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Rhode Island Foundation 2009 Yearbook
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The Fund for a Healthy Rhode Island, “a catalyst for change,” focuses on primary care.

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“The INE allows us to deliberately, thoughtfully, and intentionally complement our ongoing grantmaking, and to find out what’s working so we can do more of it,” says David Hirsch, chairman.

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To honor George Graboy’s lasting contributions to the Foundation, the board of directors established an unrestricted fund in his name.

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Each of the 1,140 permanent endowments at the Foundation has a story behind it, a purpose before it. Read the stories behind funds established in 2008.

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The Foundation has made a significant ongoing investment in the URI/Central Falls partnership.

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The Black Philanthropy Initiative and Equity Action, two special campaigns at the Foundation, focus on social justice and equity for all Rhode Islanders.

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