Foundations that fund organizations in Charlestown, Rhode Island
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Charlestown nonprofits
40 private foundations gave $1.3M to Charlestown organizations in their latest filings; 16 of the 40 that say either way accept applications.
56 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Charlestown around $2,500. 14 of these funders are based in Rhode Island; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 40
- Accept applications
- 16
- of 40 that state a policy
- Dollars to Charlestown
- $1.3M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 56
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in RI
- 35%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Charlestown organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | Chicago, IL | 2 | $900K | $450K | Preselected only | In support of the indigenous power and light fund; In support of general operations |
| Barr Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $125K | $125K | Preselected only | To support the alliance for tribal energy's work with triba… |
| The Bailey Wildlife Foundation | Roanoke, VA | 1 | $56K | $56K | Preselected only | To cure mental or physical illness in humans |
| St Paul Housing Corp | Warwick, RI | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | Charitable |
| Horace a & S Ella Kimball Foundation | Westerly, RI | 2 | $27K | $13K | Preselected only | Unrestricted gift |
| The Champlin Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $26K | $26K | Yes | Stairwell restoration and drainage repairs |
| Leon W Clarke Trust UW 1035101227 | Shannock, RI | 1 | $23K | $23K | Preselected only | To support the organization's exempt purpose. |
| The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation | Palm Beach, FL | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | General support for programs |
| Leaves of Grass Fund | Lincoln, MA | 3 | $12K | $4,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The Wimpfheimer Foundation Inc | Stonington, CT | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General expenses of the organization |
| The Grove Creek Fund C/O Coopersmith Simon & Vogel Pc | Uniondale, NY | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General |
| Ida Ballou Littlefield Memorial Trust | Providence, RI | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | Program support |
| Roger B Smith Family Charitable Trust | Wellington, FL | 2 | $7,500 | $3,750 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| The Werth Family Foundation Inc | Woodbridge, CT | 4 | $6,000 | $1,200 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Dime Bank Foundation Inc | Norwich, CT | 2 | $6,000 | $3,000 | Yes | General operating support.; Independent aging services program. |
| Washington Trust Co Charitable Fdn | Westerly, RI | 2 | $6,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Unrestricted gift |
| The Jkv Family Foundation Inc | Boca Raton, FL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Dance therapy for children with cancer |
| Janci Foundation | Providence, RI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General assistance |
| Herma Moeller Procopiadi Foundation | Cranston, RI | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Shelter |
| Frederick C Tanner Memorial Fund | Rumford, RI | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | General purposes |
| Apple Pickers Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Vigneron Memorial Fund | Dallas, TX | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| The James and Robin Coogan Foundation C/O William Sulzer | Bronxville, NY | 2 | $2,250 | $1,125 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Chelsea Groton Foundation | Groton, CT | 2 | $2,100 | $1,050 | Yes | Acts of kindness; Independent aging support services for westerly rhode islan… |
| The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation | Wantagh, NY | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | General charity |
| Cannata Family Foundation | Foxboro, MA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | For assistance to protect animals |
| Ira S& Anna Galkin Charitable Tr C/O Rosensteinhalper & Maselli Llp | Providence, RI | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | General |
| Ashaway Charitable Trust | Westerly, RI | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Unrestricted gift |
| Naktenis Km & Pe Fam Fdn | Dallas, TX | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 2 | $1,920 | $960 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
| Newportfed Charitable Foundation | Newport, RI | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Program support |
| Friendship Fund Inc C/O Gma Foundations | Boston, MA | 1 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Yes | Program support |
| Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation | Richmond, VA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Independent aging support services-food security services |
| Arpin Charitable Fund Inc (dba Arpin Strong) | Essex, CT | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Program support |
| Amica Companies Foundation | Lincoln, RI | 1 | $488 | $488 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| The Richard & Rebecca Evans Family Foundation Inc | Johnstown, NY | 3 | $450 | $100 | Preselected only | Charitable; Grant |
| Citizens Charitable Foundation | Johnston, RI | 2 | $350 | $175 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
| Texas Instruments Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations… |
| The Beacon Foundation | Warwick, RI | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | General support |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $80 | $80 | Preselected only | Environment |
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 Charlestown, Rhode Island?
John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation, Barr Foundation, The Bailey Wildlife Foundation, St Paul Housing Corp, Horace a & S Ella Kimball Foundation and 35 others reported grants to Charlestown 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 Charlestown. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.