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Cause Sports and recreationState Rhode Island43 funders

Foundations that fund sports and recreation in Rhode Island

43 private foundations based in Rhode Island with a return in the last two years gave $1.1 million to sports and recreation organizations in 174 grants. The median grant was $800, 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 sports and recreation

Top 43

Grants in each foundation’s latest return to organizations whose IRS category is sports and recreation.

  1. Disosway Foundation IncWesterly, RI · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $478,440 to sports and recreation
  2. Ralph R Papitto & Barbara A Papitto Private Family FoundationProvidence, RI · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $162,500 to sports and recreation
  3. Textron Charitable Trust DTD 122353Providence, RI · tax year 2024 31 grants Accepts applications $61,711 to sports and recreation
  4. Amica Companies FoundationLincoln, RI · tax year 2024 44 grants Preselected only $55,749 to sports and recreation
  5. Charitable Trust Under Article VII ofJamestown, RI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to sports and recreation
  6. Gruben Charitable FoundationNewport, RI · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $45,000 to sports and recreation
  7. The Philmoney TrustProvidence, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $40,000 to sports and recreation
  8. Thomas A Rodgers Jr Family FoundationNewport, RI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $30,000 to sports and recreation
  9. The Hassenfeld Family FoundationProvidence, RI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to sports and recreation
  10. Banknewport Charitable Foundation IncNewport, RI · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $25,000 to sports and recreation
  11. Citizens Charitable FoundationJohnston, RI · tax year 2025 38 grants Preselected only $18,376 to sports and recreation
  12. The Gilbane Family FoundationProvidence, RI · tax year 2023 4 grants Preselected only $13,803 to sports and recreation
  13. Washington Trust Co Charitable FDNWesterly, RI · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $12,000 to sports and recreation
  14. The Barber Family FoundationProvidence, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $10,500 to sports and recreation
  15. Newportfed Charitable FoundationNewport, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to sports and recreation
  16. Grace K and Wesley S Alpert Charitable FoundationCranston, RI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to sports and recreation
  17. Navigant Credit Union Charitable Foundation IncSmithfield, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to sports and recreation
  18. Mark and Donna Ross Family FoundationWarwick, RI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to sports and recreation
  19. Hope FoundationRiverside, RI · tax year 2025 4 grants Accepts applications $9,250 to sports and recreation
  20. Brauchler-Collins Charitable FoundationNewport, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $8,180 to sports and recreation
  21. Rhode Island Campus ClubNorth Smithfield, RI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to sports and recreation
  22. Mary D Chafee Fund Co Mark ChafeeLittle Compton, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to sports and recreation
  23. Providence Shelter for Colored ChildrenProvidence, RI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to sports and recreation
  24. CVS FoundationWoonsocket, RI · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $5,000 to sports and recreation
  25. Larry and Anne Glenn Foundation IncNewport, RI · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $4,500 to sports and recreation
  26. Forrest C & Frances H Lattner FoundationEast Greenwich, RI · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $4,000 to sports and recreation
  27. Ida Ballou Littlefield Memorial TrustProvidence, RI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $4,000 to sports and recreation
  28. PK Johnstone & He Kimball FoundationWest Warwick, RI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $3,500 to sports and recreation
  29. The Solstice TrustNewport, RI · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $3,000 to sports and recreation
  30. Lyn & Margaret Comfort Charitable FoundationNewport, RI · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $3,000 to sports and recreation
  31. The de Ramel FoundationNewport, RI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $3,000 to sports and recreation
  32. The O'Halloran Family FoundationNorth Kingstown, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $2,500 to sports and recreation
  33. Fuller Family Charitable TrustProvidence, RI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $2,500 to sports and recreation
  34. Columbus Door Company Private FoundationWarwick, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $2,500 to sports and recreation
  35. Ira S& Anna Galkin Charitable TRProvidence, RI · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $2,000 to sports and recreation
  36. MC Scholarship FoundationNewport, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $1,500 to sports and recreation
  37. Kilmartin Charitable CorporationPawtucket, RI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $1,000 to sports and recreation
  38. The Winter Family FoundationWarwick, RI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $1,000 to sports and recreation
  39. Ress Family FoundationProvidence, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $500 to sports and recreation
  40. The Chase Family FoundationEast Providence, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $500 to sports and recreation
  41. Gilbane Family Foundation IncProvidence, RI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $250 to sports and recreation
  42. Humphrey FoundationTiverton, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $100 to sports and recreation
  43. Collette FoundationPawtucket, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $50 to sports and recreation

Open to applications

18 foundations

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

  1. Ralph R Papitto & Barbara A Papitto Private Family FoundationProvidence, RI · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $162,500 to sports and recreation
  2. Textron Charitable Trust DTD 122353Providence, RI · tax year 2024 31 grants Accepts applications $61,711 to sports and recreation
  3. Charitable Trust Under Article VII ofJamestown, RI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to sports and recreation
  4. Banknewport Charitable Foundation IncNewport, RI · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $25,000 to sports and recreation
  5. Washington Trust Co Charitable FDNWesterly, RI · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $12,000 to sports and recreation
  6. Newportfed Charitable FoundationNewport, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to sports and recreation
  7. Navigant Credit Union Charitable Foundation IncSmithfield, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to sports and recreation
  8. Hope FoundationRiverside, RI · tax year 2025 4 grants Accepts applications $9,250 to sports and recreation
  9. Rhode Island Campus ClubNorth Smithfield, RI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to sports and recreation
  10. Mary D Chafee Fund Co Mark ChafeeLittle Compton, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to sports and recreation
  11. Providence Shelter for Colored ChildrenProvidence, RI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to sports and recreation
  12. CVS FoundationWoonsocket, RI · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $5,000 to sports and recreation
  13. Ida Ballou Littlefield Memorial TrustProvidence, RI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $4,000 to sports and recreation
  14. Fuller Family Charitable TrustProvidence, RI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $2,500 to sports and recreation
  15. Ira S& Anna Galkin Charitable TRProvidence, RI · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $2,000 to sports and recreation
  16. MC Scholarship FoundationNewport, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $1,500 to sports and recreation
  17. The Chase Family FoundationEast Providence, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $500 to sports and recreation
  18. Humphrey FoundationTiverton, RI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $100 to sports and recreation