Foundations that fund organizations in Kingston, Rhode Island
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Kingston nonprofits
131 private foundations gave $3.7M to Kingston organizations in their latest filings; 39 of the 100 that say either way accept applications.
154 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Kingston around $10K. 26 of these funders are based in Rhode Island; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 131
- Accept applications
- 39
- of 100 that state a policy
- Dollars to Kingston
- $3.7M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 154
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in RI
- 26%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Kingston organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Champlin Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 5 | $681K | $48K | Yes | Church and steeple painting; Equipment and technology for oceanography, molecular biolog…; Hvac improvements and window repairs at the old washington… |
| The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Fund for Strategic Innovation | Palo Alto, CA | 1 | $598K | $598K | Preselected only | Support for ocean margins initiative |
| The Ryan Family Foundation | North Palm Beach, FL | 1 | $315K | $315K | Preselected only | Anne & george ryan neuroscience institute |
| Donald P and Elaine M Hayden Foundation | Lincoln, RI | 1 | $250K | $250K | Yes | Student Success Scholarship Program |
| Ralph R Papitto & Barbara a Papitto Private Family Foundation | Providence, RI | 2 | $120K | $60K | Yes | Grants |
| The Teagle Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $108K | $108K | Preselected only | Knowledge for Freedom initiative |
| Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts | New York, NY | 1 | $103K | $103K | Preselected only | Pharmacy-based buprenorphine induction and maintenance: ove… |
| Charles Pagella Charitable Trust | Brooklyn, OH | 1 | $101K | $101K | Preselected only | General support |
| The Mario Family Foundation | Chatham, NJ | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | Annual fund |
| Horace a & S Ella Kimball Foundation | Westerly, RI | 3 | $85K | $30K | Preselected only | Unrestricted gift |
| Peter and Mildred Galanti Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $84K | $84K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Devereux Ocean Foundation Inc | Jamestown, RI | 1 | $60K | $60K | Preselected only | Funding to provide stipends for teachers to develop Ocean c… |
| Retirement Research Foundation Dba Rrf Foundation for Aging | Chicago, IL | 1 | $57K | $57K | Yes | A two-year grant to gain a greater understanding of impleme… |
| Simon W Wardwell Foundation | Cranston, RI | 1 | $56K | $56K | Preselected only | General support |
| One Hive Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $51K | $51K | Preselected only | Gathering together a rhode island plant-insect community ce… |
| Henry P Kendall Foundation | Marion, MA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Building capacity in the local food system for healthy lives |
| Frederick Henry Prince Testamentary Trust | Chicago, IL | 1 | $40K | $40K | Yes | support for "For Shore: What's Out My Window?"- A Podcast P… |
| The Picerne Family Charitable Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | 2 | $40K | $20K | Yes | Pharmacy scholarship; General support |
| Donald R Wilson Jr Family Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $40K | $40K | Preselected only | General Support |
| Leducq Foundation for Cardiovascular Research | Houston, TX | 1 | $32K | $32K | Preselected only | General support |
| Vera J Clark Irrevocable Trust | Dallas, TX | 1 | $26K | $26K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Frank Family Charitable Foundation Inc | Miami, FL | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | General operations |
| Black-Brogan Foundation C/O Andersen | New York, NY | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The Norman and Rosalie Fain Family Foundation | Pawtucket, RI | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General support |
| The Ruth and Hal Launders Charitable Trust | Herndon, VA | 2 | $25K | $13K | Preselected only | The grant will support the kcmf whose mission is to bring o…; Funds support the uri metcalf institute focusing on land co… |
| Centreville Savings Bank Charitable Foundation | West Warwick, RI | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| Gertz Family Charitable Foundation | Lakewood Ranch, FL | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Beech Tree Trust | Boston, MA | 1 | $24K | $24K | Yes | Grant to support ronai tick global network |
| C H Burgess Charitable Trust | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $23K | $23K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Alletta Morris McBean Charitable Trust | LA Quinta, CA | 1 | $23K | $23K | Yes | Newport smile program |
| Falconwood Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $22K | $22K | Yes | General support, unrestricted |
| Forrest C & Frances H Lattner Foundation | East Greenwich, RI | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Compass school farm |
| The Donald F & Edna G Bishop Scholarship Foundation | Binghamton, NY | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Scholarship awards |
| Ppl Foundation | Allentown, PA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Program support |
| The Barber Family Foundation | Providence, RI | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | General support |
| John P Joseph & Kelley a Joseph Family Foundation | Narragansett, RI | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | General |
| Tua Irene D Williams Charitable | Dallas, TX | 1 | $19K | $19K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Ellen V Smith Trust 9th Clause Sch9002 | Concord, NH | 1 | $17K | $17K | Yes | Scholarship for |
| Domenick and Mary Mongillo Family Charitable Foundation Inc | Berlin, CT | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | To continue ongoing programs and services |
| Woodshouse Foundation | Greenwich, CT | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | To support the organization's mission |
| Herbert E & Daisy a Stride Memorial Foundation | Middletown, RI | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Support for education. |
| Frank R Fuller U Art X O W | Brooklyn, OH | 1 | $14K | $14K | Yes | Scholarship |
| Amica Companies Foundation | Lincoln, RI | 3 | $11K | $2,000 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Meriden Foundation | Waterbury, CT | 2 | $10K | $5,000 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Hazard Family Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Beemok Family Foundation | Charleston, SC | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Educational programs |
| Belazi Family Foundation | Berwyn, PA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General support |
| The Harborone Foundation | Brockton, MA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Exempt purpose |
| Washington Trust Co Charitable Fdn | Westerly, RI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Unrestricted gift |
| Miller Ua Morey & Helen Schol | Brooklyn, OH | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Scholarship |
| Naktenis Km & Pe Fam Fdn | Dallas, TX | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Spencer Charitable Fund | Larchmont, NY | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Genl Charitable |
| Blakeslee Hl & Ne Scholarship Fd Ta | Brooklyn, OH | 1 | $9,000 | $9,000 | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| Robert S Pape Charitable Fnd | Dallas, TX | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Yes | Scholarships |
| The Bluestone Foundation | West Hartford, CT | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Preselected only | Current use for charitable purposes |
| Elbert Lenrow Fund Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | To fulfill mission of foundaiton. |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Preselected only | 7000 |
| North Family Trust Robert Cummings Margaret Hogan | Newport, RI | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Preselected only | To support charitable activities |
| The H Winfield and Phyllis Tucker Family Foundation Inc | Wakefield, RI | 2 | $5,500 | $2,750 | Preselected only | For its general uses and purposes |
| Felicia M Delorenzo Scholarship Foundation Inc #0741869 | Boston, MA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Scholarships |
| Thomas a Rodgers Jr Family Foundation | Newport, RI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Rockville Bank Community Foundation Inc | Vernon, CT | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Scholarships |
| Cielo Azul Foundation | Newport, RI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General endowment |
| John Marshall Family Foundation | Palatine, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| The Carl M Lindberg Family Foundation Inc | Radnor, PA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Grant to other501(c)(3)organization |
| Carlson Family Foundation C/O John a Norton | Chapel Hill, NC | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Discretionary grant |
| The Marlee Foundation Inc | Scituate, MA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| Ritzzo Family Education Foundation Inc | Fernandina Beach, FL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Educational Grant |
| Harriet Blades Dodge Memorial Tr Fund | Westerly, RI | 2 | $4,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| Felicia Fund Inc | Providence, RI | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | General support |
| Herbert Fales Educational Trust | Dallas, TX | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | Scholarships |
| Bernice M Carpenter Scholarship Tr | Newport, VT | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | Scholarship |
| The Oliveira R & D Foundation | West Melbourne, FL | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | Scholarships |
| Tr UW Martin W Dugan | Boston, MA | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Citizens Charitable Foundation | Johnston, RI | 2 | $3,730 | $1,865 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
| Abbie M Griffin Education Fund 5123278 | Boston, MA | 1 | $3,571 | $3,571 | Yes | Scholarship |
| The Amy J Bare Charitable Trust | Tiverton, RI | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Preselected only | Operating |
| Luther Cooke | Dallas, TX | 1 | $3,144 | $3,144 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Rm2 Foundation C/O Marc Perlman | North Kingstown, RI | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General operating support |
| The Presser Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Undergraduate scholar awards |
| Grimshaw-Gudewicz Charitable Foundation a Shabshelowitz Co-Trustee | Fall River, MA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Womens Rowing |
| Bartlett Tree Foundation Inc | Stamford, CT | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Academic Grant |
| Fidelity Foundation | Boston, MA | 6 | $2,850 | $275 | Yes | Fidelity matching gifts to education |
| Sheaffer Lewis J Community Pfdn | Brooklyn, OH | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General operating |
| The Northrop Grumman Foundation | Falls Church, VA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | General operating grants & matching gifts. |
| Columbus Door Company Private Foundation | Warwick, RI | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Support goals of the foundation |
| Iuec Local 1 of NYC Scholarship Fund | Long Island City, NY | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Education |
| The Joseph and Rosalyn Sinclair Foundation Inc | Barrington, RI | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | To further the organization's charitable purpose |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $2,150 | $2,150 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
| Taber Scholarship Fund | Dallas, TX | 1 | $2,100 | $2,100 | Yes | Scholarships |
| Van Beuren Charitable Foundation Inc C/O Brandywine Group Advisors Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Support tower replacement fund |
| The Koffler Bornstein Family Foundation C/O the Koffler Group | Providence, RI | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | To provide financial support for the mission of the organiz… |
| Winstead Charitable Foundation Tr | Westerly, RI | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | General support |
| Empire Loan Charitable Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Charitable Event |
| Nh Pharmacists Assoc Foundation Inc Brad Abel | Bow, NH | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Education |
| The Kurian Foundation Trust | Stow, MA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Education scholarship |
| James Burns Trust | Waterbury, CT | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| Clayton Nash Scholarship Fund | Dallas, TX | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Scholarships |
| Geo B Williams Schisp Fd UW | Brooklyn, OH | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Scholarships |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 2 | $1,775 | $887 | Preselected only | Other civic / community |
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 Kingston, Rhode Island?
The Champlin Foundation, The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Fund for Strategic Innovation, The Ryan Family Foundation, Donald P and Elaine M Hayden Foundation, Ralph R Papitto & Barbara a Papitto Private Family Foundation and 95 others reported grants to Kingston 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 Kingston. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.