RHODE ISLAND BAR FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Rhode Island Bar Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives within Rhode Island. With a total of $1.2 million in grants paid in 2025 to six grantees, the foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
RHODE ISLAND BAR FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO FOSTER AND MAINTAIN THE HONOR AND INTEGRITY OF THE PROFESSION OF LAW AND TO STUDY, IMPROVE AND FACILITATE THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE IN RHODE ISLAND, AS WELL AS PROMOTE THE STUDY OF LAW, RESEARCH THEREIN AND DIFFUSION OF KNOWLEDGE AND TO PROMOTE HIGH STANDARDS OF LEGAL EDUCATION.
Cause Areas
2
Education
Law
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
RHODE ISLAND LEGAL SERVICES INC
Providence, RI
$3.5M
43%
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR SIMPLIFIED KUNDALINI YOGA
BOULDER, CO
$704.4K
9%
DAY ONE
Pasadena, CA
$68.1K
< 1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to RHODE ISLAND BAR FOUNDATION?
No. RHODE ISLAND BAR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does RHODE ISLAND BAR FOUNDATION give?
RHODE ISLAND BAR FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Rhode Island, Colorado, and California. 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 BAR FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from RHODE ISLAND BAR FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $8,750. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does RHODE ISLAND BAR FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, RHODE ISLAND BAR FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did RHODE ISLAND BAR FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, RHODE ISLAND BAR FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 6 grantees. Recent grantees include RHODE ISLAND LEGAL SERVICES INC, INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR SIMPLIFIED KUNDALINI YOGA, and DAY ONE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to RHODE ISLAND BAR FOUNDATION?
RHODE ISLAND BAR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.