Foundations that fund organizations in Watch Hill, Rhode Island
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Watch Hill nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $19K to Watch Hill organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Watch Hill around $1,500. 0 of these funders are based in Rhode Island; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Watch Hill
- $19K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $1,500
- Based in RI
- 0%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Watch Hill organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Andrew and Carol Parsons Family | Fisher Island, FL | 2 | $11K | $5,375 | Yes | Enviromental; Preservation of historic landmark |
| Helios Foundation C/O Schaper Benz & Wise Inv Cnsl | Neenah, WI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Napatree point |
| The Meredith and Whitney George Family Foundation Inc | Darien, CT | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | General on-going operations |
| William T Vogt and Lorine E Vogt Charitable Foundation | Corpus Christi, TX | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The Trachsel Family Foundation | North Chatham, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Funding to conserve, preserve & expand scientific understan… |
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 Watch Hill, Rhode Island?
The Andrew and Carol Parsons Family, Helios Foundation C/O Schaper Benz & Wise Inv Cnsl, The Meredith and Whitney George Family Foundation Inc, William T Vogt and Lorine E Vogt Charitable Foundation, The Trachsel Family Foundation reported grants to Watch Hill 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 Watch Hill. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.