Foundations that fund organizations in West Warwick, Rhode Island
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for West Warwick nonprofits
25 private foundations gave $455K to West Warwick organizations in their latest filings; 11 of the 25 that say either way accept applications.
34 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to West Warwick around $1,750. 12 of these funders are based in Rhode Island; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 25
- Accept applications
- 11
- of 25 that state a policy
- Dollars to West Warwick
- $455K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 34
- Typical median grant
- $1,750
- Based in RI
- 48%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to West Warwick organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Champlin Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $173K | $173K | Yes | Renovation projects at 790 broad street |
| Heather and John Picerne Foundation | Warwick, RI | 1 | $148K | $148K | Preselected only | General support |
| Centreville Savings Bank Charitable Foundation | West Warwick, RI | 4 | $57K | $4,750 | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| Robert H Champlin Lib Support | Dallas, TX | 1 | $24K | $24K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Wray Irma P Trust | Plymouth, MA | 1 | $12K | $12K | Preselected only | Religious |
| The Picerne Family Charitable Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General support |
| Stephen W & Merle Dresner Charitable Foundation C/O John Marginson | Providence, RI | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Ralph R Papitto & Barbara a Papitto Private Family Foundation | Providence, RI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Grants |
| Dime Bank Foundation Inc | Norwich, CT | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Basic needs support for low income families. |
| Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation Inc | Taunton, MA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| Marasco & Nesselbush Charitable Foundation | Providence, RI | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Banknewport Charitable Foundation Inc | Newport, RI | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| The George and Mary Agostini Family Foundation Inc | Rumford, RI | 1 | $1,750 | $1,750 | Preselected only | 20th annual golf tournament donation |
| Amica Companies Foundation | Lincoln, RI | 4 | $1,695 | $450 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Citizens Charitable Foundation | Johnston, RI | 3 | $1,385 | $250 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
| The Kevin Lipton Family Foundation Inc C/O Sparks & Company | Westlake Village, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Dssri is a parent support organization dedicated to promoti… |
| Jophedthomas Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General use |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 1 | $750 | $750 | Preselected only | Other civic / community |
| Arthur J Gallagher Foundation | Rolling Meadows, IL | 1 | $539 | $539 | Preselected only | General exempt purpose |
| Peckham Family Foundation | Katonah, NY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Nexo: culturally and linguistically competent behavioral he… |
| Joan V Winiarski & Teresa W Merrill Revocable Trust | Newport, RI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Support for the church. |
| The Beacon Foundation | Warwick, RI | 2 | $275 | $137 | Yes | General support |
| Textron Charitable Trust Dtd 122353 | Providence, RI | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | Matching gift to health & human services agency |
| Coghlin Family Foundation | Westborough, MA | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | Community |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $230 | $230 | Preselected only | Volunteer program |
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 Warwick, Rhode Island?
The Champlin Foundation, Heather and John Picerne Foundation, Centreville Savings Bank Charitable Foundation, Robert H Champlin Lib Support, Wray Irma P Trust and 20 others reported grants to West Warwick 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 Warwick. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.