Foundations that fund organizations in Cumberland, Rhode Island
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Cumberland nonprofits
39 private foundations gave $921K to Cumberland organizations in their latest filings; 19 of the 39 that say either way accept applications.
69 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Cumberland around $3,650. 17 of these funders are based in Rhode Island; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 39
- Accept applications
- 19
- of 39 that state a policy
- Dollars to Cumberland
- $921K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 69
- Typical median grant
- $3,650
- Based in RI
- 44%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Cumberland organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Champlin Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 3 | $276K | $21K | Yes | Transitional learning center technology; 2024 camperships; Renovations of the new woonsocket clubhouse |
| Simon W Wardwell Foundation | Cranston, RI | 1 | $160K | $160K | Preselected only | General support |
| Ri Interscholastic Injury Fund % Kathleen Kelley | Cumberland, RI | 2 | $92K | $46K | Yes | Injury treatment |
| Margaret Stearns Tuw Fbo a Mills | Dallas, TX | 1 | $76K | $76K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Cvs Foundation | Woonsocket, RI | 5 | $56K | $1,000 | Yes | Volunteer challenge grants; Small grant |
| St Paul Housing Corp | Warwick, RI | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | Charitable |
| Ppl Foundation | Allentown, PA | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | Program support |
| Navigant Credit Union Charitable Foundation Inc | Smithfield, RI | 2 | $30K | $15K | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation Inc | Taunton, MA | 4 | $28K | $5,870 | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| Amica Companies Foundation | Lincoln, RI | 11 | $22K | $500 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Americo D Lapati Charitable Trust | Dallas, TX | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Everhope Foundation | Providence, RI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | For program expenses |
| The Papitto Foundation | Hope, RI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General support |
| David and Terri Kester Foundation Inc | Asheville, NC | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General charitable |
| Banknewport Charitable Foundation Inc | Newport, RI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| Ralph R Papitto & Barbara a Papitto Private Family Foundation | Providence, RI | 3 | $9,905 | $3,905 | Yes | Grants |
| Luke Charitable Foundation | Pawtucket, RI | 2 | $8,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | Operating |
| French Fdn Tr Udecl | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Harry M Miriam C Will C Horton F | Dallas, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Unrestricted general |
| Camara-Press Foundation | Minnetonka, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Jae S Lim Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | 2024-25 Cumberland Math & Science Prizes PROGRAM |
| Fidelity Foundation | Boston, MA | 5 | $3,933 | $700 | Yes | Fidelity matching gifts to education |
| The Right Track Foundation Inc | Manchester Center, VT | 1 | $3,650 | $3,650 | Preselected only | To provide charitable support |
| Yale Charitable Foundation | Norton, MA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Charitable |
| The Beacon Foundation | Warwick, RI | 3 | $2,750 | $1,000 | Yes | General support |
| Zaring Family Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Social justice support |
| Alice I Sullivan Charitablefoundation | Pawtucket, RI | 1 | $2,300 | $2,300 | Preselected only | sponsorship |
| Centreville Savings Bank Charitable Foundation | West Warwick, RI | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| Eastern Bank Foundation | Wakefield, MA | 1 | $1,900 | $1,900 | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| Marasco & Nesselbush Charitable Foundation | Providence, RI | 1 | $1,850 | $1,850 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Robitaille Henry J - Trust | St Louis, MO | 1 | $1,526 | $1,526 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Hazard Family Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Washington Trust Co Charitable Fdn | Westerly, RI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Unrestricted gift |
| The Morris & Bessie Altman Foundation C/O Peter Stern | Shelburne, VT | 1 | $750 | $750 | Yes | General support |
| Barr Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $600 | $600 | Preselected only | For general operating support and to help with recent flood… |
| Reardon Family Charitable Fdn Inc | Attleboro, MA | 1 | $300 | $300 | Yes | General Grant |
| Analog Devices Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $288 | $288 | Yes | General support |
| Collette Foundation | Pawtucket, RI | 1 | $150 | $150 | Preselected only | general support |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $30 | $30 | Preselected only | Volunteer program |
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 Cumberland, Rhode Island?
The Champlin Foundation, Simon W Wardwell Foundation, Ri Interscholastic Injury Fund % Kathleen Kelley, Margaret Stearns Tuw Fbo a Mills, Cvs Foundation and 34 others reported grants to Cumberland 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 Cumberland. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.