Foundations that fund organizations in Newport, Rhode Island

Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.

Funding landscape for Newport nonprofits

357 private foundations gave $32M to Newport organizations in their latest filings; 30 of the 100 that say either way accept applications.

899 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Newport around $37K. 18 of these funders are based in Rhode Island; the rest give here from elsewhere.

Foundations giving here
357
Accept applications
30
of 100 that state a policy
Dollars to Newport
$32M
latest filings
Grants
899
Typical median grant
$37K
Based in RI
18%
of funders listed

Funders, by dollars given to Newport organizations

FoundationBased inGrants hereDollars hereMedianAccepts applicationsTypical purposes
Van Beuren Charitable Foundation Inc C/O Brandywine Group Advisors IncNew York, NY46$8.0M$44KPreselected onlyUnrestricted; Support ri 2.0 and unrestricted; General operating support
Alletta Morris McBean Charitable TrustLA Quinta, CA21$3.0M$115KYesHvac preparation and installation to stabilize the current…; Building endowment fund; Community health and wellness work
Jean and David W Wallace Foundation IncNew Canaan, CT1$1.5M$1.5MPreselected onlyDepartment of business and economics
John and Amy Phelan Family FoundationPalm Beach, FL1$1.5M$1.5MPreselected onlyFor activities of the united states centre at lse
James M Schoonmaker II FoundationChicago, IL2$1.1M$530KPreselected onlyGeneral support
The Champlin FoundationPittsburgh, PA10$1.1M$37KYesAdolescent behavioral health unit; 2024 camperships; Building upgrades to adult learning center
Manitou FundWhite Bear Lake, MN1$1.0M$1.0MPreselected onlyHistorical grounds capital project ($750k) and teamfame & b…
The Sarofim FoundationHouston, TX1$1.0M$1.0MYesGeneral charitable purposes
Bazarsky Family FoundationMiddletown, RI29$974K$13KPreselected onlySupport for the preservation, celebration, & sharing of aut…; Support for improvement, encouragement, and facilitation of…; Support for various programs for youth in need.
Egan Family Charitable Foundation C/O Choate LlpBoston, MA8$695K$93KPreselected onlyGeneral
Frederick Henry Prince Testamentary TrustChicago, IL27$680K$25KYesgeneral operating support; general operating support for Aquidneck Island; restore and repair the monument on the George Norman family…
Kane Wallace FoundationConcord, MA4$570K$30KPreselected onlyUnrestricted
Drr Family FoundationSavannah, GA1$499K$499KPreselected onlyScholarships
Star Family FoundationMiami, FL4$460K$105KPreselected onlyGeneral purpose; General purposes
The Schmidt Family FoundationPalo Alto, CA8$360K$45KYesOcean stewardship and research; Fostering youth development and leadership
Thomas a Rodgers Jr Family FoundationNewport, RI8$355K$30KPreselected onlyGeneral support; After school programs; Team fame educational program
Ejmp Fund for PhilanthropyRiverside, RI21$320K$12KYesGeneral operating fund; Community events; Food/farm program
Gruben Charitable Foundation C/O Diana OehrliNewport, RI15$305K$15KPreselected onlyUnrestricted
The Kimmelman Family Foundation C/O Rosanne MigliorinoSummit, NJ2$284K$142KPreselected onlyGeneral charitable purposes
Highland Partners Charitable FundBoston, MA3$265K$5,000Preselected onlyGeneral operating support
Pritzker Military FoundationChicago, IL1$200K$200KPreselected onlyGeneral support
Arnhold Foundation Inc C/O Joel E Sammet & Co LlpNew York, NY1$167K$167KPreselected onlyGeneral fund
The Bernard & Sarah Gewirz FdnWashington, DC8$165K$10KYesUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt pur…; Museum; Arts
The Ilsababy FoundationSullivans Island, SC1$160K$160KPreselected onlyHelps provide prostheses to those with limb loss
The de Ramel FoundationNewport, RI11$155K$10KPreselected onlyGeneral purpose
Wright Catharine M - UdPittsburgh, PA1$151K$151KPreselected onlyGeneral operating
William Randolph Hearst FoundationNew York, NY1$150K$150KYesTo support the establishment of an inpatient adolescent beh…
Charitable Trust Under Article Vii of theJamestown, RI2$145K$73KYesRosecliff rose garden; Protecting and promoting
Barr FoundationBoston, MA1$135K$135KPreselected onlyTo support ongoing implementation in the transformation of…
Disosway Foundation IncWesterly, RI1$125K$125KPreselected onlyCharitable
Acquavella Family FoundationNew York, NY1$125K$125KPreselected onlyGeneral purpose
Saw Island Foundation IncWoodside, CA1$120K$120KYesCentral hub for learnings, culture and community developmen…
Robert M Grace Foundation IncWinter Park, FL4$117K$20KPreselected onlyThe redwood library & athenaeum continues to carry out its…; An investment in the future of historic bailey's beach buil…; Restoration, maintenance, and preservation of historically…
The Hagerty Family FoundationCambridge, MA7$117K$5,000Preselected onlyGeneral
Banknewport Charitable Foundation IncNewport, RI17$115K$5,000YesExempt purpose
Waring & Carmen Partridge Foundation (fka Partridge Foundation)Miami, FL8$112K$15KYesCharitable
Cielo Azul FoundationNewport, RI2$111K$56KPreselected onlyGeneral endowment
George and Wendy David FundFarmington, CT2$102K$51KPreselected onlyThe preservation of the landmarked club house.; To collect and preserve books, manuscripts and objects pert…
J Edgar Monroe FoundationMetairie, LA1$100K$100KYesGeneral Charitable Purpose
Andrew Delaney FoundationAustin, TX1$100K$100KPreselected onlyScholarship programs for navajo youth - scholarships, endow…
Wilson-Oconnor Family Foundation C/O Sterling Foundation Management LLCReston, VA1$100K$100KPreselected onlyWanton-lyman-hazard house historic renovation project
The Davenport Family FoundationSoutheastern, PA1$100K$100KPreselected onlyBe legendary program and museum support
John and Daria Barry FoundationMiami, FL1$100K$100KPreselected onlyOvercoming adversity through therapeutic sailing
William a Peckham Tr 1Dallas, TX1$95K$95KPreselected onlyUnrestricted general
William a Peckham Tr 2Dallas, TX1$94K$94KPreselected onlyUnrestricted general
Robert B Cranston Theophilus Pitman FundNewport, RI1$91K$91KYesMedical svce, food, util, clothing, housing & travel
Timken Matthews Family FoundationCanton, OH2$90K$45KYes2024-2025 Unrestricted Grant
The Royal Little Family FoundationDetroit, MI9$89K$10KPreselected onlySupport of daily operations; General operating expenses; Support for daily
E Newbold & Margaret Dupont Smith F Foundation (dba Thornedge Fdn)Wayne, PA1$85K$85KYesFurther educational purposes
The Sand FoundationWilmington, DE11$85K$2,500Preselected onlyGeneral & Unrestricted; Charitable Event; Campus Signage and related costs
Winifred M Purdy Foundation C/O Cbiz Advisors LLCHartford, CT5$83K$13KPreselected onlyTo assist the recipient in carrying out its charitable purp…
Larry and Anne Glenn Foundation IncNewport, RI13$79K$600Preselected onlyGeneral operating; General operting; General operatinggeneral operating
The William H Donner Foundation IncTarrytown, NY2$77K$39KPreselected onlyGeneral support
Stratus FoundationWilmington, DE6$75K$10KPreselected onlyGeneral; General fund
Golden Fleece Foundation CharityEnfield, CT1$70K$70KPreselected onlyPreserves and promotes the history of tennis and celebrates…
Ralph R Papitto & Barbara a Papitto Private Family FoundationProvidence, RI7$70K$10KYesGrants
The Hartfield Fdn Inc 0739-80-42Philadelphia, PA5$70K$10KPreselected onlyGeneral charitable purposes; Contemporary art
Newportfed Charitable FoundationNewport, RI13$66K$2,500YesProgram support
The William H Pitt Foundation IncWest Palm Beach, FL5$65K$10KPreselected onlyGeneral
Trustees of Long Wharf & Public SchoolsNewport, RI6$65K$4,000Preselected onlyChildren programs; Summer camperships; Camperships
The Niemiec Family FundNew York, NY4$59K$15KPreselected onlyGeneral
Adelaide RobertsDallas, TX1$54K$54KPreselected onlyUnrestricted general
The John J and Lillian M Taylor FoundationJupiter, FL4$53K$12KPreselected onlyEducation; Health issues; Historic preservation
Joan V Winiarski & Teresa W Merrill Revocable TrustNewport, RI16$53K$1,500YesSupport for the church.; Support for various programs for youth in need.; Support for missionary work.
Deitchman Charitable Foundation IncJupiter, FL1$52K$52KPreselected onlySupport
The Wilcox Family FoundationBoston, MA12$51K$3,500Preselected onlyGeneral; Charitable; Animal protection & welfare
Wapping Road FoundationHockessin, DE1$50K$50KPreselected onlyGeneral
Point Gammon FoundationPalm Beach, FL1$50K$50KPreselected onlyFor historic preservation of landmarks and cultural sites i…
The Annenberg FoundationConshohocken, PA2$50K$25KPreselected onlyPeter harrison and the architecture of aspiration project; Scholarship program
Ambassador John L Loeb Jr and Sharon H Loeb Foundation Fka John L Loeb Jr FoundNew York, NY1$50K$50KPreselected onlyGeneral purposes
Cashman Resilience Charitable TrustQuincy, MA1$50K$50KYesAssist disabled individuals
South Texas Charitable FoundationVictoria, TX1$50K$50KYesCharitable/educational
Edwin S Webster Foundation C/O Gma FoundationsBoston, MA2$50K$25KYesGeneral operating support
Ppl FoundationAllentown, PA4$50K$13KYesProgram support
The Countess Moira Charitable FoundationRemsenburg, NY1$50K$50KPreselected onlyTeamfame afterschool and summer programs.
Raymond T & Ann T Mancini Family FoundationMansfield, MA1$50K$50KPreselected onlyEducation
The Spencer FoundationChicago, IL1$50K$50KYesFaculty and staff at evangelical christian colleges and uni…
Aramli FoundationNewport, RI8$49K$6,875Preselected onlyCharitable Donation
Hope FoundationRiverside, RI17$45K$1,500YesOperating expenses; Operating expenses, music program; Summer appeal program
Walter & Olivia Kiebach FoundationKirtland Hills, OH1$44K$44KPreselected onlyGeneral program support
The Orchard Street FoundationNewton, MA1$42K$42KPreselected onlyGrant support
Edith H Demauro Charitable TrustPlymouth, MA3$42K$10KPreselected onlyGeneral use; General charitable
The Seaver FoundationPalm Beach, FL1$41K$41KPreselected onlyGeneral purposes
Usny Ud M Rovensky 461 Fdn NmaDallas, TX2$41K$20KPreselected onlyUnrestricted general
Prince FoundationChicago, IL3$40K$10KYesgeneral operating support; Beech Tree protection; historic and environmental preservation
McClary-White Charitable FoundationSnellville, GA3$39K$7,000Preselected onlySupport for community food program which provides food assi…; Support for public education; Support school in purchasing musical instruments or new tec…
Bardes FundCincinnati, OH5$39K$2,500Preselected onlyEducation / awareness; Conservation/preservation; Museums / theatre
The Edgerley Family FoundationOverland Park, KS3$36K$5,000Preselected onlySupport-general fund
The Charles a Dana Foundation IncorporatedNew York, NY3$35K$10KYesDirector recommended - general operating support
George F Baker UW Co Palen AndersonPalm Beach Gardens, FL2$35K$18KYesFulfilling community needs; Support of education
Centreville Savings Bank Charitable FoundationWest Warwick, RI6$35K$3,750YesExempt purpose
R Dudley Harrington Jr Char FdnNew York, NY2$35K$18KPreselected onlyGeneral exempt purpose
Koppelman Family Foundation C/O Robert Friedman - Cozen & O'ConnorPhiladelphia, PA1$35K$35KPreselected onlyGeneral support
Roland KingDallas, TX1$35K$35KPreselected onlyUnrestricted general
Helen U Kiely TuwDallas, TX1$33K$33KYesScholarships
The Hawaux FoundationNaples, FL1$33K$33KPreselected onlyCivil
The Jaffe Family FoundationValley Cottage, NY1$30K$30KPreselected onlySupport charitable purpose
The William S Perper FoundationNew York, NY1$30K$30KPreselected onlyGeneral support
The Wieler Family Private FoundationPark City, UT1$30K$30KPreselected onlyProgram support
Kitchings Family FoundationOrlando, FL1$30K$30KPreselected onlyGeneral operating

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 Newport, Rhode Island?

Van Beuren Charitable Foundation Inc C/O Brandywine Group Advisors Inc, Alletta Morris McBean Charitable Trust, Jean and David W Wallace Foundation Inc, John and Amy Phelan Family Foundation, James M Schoonmaker II Foundation and 95 others reported grants to Newport 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 Newport. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.

Email me matching grants