THE RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
THE RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
PROVIDENCE, RI, US
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a.k.a Rhode Island Foundation
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
22-2604963
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Women Led
BIPOC Led
LGBTQ+ Led
THE RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
PROVIDENCE, RI, US
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a.k.a Rhode Island Foundation
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501(c)(3)
•
EIN
22-2604963
•
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Women Led
BIPOC Led
LGBTQ+ Led
AI Summary
The Rhode Island Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking within Rhode Island, having distributed a total of $72 million across 1,718 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants solely by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
WE ARE A COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DEDICATED TO MEETING THE NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE OF RHODE ISLAND.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Populations
39
Adults
Children and youth
Indigenous peoples
Multiracial people
People of African descent
People of Asian descent
People of European descent
People of Latin American descent
People of Middle Eastern descent
Caregivers
Families
Non-adult children
Parents
Widows and widowers
Heterosexuals
Intersex people
LGBTQ people
Men and boys
Women and girls
People with disabilities
People with diseases and illnesses
Persons with substance use disorder(s)
Pregnant people
At-risk youth
Economically disadvantaged people
Immigrants and migrants
Incarcerated people
Victims and oppressed people
Academics
Activists
Artists and performers
Domestic workers
Emergency responders
Farmers
Prostituted Persons
Retired people
Self-employed people
Unemployed people
Veterans
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNITED WAY OF RHODE ISLAND INC
$50.2M
8%
DORCAS INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF RHODE ISLAND INC
$9.5M
1%
RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY FOOD BANK ASSOCIATION
$9M
1%
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Total No. of Grants
977
Median 1st year grant
$15.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$20.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Key Impact Metrics
1
Government Grants
2023
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. THE RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
THE RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New York. 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 THE RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $16 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 980 grants, totaling nearly $72 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1,720 grantees. Recent grantees include UNITED WAY OF RHODE ISLAND INC, DORCAS INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF RHODE ISLAND INC, and RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY FOOD BANK ASSOCIATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
THE RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.