THE BEACON FOUNDATION
Warwick, RI, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
85-4065871
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Warwick, RI, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
85-4065871
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Beacon Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization focused on human services, with a grantmaking scale of $393.8K distributed among 140 grantees in the filing year 2024. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section on their profile page to assess fit for funding opportunities.
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Cause Areas
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Human services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
RHODE ISLAND INSTITUTE FOR LABOR STUDIES AND RESEARCH
Cranston, RI
$100K
11%

RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY FOOD BANK ASSOCIATION
Providence, RI
$41.8K
5%

CROSSROADS RHODE ISLAND
Providence, RI
$26.2K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
346
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$1.6K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE BEACON FOUNDATION?
Yes. THE BEACON FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does THE BEACON FOUNDATION give?
THE BEACON FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Texas. 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 BEACON FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE BEACON FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE BEACON FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE BEACON FOUNDATION awarded about 350 grants, totaling nearly $394 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE BEACON FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE BEACON FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 140 grantees. Recent grantees include RHODE ISLAND INSTITUTE FOR LABOR STUDIES AND RESEARCH, RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY FOOD BANK ASSOCIATION, and CROSSROADS RHODE ISLAND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE BEACON FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting THE BEACON FOUNDATION’s website.
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