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Est.

1916

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

THE RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that paid $72M across 866 grantees in filing year 2024. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

WE ARE A COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DEDICATED TO MEETING THE NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE OF RHODE ISLAND.
Total Funding Given
$72M
2024
Grantees funded
1.7K
Multi-year grantees
66%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
977
Median 1st year grant
$15.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$20.5K
D
David Cicilline
Executive
M
Melissa R Dubose
Board Member
G
G Alan Kurose Md Mba Facp
Board Member

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.