Foundations that fund organizations in North Scituate, Rhode Island
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for North Scituate nonprofits
12 private foundations gave $299K to North Scituate organizations in their latest filings; 7 of the 12 that say either way accept applications.
15 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to North Scituate around $10K. 6 of these funders are based in Rhode Island; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 12
- Accept applications
- 7
- of 12 that state a policy
- Dollars to North Scituate
- $299K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 15
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in RI
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to North Scituate organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph R Papitto & Barbara a Papitto Private Family Foundation | Providence, RI | 1 | $103K | $103K | Yes | Grants |
| Battle Family Foundation | Berkeley, CA | 1 | $60K | $60K | Preselected only | General support |
| Maccauley Foundation | Atglen, PA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Charitable contribution |
| The Champlin Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 4 | $45K | $5,525 | Yes | 2024 camperships; Timpani purchase; Mannequin purchase |
| Jane E Deline Foundation | Watertown, NY | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Assistance |
| Fields Pond Foundation Inc | Auburndale, MA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Toward acquisition of 0.77 acres, protecting a highly sensi… |
| Donald P and Elaine M Hayden Foundation | Lincoln, RI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Support of education initiatives |
| The Act Foundation | Warwick, RI | 1 | $4,025 | $4,025 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Washington Trust Co Charitable Fdn | Westerly, RI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Unrestricted gift |
| The Beacon Foundation | Warwick, RI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General support |
| Philip & Bette Ayoub Foundation | Seekonk, MA | 1 | $750 | $750 | Preselected only | General fund |
| Amica Companies Foundation | Lincoln, RI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General purpose |
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 North Scituate, Rhode Island?
Ralph R Papitto & Barbara a Papitto Private Family Foundation, Battle Family Foundation, Maccauley Foundation, The Champlin Foundation, Jane E Deline Foundation and 7 others reported grants to North Scituate 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 North Scituate. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.