Warwick, RI | $481K1 grants · 2025 | $481K | Preselected only | $3.7M |
| The Koffler Bornstein Family Foundationsince 1978 | Providence, RI | $474K28 grants · 2024 | $1,842 | Preselected only | $4.1M |
| Thelma S Rodbell Charitable Foundationsince 1999 | Cranston, RI | $434K32 grants · 2025 | $1,064 | Preselected only | $3.0M |
| Ida B Littlefield Memorial Trustsince 1990 | Providence, RI | $423K57 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Yes | $5.2M |
| Charitable Tr Under Article Vii of the Vivian J Palmieri Trsince 2017 | Jamestown, RI | $415K19 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $5.8M |
| John & Sanne Duffy Foundation Incsince 1985 | Westerly, RI | $403K1 grants · 2024 | $403K | Preselected only | $5.1M |
| Pisa Foundationsince 1997 | N Kingstown, RI | $343K2 grants · 2024 | $171K | Preselected only | $5.9M |
| Russell & Carey Jeffrey Fam Foundationsince 2015 | Providence, RI | $328K5 grants · 2024 | $25K | Preselected only | $2.8M |
| Mary Dana Wells Charitable Trustsince 1993 | Johnston, RI | $318K5 grants · 2025 | $64K | Preselected only | $4.8M |
| Ohanian-Sozstak Family Foundationsince 2005 | Providence, RI | $301K28 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $3.8M |
| Rockwood Charitable Foundationsince 2017 | Barrington, RI | $300K28 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $4.1M |
| Lucy E Holcombe Charitable Foundationsince 2016 | Warren, RI | $291K4 grants · 2025 | $49K | Preselected only | $3.8M |
| Hope Foundationsince 1962 | Riverside, RI | $285K66 grants · 2025 | $2,100 | Yes | $3.5M |
| Collette Foundationsince 2007 | Pawtucket, RI | $285K107 grants · 2025 | $100 | Preselected only | $3.1M |
| John and Gracilda Murphy Family Foundationsince 2007 | E Greenwich, RI | $282K14 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $3.0M |
| Robert D Wray Charitable Trsince 2014 | Barrington, RI | $269K25 grants · 2025 | $2,500 | Preselected only | $5.7M |
| Oscar J George Trust 3020001629since 1975 | Johnston, RI | $267K1 grants · 2025 | $267K | Preselected only | $5.2M |
| Herma Moeller Procopiadi Foundationsince 2004 | Cranston, RI | $251K24 grants · 2025 | $7,500 | Preselected only | $4.6M |
| Sterling and Pamela Viets Charitable Foundationsince 2022 | Warwick, RI | $250K12 grants · 2025 | $20K | Preselected only | $4.3M |
| Edwin S Soforenko Foundationsince 1967 | Johnston, RI | $245K1 grants · 2025 | $245K | Yes | $2.6M |
| Luke Charitable Foundationsince 2005 | Pawtucket, RI | $243K24 grants · 2024 | $4,000 | Preselected only | $4.6M |
| Roy T Morgan Foundationsince 1977 | Warwick, RI | $242K12 grants · 2025 | $15K | Yes | $3.1M |
| Robert T Galkin Foundationsince 2017 | Providence, RI | $240K8 grants · 2025 | $25K | Preselected only | $5.2M |
| Carl and Carol Acebes Family Foundationsince 2022 | Providence, RI | $240K1 grants · 2025 | $240K | Preselected only | $4.3M |
| Delprete Family Foundationsince 2000 | Providence, RI | $238K9 grants · 2025 | $15K | Preselected only | $5.4M |
| St Paul Housing Corpsince 2005 | Warwick, RI | $222K9 grants · 2024 | $30K | Yes | $3.2M |
| Beacon Foundationsince 2022 | Warwick, RI | $205K151 grants · 2025 | $1,000 | Yes | $4.5M |
| O Halloran Family Foundationsince 2001 | N Kingstown, RI | $205K35 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $3.6M |
| Agreement Establishing Lee Family Foundation Trsince 2022 | Jamestown, RI | $200K1 grants · 2025 | $200K | Preselected only | $4.7M |
| Newportfed Charitable Foundationsince 2008 | Newport, RI | $198K44 grants · 2025 | $2,750 | Yes | $3.3M |
| Bancroft Family Foundationsince 2000 | Middletown, RI | $190K20 grants · 2025 | $6,000 | Preselected only | $3.8M |
| Borders Farm Preservation Incsince 2003 | Foster, RI | $186K1 grants · 2025 | $186K | Preselected only | $3.8M |
| Getz Charitable Trust Dtd 050782since 1996 | Johnston, RI | $180K1 grants · 2025 | $180K | Yes | $3.2M |
| Dixie Wonders Irrv Trsince 1995 | Johnston, RI | $170K9 grants · 2025 | $17K | Preselected only | $3.0M |
| Sachem Foundationsince 1997 | Providence, RI | $165K3 grants · 2025 | $50K | Yes | $2.7M |
| Mary Dexter Chafee Fundsince 1940 | L Compton, RI | $163K33 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Yes | $2.8M |
| Leon M & Hazel E Fitch Trust Fbo Cheshire Health Foundationsince 1988 | Johnston, RI | $161K1 grants · 2024 | $161K | Preselected only | $2.4M |
| Tilley Charitable Foundationsince 2006 | Jamestown, RI | $150K10 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $3.8M |
| Aronow Foundationsince 2014 | S Kingstown, RI | $149K28 grants · 2025 | $3,000 | Preselected only | $2.4M |
| Gertrude N Goldowsky and Seebert J Goldowsky Foundationsince 2006 | Providence, RI | $144K38 grants · 2024 | $1,000 | Preselected only | $2.3M |
| Abbie F Mosley Tr Uwsince 1992 | Johnston, RI | $138K15 grants · 2024 | $7,500 | Preselected only | $2.6M |
| Raymond L Jenkins Charitable Trustsince 1990 | Johnston, RI | $135K2 grants · 2025 | $67K | Preselected only | $2.3M |
| Helen Blake Gile Trustsince 1963 | Johnston, RI | $134K1 grants · 2025 | $134K | Preselected only | $2.5M |
| Feinstein Family Fundsince 1999 | Cranston, RI | $125K1 grants · 2025 | $125K | Preselected only | $3.2M |
| George and Mary Agostini Family Foundation Incsince 2011 | Rumford, RI | $122K47 grants · 2024 | $1,000 | Preselected only | $4.8M |
| Vantzelfde Family Foundationsince 2022 | Providence, RI | $120K5 grants · 2025 | $25K | Preselected only | $3.4M |
| Trustees of Bell Street Chapelsince 2018 | Providence, RI | $120K1 grants · 2025 | $120K | Preselected only | $3.5M |
| Philip Snyder Foundationsince 2008 | Providence, RI | $114K60 grants · 2025 | $1,000 | Yes | $2.5M |
| Ress Family Foundationsince 1960 | Providence, RI | $114K17 grants · 2025 | $1,000 | Preselected only | $2.4M |
| Heritage Harbor Foundationsince 1981 | Riverside, RI | $112K8 grants · 2024 | $3,450 | Preselected only | $4.1M |
| Frederick C Tanner Memorial Fund Incsince 1954 | Rumford, RI | $106K23 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Yes | $2.5M |
| Samuel Rapaporte Jr Foundationsince 1948 | Providence, RI | $105K8 grants · 2023 | $10K | Preselected only | $2.8M |
| Scots Charitable Societysince 1942 | Glendale, RI | $99K7 grants · 2025 | $2,000 | Yes | $2.3M |
| Rhode Island Interscholastic Injury Fundsince 1977 | Cumberland, RI | $98K7 grants · 2025 | $1,000 | Yes | $3.0M |
| Joseph W Martin Trustsince 1941 | Warren, RI | $70K5 grants · 2025 | $15K | Yes | $2.4M |
| Elva S Smith Trust Uwsince 1971 | Johnston, RI | $68K2 grants · 2025 | $34K | Yes | $2.3M |
| Susan L Lloyd Charitable Trustsince 1992 | E Greenwich, RI | $5,0002 grants · 2025 | $2,500 | Preselected only | $3.6M |
| Cesario Family Charitable Foundationsince 2026 | West Warwick, RI | — | — | Preselected only | $6.0M |
| Elinor M Tourville Bennettcharitable Remainder Trust Dtd 7-27since 2009 | East Greenwich, RI | — | — | Not stated | $5.0M |
| Friends of Rogers Free Librarysince 1976 | Bristol, RI | — | — | Preselected only | $2.4M |
Sources: IRS Business Master File (assets), ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer and IRS 990-PF e-file (grants paid, application policy). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own Part XV checkbox.
Open grant programs in Rhode Island
All 2| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollingno deadline | Rhode Island State Council on the Arts — Organizational GrantsStateRhode Island State Council on the Arts | Rhode Island State Council on the Arts | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Rhode Island Council for the Humanities — Humanities GrantsStateRhode Island Council for the Humanities | Rhode Island Council for the Humanities | Not listed |
Common questions
How many private foundations are based in Rhode Island?
Our directory lists 178 private grantmaking foundations in Rhode Island with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $2.8B. The data comes from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File and Form 990-PF.
How do I get a grant from a private foundation?
Start with foundations that already fund organizations like yours nearby. Read the grantee list on each profile, check whether the foundation accepts applications (it says so on its 990-PF), and lead with a short letter of inquiry. Many family foundations fund only organizations they already know; an introduction through a shared grantee or board member works better than a cold proposal.
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