RHODE ISLAND COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES
RHODE ISLAND COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES
PROVIDENCE, RI, US
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a.k.a Rhode Island Humanities
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
05-0376246
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Regional Funder
Women Led
RHODE ISLAND COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES
PROVIDENCE, RI, US
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a.k.a Rhode Island Humanities
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
05-0376246
•
•
Regional Funder
Women Led
AI Summary
The Rhode Island Council for the Humanities is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking within Rhode Island, having paid a total of $134.8K across 120 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Council can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
Rhode Island Humanities seeds, supports, and strengthens public history, cultural heritage, civic education, and community engagement by and for all Rhode Islanders.
Cause Areas
11
Education
Humanities
Museums
Public arts
Performing arts
Public affairs
Social sciences
Historical activities
Folk arts
Cultural awareness
Community and economic development
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Populations
2
Adults
Children and youth
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE MANTON AVENUE PROJECT
Providence, RI
$90K
4%
Little Compton Historical Society Inc
Little Compton, RI
$90K
4%
NEWPORT FILM INC
Newport, RI
$80.5K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
12
Median 1st year grant
$8K
Median 2nd year grant
$8.2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to RHODE ISLAND COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES?
No. RHODE ISLAND COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does RHODE ISLAND COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES give?
RHODE ISLAND COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES primarily gives to organizations located in Rhode Island, New York, and Massachusetts. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are RHODE ISLAND COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES’s grants?
The largest share of grants from RHODE ISLAND COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $8,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does RHODE ISLAND COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES make each year?
In 2024, RHODE ISLAND COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $135 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did RHODE ISLAND COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES fund recently?
In 2024, RHODE ISLAND COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES awarded grants to about 120 grantees. Recent grantees include THE MANTON AVENUE PROJECT, Little Compton Historical Society Inc, and NEWPORT FILM INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to RHODE ISLAND COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES?
RHODE ISLAND COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.