Foundations that fund organizations in Exeter, Rhode Island
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Exeter nonprofits
16 private foundations gave $90K to Exeter organizations in their latest filings; 10 of the 16 that say either way accept applications.
18 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Exeter around $2,500. 8 of these funders are based in Rhode Island; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 16
- Accept applications
- 10
- of 16 that state a policy
- Dollars to Exeter
- $90K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 18
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in RI
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Exeter organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felicia Fund Inc | Providence, RI | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | General support |
| UW Maude R Roberts | Dallas, TX | 1 | $13K | $13K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Island Foundation Inc | Marion, MA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Empowering tomaquag museum |
| H T Ewald Foundation | West Bloomfield, MI | 1 | $9,000 | $9,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Horace a & S Ella Kimball Foundation | Westerly, RI | 1 | $7,675 | $7,675 | Preselected only | Unrestricted gift |
| Ralph R Papitto & Barbara a Papitto Private Family Foundation | Providence, RI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Grants |
| Amica Companies Foundation | Lincoln, RI | 3 | $4,260 | $500 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| The Crane Charitable Trust | Stonington, CT | 1 | $2,782 | $2,782 | Preselected only | Capital building campaign |
| Newportfed Charitable Foundation | Newport, RI | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Program support |
| The David Butler and Ruby Smale Charitable Foundation Inc | Cromwell, CT | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Support for indigenous cultural preservation and educationa… |
| Marasco & Nesselbush Charitable Foundation | Providence, RI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Sustainable Arts Foundation C/O Tony Grant | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General budget |
| The Beacon Foundation | Warwick, RI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General support |
| Ppl Foundation | Allentown, PA | 1 | $750 | $750 | Yes | Program support |
| Hope Foundation | Riverside, RI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Operating expenses |
| Chelsea Groton Foundation | Groton, CT | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | Acts of kindness |
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 Exeter, Rhode Island?
Felicia Fund Inc, UW Maude R Roberts, Island Foundation Inc, H T Ewald Foundation, Horace a & S Ella Kimball Foundation and 11 others reported grants to Exeter 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 Exeter. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.