Foundations that fund organizations in Johnston, Rhode Island
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Johnston nonprofits
36 private foundations gave $377K to Johnston organizations in their latest filings; 18 of the 36 that say either way accept applications.
52 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Johnston around $2,500. 24 of these funders are based in Rhode Island; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 36
- Accept applications
- 18
- of 36 that state a policy
- Dollars to Johnston
- $377K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 52
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in RI
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Johnston organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Champlin Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 2 | $144K | $72K | Yes | Renovations at 7 waveland street; Vehicle purchase and laptop |
| St Paul Housing Corp | Warwick, RI | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | Charitable |
| Ralph R Papitto & Barbara a Papitto Private Family Foundation | Providence, RI | 3 | $25K | $5,000 | Yes | Grants |
| Donald P and Elaine M Hayden Foundation | Lincoln, RI | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Support animal care initiatives |
| Navigant Credit Union Charitable Foundation Inc | Smithfield, RI | 1 | $18K | $18K | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| Ralph S Mohr Trust | Dallas, TX | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Centreville Savings Bank Charitable Foundation | West Warwick, RI | 1 | $13K | $13K | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| The Bancroft Family Foundation | Middletown, RI | 1 | $13K | $13K | Preselected only | Charitable Donation |
| The Tilley Charitable Foundation | Jamestown, RI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Textron Charitable Trust Dtd 122353 | Providence, RI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General support to civic agency |
| Hasbro Foundation Inc | Pawtucket, RI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Program support |
| Lawson Charitable Foundation | East Providence, RI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General support |
| Unfi Foundation | Providence, RI | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Preselected only | Q1 Community Grant |
| Stephen W & Merle Dresner Charitable Foundation C/O John Marginson | Providence, RI | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Amica Companies Foundation | Lincoln, RI | 7 | $6,260 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| The Beacon Foundation | Warwick, RI | 3 | $4,025 | $1,000 | Yes | General support |
| Ida Ballou Littlefield Memorial Trust | Providence, RI | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | Program support |
| The Chase Family Foundation | East Providence, RI | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Yes | Charitable |
| Fm Foundation | Johnston, RI | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Contribution provided |
| Washington Trust Co Charitable Fdn | Westerly, RI | 2 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Yes | Unrestricted gift |
| Marasco & Nesselbush Charitable Foundation | Providence, RI | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| David R Picerne Charitable Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Mission |
| Front Line Ministry for Freedom Inc | Bristol, RI | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Gift certificates |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Other civic / community |
| Citizens Charitable Foundation | Johnston, RI | 5 | $1,330 | $175 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
| The Toner Memorial Foundation | Narragansett, RI | 1 | $1,287 | $1,287 | Preselected only | Support forVeterans |
| Texas Instruments Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations… |
| Steven Aresty Foundation C/O Alfred Dunner | New York, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | For the use of the donee organization |
| Sensata Technologies Foundation Inc | Attleboro, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Homeless veterans |
| Peckham Family Foundation | Katonah, NY | 1 | $750 | $750 | Preselected only | The providence clemente veterans initiative (pcvi) |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Collette Foundation | Pawtucket, RI | 1 | $150 | $150 | Preselected only | general support |
| The Gap Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | For civic & community engagement |
| Philip & Bette Ayoub Foundation | Seekonk, MA | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | General fund |
| Columbus Door Company Private Foundation | Warwick, RI | 1 | $50 | $50 | Preselected only | Support mission and day to day op |
| Staley Charitable Foundation | Plainfield, IN | 1 | $30 | $30 | Yes | Animal Rescue |
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 Johnston, Rhode Island?
The Champlin Foundation, St Paul Housing Corp, Ralph R Papitto & Barbara a Papitto Private Family Foundation, Donald P and Elaine M Hayden Foundation, Navigant Credit Union Charitable Foundation Inc and 31 others reported grants to Johnston 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 Johnston. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.