Foundations that fund organizations in Richmond, Rhode Island
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Richmond nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $7,000 to Richmond organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
3 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Richmond around $1,000. 3 of these funders are based in Rhode Island; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Richmond
- $7,000
- latest filings
- Grants
- 3
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in RI
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Richmond organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Act Foundation | Warwick, RI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The Nicolosi Foundation for Animal Welfare | Charlestown, RI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Sponsorship |
| The Christopher Andrew Lombardo Foundation | Westerly, RI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Contribution |
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 Richmond, Rhode Island?
The Act Foundation, The Nicolosi Foundation for Animal Welfare, The Christopher Andrew Lombardo Foundation reported grants to Richmond 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 Richmond. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.