Foundations that fund organizations in Woonsocket, Rhode Island
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Woonsocket nonprofits
38 private foundations gave $1.6M to Woonsocket organizations in their latest filings; 18 of the 38 that say either way accept applications.
76 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Woonsocket around $6,000. 18 of these funders are based in Rhode Island; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 38
- Accept applications
- 18
- of 38 that state a policy
- Dollars to Woonsocket
- $1.6M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 76
- Typical median grant
- $6,000
- Based in RI
- 47%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Woonsocket organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Champlin Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 7 | $414K | $25K | Yes | Technology for career exploration program; Vehicle purchase; 2024 camperships |
| Cvs Foundation | Woonsocket, RI | 4 | $242K | $1,000 | Yes | Volunteer challenge grants; Small grant |
| Charter Fund Inc D/B/A Charter School Growth Fund | Broomfield, CO | 1 | $200K | $200K | Yes | Charter school growth |
| The Leonard & Sophie Davis Fund | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $200K | $200K | Preselected only | Support for social service programs or educational programs |
| Simon W Wardwell Foundation | Cranston, RI | 2 | $100K | $50K | Preselected only | General support |
| Ralph R Papitto & Barbara a Papitto Private Family Foundation | Providence, RI | 7 | $78K | $10K | Yes | Grants |
| Isaac B Lawton Tui-Holy Sep | Dallas, TX | 1 | $63K | $63K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Fred M Roddy Foundation Inc | Providence, RI | 1 | $40K | $40K | Yes | Charitable |
| Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation Inc | Taunton, MA | 3 | $32K | $5,000 | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation Inc | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | Community programming support |
| Trust Ud George H Mowry | Dallas, TX | 3 | $27K | $8,600 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Cedar Tree Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General support |
| Navigant Credit Union Charitable Foundation Inc | Smithfield, RI | 2 | $23K | $12K | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| Washington Trust Co Charitable Fdn | Westerly, RI | 2 | $23K | $11K | Yes | Unrestricted gift |
| Textron Charitable Trust Dtd 122353 | Providence, RI | 2 | $18K | $8,750 | Yes | General support to civic agency; General support to arts & culture |
| Rachel F Harris Trust UW | Dallas, TX | 1 | $17K | $17K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Banknewport Charitable Foundation Inc | Newport, RI | 3 | $13K | $6,000 | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| Ida Ballou Littlefield Memorial Trust | Providence, RI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Program support |
| The Harborone Foundation | Brockton, MA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Exempt purpose |
| Amica Companies Foundation | Lincoln, RI | 9 | $9,080 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Charles Caron Foundation | Hingham, MA | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Preselected only | General Support |
| Luke Charitable Foundation | Pawtucket, RI | 2 | $8,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | Operating |
| Fidelity Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Yes | Fidelity matching gifts to education |
| The Act Foundation | Warwick, RI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Oral Health International Foundation | Reston, VA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Dental program |
| Stephen W & Merle Dresner Charitable Foundation C/O John Marginson | Providence, RI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The White Family Foundation | Cranston, RI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Theatre |
| Woonsocket Rotary Charities Foundation Inc | Woonsocket, RI | 2 | $4,500 | $2,250 | Yes | Grant |
| Robitaille Henry J - Trust | St Louis, MO | 1 | $2,876 | $2,876 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Cheryl Ann Faulkner Dowding Foundation Attnlynn Quaranto | South Kingstown, RI | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| Laura a Burgess Fund | Dallas, TX | 1 | $2,400 | $2,400 | Yes | Unrestricted general |
| Massachusetts Bankers Association Scholarship Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| Citizens Charitable Foundation | Johnston, RI | 3 | $830 | $200 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
| The Ambler Family Foundation Inc C/O Marsha Ambler | New York, NY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | To help further charitable purposes of organization. |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| The Beacon Foundation | Warwick, RI | 1 | $300 | $300 | Yes | General support |
| Woosox Foundation Inc | Worcester, MA | 2 | $200 | $100 | Preselected only | Organization support |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 1 | $103 | $103 | Preselected only | Other civic / community |
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 Woonsocket, Rhode Island?
The Champlin Foundation, Cvs Foundation, Charter Fund Inc D/B/A Charter School Growth Fund, The Leonard & Sophie Davis Fund, Simon W Wardwell Foundation and 33 others reported grants to Woonsocket 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 Woonsocket. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.