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Cause Community developmentState Rhode Island46 funders

Foundations that fund community development in Rhode Island

46 private foundations based in Rhode Island with a return in the last two years gave $13.2 million to community development organizations in 116 grants. The median grant was $5,000, and 18 of these foundations accept applications.

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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 community development

Top 46

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

  1. Warren Alpert FoundationProvidence, RI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $6,408,253 to community development
  2. Ralph R Papitto & Barbara A Papitto Private Family FoundationProvidence, RI · tax year 2024 9 grants Accepts applications $2,631,562 to community development
  3. The Hassenfeld Family FoundationProvidence, RI · tax year 2024 9 grants Preselected only $2,112,146 to community development
  4. The Charlesmead FoundationProvidence, RI · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $675,000 to community development
  5. Luigi Damiano FoundationWarwick, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $481,495 to community development
  6. Forrest C & Frances H Lattner FoundationEast Greenwich, RI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $200,000 to community development
  7. Washington Trust Co Charitable FDNWesterly, RI · tax year 2025 7 grants Accepts applications $80,055 to community development
  8. Centreville Savings Bank Charitable FoundationWest Warwick, RI · tax year 2025 5 grants Accepts applications $79,000 to community development
  9. CVS FoundationWoonsocket, RI · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $51,500 to community development
  10. Citizens Community FoundationJohnston, RI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to community development
  11. The John and Gracilda Murphy Family FoundationEast Greenwich, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to community development
  12. Simon W Wardwell FoundationCranston, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to community development
  13. Dorot FoundationProvidence, RI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $35,000 to community development
  14. Banknewport Charitable Foundation IncNewport, RI · tax year 2025 4 grants Accepts applications $32,500 to community development
  15. Amica Companies FoundationLincoln, RI · tax year 2024 8 grants Preselected only $32,065 to community development
  16. Collette FoundationPawtucket, RI · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $24,200 to community development
  17. Alice I Sullivan CharitablefoundationPawtucket, RI · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $20,500 to community development
  18. Gruben Charitable FoundationNewport, RI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $16,667 to community development
  19. Kilmartin Charitable CorporationPawtucket, RI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $15,000 to community development
  20. The Schocken Foundation IncBarrington, RI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $15,000 to community development
  21. Textron Charitable Trust DTD 122353Providence, RI · tax year 2024 9 grants Accepts applications $14,300 to community development
  22. Fred M Roddy Foundation IncProvidence, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $12,000 to community development
  23. The Thelma S Rodbell Charitable FoundatiCranston, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $11,042 to community development
  24. Mark and Donna Ross Family FoundationWarwick, RI · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $10,500 to community development
  25. Seedworks FundBlock Island, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to community development
  26. Jonathan M Nelson Family FoundationProvidence, RI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to community development
  27. The White Family FoundationCranston, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to community development
  28. Gertrude N & Seebert J Goldowsky FoundationProvidence, RI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to community development
  29. UNFI FoundationProvidence, RI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to community development
  30. Navigant Credit Union Charitable Foundation IncSmithfield, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to community development
  31. The Philmoney TrustProvidence, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to community development
  32. Citizens Charitable FoundationJohnston, RI · tax year 2025 19 grants Preselected only $9,462 to community development
  33. Stephen W & Merle Dresner Charitable FoundationProvidence, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $7,500 to community development
  34. Gilbane Family Foundation IncProvidence, RI · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $6,400 to community development
  35. B Street FoundationProvidence, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to community development
  36. Charitable Trust Under Article VII ofJamestown, RI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to community development
  37. Joseph C and Blanche Coutu FoundationWesterly, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $4,800 to community development
  38. Tori Lynn Andreozzi FoundationNarragansett, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $4,600 to community development
  39. The Koffler Bornstein Family FoundationProvidence, RI · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $3,600 to community development
  40. Jean Hay Charitable FoundationLincoln, RI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $1,000 to community development
  41. The Beacon FoundationWarwick, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000 to community development
  42. Abrams-Bell FoundationProvidence, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $600 to community development
  43. John N & Lou C Conyngham Family CharitableHope Valley, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $500 to community development
  44. The Gilbane Family FoundationProvidence, RI · tax year 2023 1 grant Preselected only $250 to community development
  45. Montstream Quas Family FoundationBarrington, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $250 to community development
  46. Joan V Winiarski & Teresa W Merrill Revocable TrustNewport, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $250 to community development

Open to applications

18 foundations

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

  1. Warren Alpert FoundationProvidence, RI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $6,408,253 to community development
  2. Ralph R Papitto & Barbara A Papitto Private Family FoundationProvidence, RI · tax year 2024 9 grants Accepts applications $2,631,562 to community development
  3. Washington Trust Co Charitable FDNWesterly, RI · tax year 2025 7 grants Accepts applications $80,055 to community development
  4. Centreville Savings Bank Charitable FoundationWest Warwick, RI · tax year 2025 5 grants Accepts applications $79,000 to community development
  5. CVS FoundationWoonsocket, RI · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $51,500 to community development
  6. Citizens Community FoundationJohnston, RI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to community development
  7. Banknewport Charitable Foundation IncNewport, RI · tax year 2025 4 grants Accepts applications $32,500 to community development
  8. Textron Charitable Trust DTD 122353Providence, RI · tax year 2024 9 grants Accepts applications $14,300 to community development
  9. Fred M Roddy Foundation IncProvidence, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $12,000 to community development
  10. Jonathan M Nelson Family FoundationProvidence, RI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to community development
  11. The White Family FoundationCranston, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to community development
  12. Navigant Credit Union Charitable Foundation IncSmithfield, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to community development
  13. Charitable Trust Under Article VII ofJamestown, RI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to community development
  14. Joseph C and Blanche Coutu FoundationWesterly, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $4,800 to community development
  15. The Beacon FoundationWarwick, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000 to community development
  16. Abrams-Bell FoundationProvidence, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $600 to community development
  17. John N & Lou C Conyngham Family CharitableHope Valley, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $500 to community development
  18. Joan V Winiarski & Teresa W Merrill Revocable TrustNewport, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $250 to community development