Foundations that fund organizations in Carolina, Rhode Island
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Carolina nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $39K to Carolina organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Carolina around $4,999. 2 of these funders are based in Rhode Island; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Carolina
- $39K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $4,999
- Based in RI
- 40%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Carolina organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vera J Clark Irrevocable Trust | Dallas, TX | 1 | $26K | $26K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| The James and Robin Coogan Foundation C/O William Sulzer | Bronxville, NY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| The Champlin Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $4,999 | $4,999 | Yes | Copy machine |
| John N & Lou C Conyngham Family Charitable | Hope Valley, RI | 1 | $2,750 | $2,750 | Yes | Unrestricted gift |
| Aronow Foundation C/O Steven Aronow | South Kingstown, RI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General operating support |
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 Carolina, Rhode Island?
Vera J Clark Irrevocable Trust, The James and Robin Coogan Foundation C/O William Sulzer, The Champlin Foundation, John N & Lou C Conyngham Family Charitable, Aronow Foundation C/O Steven Aronow reported grants to Carolina 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 Carolina. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.