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Cause AnimalsState Rhode Island43 funders

Foundations that fund animals in Rhode Island

43 private foundations based in Rhode Island with a return in the last two years gave $673,248 to animals organizations in 374 grants. The median grant was $300, and 17 of these foundations accept applications.

Foundations with a return in the last two years, each by its latest return (tax years 2023 to 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

Ranked by giving to animals

Top 43

Grants in each foundation’s latest return to organizations whose IRS category is animals.

  1. Amica Companies FoundationLincoln, RI · tax year 2024 113 grants Preselected only $156,287 to animals
  2. Citizens Charitable FoundationJohnston, RI · tax year 2025 125 grants Preselected only $52,181 to animals
  3. Robert D Wray Charitable TrustBarrington, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $51,000 to animals
  4. Textron Charitable Trust DTD 122353Providence, RI · tax year 2024 60 grants Accepts applications $44,854 to animals
  5. Donald P and Elaine M Hayden FoundationLincoln, RI · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $39,550 to animals
  6. The Nicolosi Foundation for Animal WelfareCharlestown, RI · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $30,000 to animals
  7. Leonard & Hilda Kaplan Charitable FoundationProvidence, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to animals
  8. Bafflin FoundationProvidence, RI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to animals
  9. Ejmp Fund for PhilanthropyRiverside, RI · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $21,000 to animals
  10. Warren Alpert FoundationProvidence, RI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to animals
  11. B Street FoundationProvidence, RI · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $20,000 to animals
  12. The Philmoney TrustProvidence, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $20,000 to animals
  13. Ann de Nicola TUWJohnston, RI · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $13,950 to animals
  14. The Beacon FoundationWarwick, RI · tax year 2025 12 grants Accepts applications $11,720 to animals
  15. Helen J Busiel TrustJohnston, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $11,506 to animals
  16. The Amy J Bare Charitable TrustTiverton, RI · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $11,000 to animals
  17. Edward J & Virginia M Routhier FoundationJohnston, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to animals
  18. Samuel Rapaporte Jr FoundationProvidence, RI · tax year 2023 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to animals
  19. Meehan FoundationProvidence, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to animals
  20. Everhope FoundationProvidence, RI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to animals
  21. Fuller Family Charitable TrustProvidence, RI · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $9,000 to animals
  22. Janci FoundationProvidence, RI · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $7,500 to animals
  23. Moseley Abbie F TUWJohnston, RI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $7,500 to animals
  24. The Mann Family FoundationProvidence, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $6,000 to animals
  25. Aronow FoundationSouth Kingstown, RI · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $6,000 to animals
  26. The Larry V and Dorothy T Egavian FoundationProvidence, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to animals
  27. Herma Moeller Procopiadi FoundationCranston, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to animals
  28. Newportfed Charitable FoundationNewport, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $4,000 to animals
  29. Rockwood Charitable FoundationBarrington, RI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $4,000 to animals
  30. John N & Lou C Conyngham Family CharitableHope Valley, RI · tax year 2025 4 grants Accepts applications $3,750 to animals
  31. Ress Family FoundationProvidence, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $3,500 to animals
  32. CVS FoundationWoonsocket, RI · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $3,500 to animals
  33. Carol and Alan J Bernon Family Charitable FoundationEast Greenwich, RI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $2,500 to animals
  34. Jonathan M Nelson Family FoundationProvidence, RI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $2,500 to animals
  35. The Payne Family Foundation XXX3390Johnston, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $2,500 to animals
  36. Ashaway Charitable TrustWesterly, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $2,000 to animals
  37. Humphrey FoundationTiverton, RI · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $2,000 to animals
  38. The Grace W Allsop FoundationProvidence, RI · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $1,500 to animals
  39. Abrams-Bell FoundationProvidence, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000 to animals
  40. The Meneo Family Foundation IncCharlestown, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $500 to animals
  41. Marian Schwartz Family FoundationWarwick, RI · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $400 to animals
  42. The Helen Hudson Foundation for Homeless America IncProvidence, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $300 to animals
  43. Collette FoundationPawtucket, RI · tax year 2025 6 grants Preselected only $250 to animals

Open to applications

17 foundations

The return gives an application contact and does not check the preselected-only box.

  1. Textron Charitable Trust DTD 122353Providence, RI · tax year 2024 60 grants Accepts applications $44,854 to animals
  2. Donald P and Elaine M Hayden FoundationLincoln, RI · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $39,550 to animals
  3. Leonard & Hilda Kaplan Charitable FoundationProvidence, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to animals
  4. Bafflin FoundationProvidence, RI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to animals
  5. Ejmp Fund for PhilanthropyRiverside, RI · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $21,000 to animals
  6. Warren Alpert FoundationProvidence, RI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to animals
  7. The Beacon FoundationWarwick, RI · tax year 2025 12 grants Accepts applications $11,720 to animals
  8. Meehan FoundationProvidence, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to animals
  9. Fuller Family Charitable TrustProvidence, RI · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $9,000 to animals
  10. The Mann Family FoundationProvidence, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $6,000 to animals
  11. Newportfed Charitable FoundationNewport, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $4,000 to animals
  12. John N & Lou C Conyngham Family CharitableHope Valley, RI · tax year 2025 4 grants Accepts applications $3,750 to animals
  13. CVS FoundationWoonsocket, RI · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $3,500 to animals
  14. Jonathan M Nelson Family FoundationProvidence, RI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $2,500 to animals
  15. Ashaway Charitable TrustWesterly, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $2,000 to animals
  16. Humphrey FoundationTiverton, RI · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $2,000 to animals
  17. Abrams-Bell FoundationProvidence, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000 to animals