Foundations that fund organizations in Burrillville, Rhode Island
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Burrillville nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $27K to Burrillville organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Burrillville around $5,000. 4 of these funders are based in Rhode Island; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Burrillville
- $27K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in RI
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Burrillville organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph R Papitto & Barbara a Papitto Private Family Foundation | Providence, RI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Grants |
| A Chance for Progress Inc | Stoneham, MA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General support |
| The Act Foundation | Warwick, RI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Rp4 Foundation | Mapleville, RI | 1 | $869 | $869 | Yes | Paid Verizon for cancer patients bill |
| The John and Gertrude Donovan Foundation | Westwood, MA | 1 | $600 | $600 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Amica Companies Foundation | Lincoln, RI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General purpose |
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 Burrillville, Rhode Island?
Ralph R Papitto & Barbara a Papitto Private Family Foundation, A Chance for Progress Inc, The Act Foundation, Rp4 Foundation, The John and Gertrude Donovan Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Burrillville 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 Burrillville. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.