Foundations that fund organizations in Barrington, Rhode Island

Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.

Funding landscape for Barrington nonprofits

85 private foundations gave $1.6M to Barrington organizations in their latest filings; 28 of the 84 that say either way accept applications.

103 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Barrington around $4,000. 25 of these funders are based in Rhode Island; the rest give here from elsewhere.

Foundations giving here
85
Accept applications
28
of 84 that state a policy
Dollars to Barrington
$1.6M
latest filings
Grants
103
Typical median grant
$4,000
Based in RI
29%
of funders listed

Funders, by dollars given to Barrington organizations

FoundationBased inGrants hereDollars hereMedianAccepts applicationsTypical purposes
The White Family FoundationCranston, RI1$275K$275KYesEducation
Robert D Wray Charitable TrustBarrington, RI6$180K$3,250Preselected onlyOperational support; Tuition assistance for needy childre; Improvements to land owned by trust
Sarah Scaife Foundation IncorporatedPittsburgh, PA1$150K$150KYesGeneral operating support
The Andrew W Mellon FoundationNew York, NY1$150K$150KYesTo support organizational capacity and planning for rhode i…
The Papitto FoundationHope, RI1$143K$143KPreselected onlyGeneral support
Ernest I Kilcup TuwDallas, TX1$114K$114KPreselected onlyUnrestricted general
McH FoundationGastonia, NC1$100K$100KPreselected onlyFurther educational purpose of the school
McAdams Charitable FoundationBarrington, RI1$45K$45KPreselected onlyGeneral support
Amica Companies FoundationLincoln, RI3$39K$8,350Preselected onlyGeneral purpose
The Collis FoundationProvidence, RI1$25K$25KYesGeneral support
Gray Foundation C/O Goldman Sachs Wealth Services LpAlbany, NY1$25K$25KPreselected onlyNyc programs
Brian & Joelle Kelly Family FoundationRed Bank, NJ1$25K$25KPreselected onlyLegal Insurrection Foundation supports free speech research…
Goldhill Family Foundation Inc C/O Jeffer Mangels Butler & MitchellllpLos Angeles, CA1$20K$20KPreselected onlySupport of athletic program
Better Natures FoundationOxford, MA1$20K$20KPreselected onlyGeneral purpose
Ida Ballou Littlefield Memorial TrustProvidence, RI1$15K$15KYesProgram support
Wollowick Family FoundationSunrise, FL1$15K$15KYesContribution
Boundless Futures Foundation C/O Jessica SullivanTraverse City, MI1$15K$15KYesExpenses related to stated anticipated 2024 business budget…
The Stairway FundChicago, IL1$13K$13KPreselected onlyGeneral operating support/annual gift
George F Baker UW Co Palen AndersonPalm Beach Gardens, FL1$13K$13KYesSupport of education
The Mahoney Family FoundationAlbany, NY2$13K$6,250Preselected onlyGeneral charitable purposes
Verrecchia Family Foundation IncNarragansett, RI1$13K$13KPreselected onlyGeneral purposes of the organization
Arthur H Boss Tr Fb St AndrewsDallas, TX1$11K$11KPreselected onlyUnrestricted general
Shell USA Company FoundationHouston, TX1$11K$11KPreselected only10642
Star Scholars Opportunity ProgramNewport, RI1$10K$10KNot statedScholarship
Rockwood Charitable FoundationBarrington, RI1$10K$10KPreselected onlyDfw memorial scholarship & general
Island Foundation IncMarion, MA1$10K$10KYesCreature conserve general operating support
American Academy of Arts and LettersNew York, NY1$10K$10KPreselected onlyTo honor mid-career composer of demonstrated artistic merit.
Van Allsburg Family Charitable FoundationPrides Crossing, MA1$10K$10KPreselected onlyGeneral support
Herma Moeller Procopiadi FoundationCranston, RI1$10K$10KPreselected onlyArts
Robert Gould Foundation IncMilford, OH1$10K$10KYesCharitable purpose
Frankel Family Charitable Trust C/O Steven FrankelBlue Ash, OH1$10K$10KPreselected onlyGeneral funding
Roy T Morgan Foundation Inc Co Gilstein Kinder & Levin LlpWarwick, RI1$10K$10KYesCamperships and programs for children with development disa…
Jennifer Howell Harding FoundationWashington, MI1$9,500$9,500Preselected onlySpread of the gospel
The Charlesmead FoundationProvidence, RI2$9,250$4,625Preselected onlyGeneral support
Tif Foundation FundDecatur, GA1$8,000$8,000Preselected onlyOperating funds
Fieldstone Foundation IncStow, MA1$6,000$6,000Preselected onlyCommunity Development, Education
Philip Snyder Foundation C/O Parsons Capital MgmtProvidence, RI1$6,000$6,000YesGeneraloperations
Thomas T and Bernice F Irvin Foundation IncToccoa, GA1$5,500$5,500Preselected onlyGeneral operations
Paul F and Joyce Kilmartin Beneficent FundBarrington, RI4$5,500$1,500Preselected onlyEducation; Literacy; Social services
Textron Charitable Trust Dtd 122353Providence, RI1$5,000$5,000YesMatching gift to education
Bailey Lamson Family FdtnCincinnati, OH1$5,000$5,000Preselected onlyGeneral operating support
Leiter Family FoundationBainbridge Island, WA1$5,000$5,000YesStudent stewardship team
Ralph R Papitto & Barbara a Papitto Private Family FoundationProvidence, RI1$5,000$5,000YesGrants
Charles F de Ganahl Family FoundationBoston, MA1$5,000$5,000Preselected onlyUnrestricted
The Beckerer Foundation IncBridgeport, CT1$4,000$4,000Preselected onlyPrograms
The Champlin FoundationPittsburgh, PA1$3,700$3,700YesRefrigeration/freezer
The Gilbane Family FoundationProvidence, RI4$3,050$400Preselected onlySocial support; Education support
Louise a and Walter H Sullivan FoundationFoster City, CA1$3,000$3,000YesGeneral support
Leader Family FoundationHershey, PA1$3,000$3,000Preselected onlyGeneral support of programs
Henry Hornblower Fund IncPlymouth, MA1$2,500$2,500YesGeneral support
Loescher Charitable TrustProvidence, RI1$2,500$2,500Preselected onlyUnrestricted
Thomas S Gunning ScholarshipBraintree, MA1$2,500$2,500YesEducation
Washington Trust Co Charitable FdnWesterly, RI1$2,000$2,000YesUnrestricted gift
Colegato Foundation C/O Patricia Mendoza (joanne Alperin)Chicago, IL1$2,000$2,000Preselected onlyCharitable
The William J J Gordon Family FoundationNew York, NY1$1,700$1,700Preselected onlyGeneral & Unrestricted
Harris Legacy FoundationNew Milford, CT1$1,559$1,559Preselected onlyCommunity service
Gillespie-Notley TrustGaithersburg, MD1$1,500$1,500Preselected onlyReligious education
Kpb CorporationCharlotte, NC1$1,500$1,500Preselected onlyFor Operating Funds
The Robertson Foundation C/O Jocelin G HamblettSouth Dartmouth, MA1$1,500$1,500Preselected onlyEducation programs
Isabella M Wardwell Char FdDallas, TX1$1,253$1,253Preselected onlyUnrestricted general
The Arrow Giving FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$1,200$1,200Preselected onlyTo help people in need.
The Salem FoundationBoston, MA1$1,000$1,000YesEducational to support student needs.
Wolf & Company Charitable Foundation IncBoston, MA1$1,000$1,000YesExempt purpose
The Old Stones Foundation IncStamford, CT1$1,000$1,000Preselected onlyDonation
Peckham Family FoundationKatonah, NY1$1,000$1,000Preselected onlyGeneral operating support
Bazarsky Family FoundationMiddletown, RI1$1,000$1,000Preselected onlySupport for operations and maintenance of temple property.
Paul & Cheryl Hamel Family Foundation C/O Paul J Hamel TrusteeTucson, AZ1$1,000$1,000Preselected onlyCharitable
Newman Family FoundationPhiladelphia, PA1$1,000$1,000Preselected onlyEducational support
Fidelity FoundationBoston, MA2$702$351YesFidelity matching gifts to education
The Pfizer Foundation IncNew York, NY1$600$600Preselected onlyMatching gifts
Ruth & Louis Baker Family FoundPeterborough, NH2$600$300YesUnrestricted use
Citizens Charitable FoundationJohnston, RI2$600$300Preselected onlyMatching gifts
Willow Creek Charitable Foundation U/A/D 01/11/2002Marion, MA1$500$500YesUnrestricted
Clark Associates Charitable Foundation C/O Fred ClarkLancaster, PA1$500$500YesProvide support for families receiving a cancer diagnosis
Senville FoundationProvidence, RI1$500$500Preselected onlyContribution
The Spivey Family Foundation IncWilmington, DE1$500$500Preselected onlyGeneral & Unrestricted
Banknewport Charitable Foundation IncNewport, RI1$500$500YesExempt purpose
The Bradd J Gold Family FoundationKamas, UT1$500$500Preselected onlyGeneral support
The Stanley and Susan Rosenblatt Family FoundationMiami Beach, FL1$440$440Preselected onlyTo respond to the most urgent needs of the autism community…
O'Maley Family FoundationCincinnati, OH1$427$427Preselected onlyUnrestricted
Joann Denapoli Charitable Foundation IncWaltham, MA1$400$400Preselected onlyCharitable & educational
Eastern Bank FoundationWakefield, MA1$350$350YesExempt purpose
The Lorber FoundationAmherst, MA1$300$300Preselected onlyAnnual fund
Gilbane Family Foundation IncProvidence, RI1$250$250Preselected onlyGeneral support
Mathis Pfohl FoundationLong Island City, NY1$200$200Preselected onlyCharitable purposes

Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.

Common questions

Which foundations give to nonprofits in Barrington, Rhode Island?

The White Family Foundation, Robert D Wray Charitable Trust, Sarah Scaife Foundation Incorporated, The Andrew W Mellon Foundation, The Papitto Foundation and 80 others reported grants to Barrington organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.

How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?

A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.

Is this list complete?

No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Barrington. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.

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