Foundations that fund organizations in Warren, Rhode Island
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Warren nonprofits
30 private foundations gave $1.2M to Warren organizations in their latest filings; 15 of the 30 that say either way accept applications.
41 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Warren around $10K. 14 of these funders are based in Rhode Island; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 30
- Accept applications
- 15
- of 30 that state a policy
- Dollars to Warren
- $1.2M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 41
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in RI
- 47%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Warren organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph R Papitto & Barbara a Papitto Private Family Foundation | Providence, RI | 3 | $531K | $10K | Yes | Grants |
| The Champlin Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 2 | $144K | $72K | Yes | Outdoor learning center pavilion and seating; Phase ii of flat roof repair |
| Idalia C Whitcomb Charitable Trust Xxxxx9008 | Chicago, IL | 3 | $68K | $20K | Preselected only | General |
| Rockwood Charitable Foundation | Barrington, RI | 1 | $63K | $63K | Preselected only | Handicapped ramp |
| Td Charitable Foundation | Portland, ME | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | Building organizational capacity to scalecore services with… |
| Eastern Bank Foundation | Wakefield, MA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| Joseph W Martin Trust Co Douglas M Domina | Warren, RI | 2 | $45K | $23K | Yes | Unrestricted general |
| The Schmidt Family Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | Ocean stewardship and research |
| Centreville Savings Bank Charitable Foundation | West Warwick, RI | 4 | $29K | $1,500 | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| Lofberg Family Foundation C/O Walter & Shuffain Pc | Boston, MA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Charitable donation |
| Robert J Avila Foundation | Barrington, RI | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Equipment purchase; electrical updates; sponsor annual food… |
| Banknewport Charitable Foundation Inc | Newport, RI | 3 | $17K | $1,500 | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| The Am Fund | Boston, MA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General funding |
| Roy T Morgan Foundation Inc Co Gilstein Kinder & Levin Llp | Warwick, RI | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Teen/young adult summer intensive program for adolesxents a… |
| Joseph Martin | Dallas, TX | 1 | $13K | $13K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Oliver & Jennie Donaldson Char(1071 | Orlando, FL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Digital photo and film lab |
| Washington Trust Co Charitable Fdn | Westerly, RI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Unrestricted gift |
| Mary D Chafee Fund Co Mark Chafee | Little Compton, RI | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Yes | Operations |
| The Severus Foundation Corp | Kingston, NY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Panchura Quas Family Foundation | Bend, OR | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Culinary incubator |
| Isabella M Wardwell Char Fd | Dallas, TX | 1 | $2,087 | $2,087 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| The Christopher W Schlesinger Foundation | Westport, MA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Community development |
| Front Line Ministry for Freedom Inc | Bristol, RI | 1 | $1,900 | $1,900 | Preselected only | Veterans breakfast program |
| Amica Companies Foundation | Lincoln, RI | 1 | $1,400 | $1,400 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| The Beacon Foundation | Warwick, RI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General support |
| Seamus C Fennell Foundation | Pinehurst, NC | 1 | $750 | $750 | Preselected only | General |
| Island Foundation Inc | Marion, MA | 1 | $600 | $600 | Yes | General support |
| Joan V Winiarski & Teresa W Merrill Revocable Trust | Newport, RI | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | Support for food business entrepeneurs. |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Community improvement, capacity building |
| Citizens Charitable Foundation | Johnston, RI | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
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 Warren, Rhode Island?
Ralph R Papitto & Barbara a Papitto Private Family Foundation, The Champlin Foundation, Idalia C Whitcomb Charitable Trust Xxxxx9008, Rockwood Charitable Foundation, Td Charitable Foundation and 25 others reported grants to Warren 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 Warren. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.