Foundations that fund organizations in New Shoreham, Rhode Island
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for New Shoreham nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $34K to New Shoreham organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
14 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to New Shoreham around $1,500. 2 of these funders are based in Rhode Island; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to New Shoreham
- $34K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 14
- Typical median grant
- $1,500
- Based in RI
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to New Shoreham organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William C Young Family Foundation | Glastonbury, CT | 5 | $12K | $1,000 | Preselected only | General support; New stove for community center |
| The Driesman Charitable Trust | Fairfield, CT | 3 | $7,390 | $540 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| The Dennis a O'Toole Family Foundation | Portsmouth, NH | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General Operating Support |
| The Act Foundation | Warwick, RI | 1 | $4,937 | $4,937 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Abraham Kaplan Charitable Foundation | Marblehead, MA | 3 | $3,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Charitable |
| Paul F and Joyce Kilmartin Beneficent Fund | Barrington, RI | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Health services |
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 New Shoreham, Rhode Island?
William C Young Family Foundation, The Driesman Charitable Trust, The Dennis a O'Toole Family Foundation, The Act Foundation, Abraham Kaplan Charitable Foundation and 1 others reported grants to New Shoreham 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 New Shoreham. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.