Foundations that fund organizations in West Kingston, Rhode Island
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for West Kingston nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $136K to West Kingston organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
20 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to West Kingston around $4,725. 1 of these funders are based in Rhode Island; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to West Kingston
- $136K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 20
- Typical median grant
- $4,725
- Based in RI
- 13%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to West Kingston organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Simons Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 12 | $95K | $10K | Preselected only | 2024 optogenetic approaches to understanding neural circuit…; 2024 molecular and cellular neurobiology grc; 2024 sleep regulation and function grc |
| Alfred P Sloan Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | To support the 2024 systems chemistry gordon research confe… |
| Alcoholic Beverage Medical Research Foundation | Bel Air, MD | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Conference support |
| Waldorf Schools of North America | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $4,725 | $4,725 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Fthree Foundation | Carrollton, GA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Grc lipoprotein metabolism |
| Research Corporation Dba Research Corporation for Science Advancement | Tucson, AZ | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | 2024 Gordon Research Conference on Biomineralization |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 2 | $1,063 | $531 | Preselected only | Volunteer program; Matching gifts |
| Textron Charitable Trust Dtd 122353 | Providence, RI | 1 | $264 | $264 | Yes | Matching gift to civic agency |
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 West Kingston, Rhode Island?
The Simons Foundation Inc, Alfred P Sloan Foundation, Alcoholic Beverage Medical Research Foundation, Waldorf Schools of North America, Fthree Foundation and 3 others reported grants to West Kingston 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 West Kingston. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.