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As of December 31, 2010, generous Rhode Islanders had established the 1,218 permanent endowments listed here, growing the Foundation’s assets to $572 million. Each endowment has a story behind it, a purpose before it. Together, these endowments reflect the collective philanthropy of our many communities.

The following is a list of the endowments at The Rhode Island Foundation with a balance of at least
$10,000 or, if established before 1995, a balance of at least $5,000. Donors who wish to remain anonymous are not listed.

Fund stories appearing for the first time in the Foundation Annual Report are featured here

Funds with a red star were established at the Foundation at least 50 years ago!

To learn about creating your own legacy, contact the Development Department at (401) 274-4564. 

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Fund Listing

Fund TypeYear Inc.  
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Fund for Rhode Island
the Foundation’s permanent fund that supports our mission to meet the needs of the people of Rhode Island
Unrestricted1916
Fund for a Healthy Rhode Island
for projects designed to have the greatest impact on quality and affordable health care in Rhode Island
Field of Interest2008
Fund for Education
for public education in Rhode Island
Field of Interest2010
Fund for Arts & Culture
for a thriving arts community in Rhode Island
Field of Interest2010
Fund for Community & Economic Development
for affordable housing and workforce development
Field of Interest2010
Fund for the Environment
for the conservation, restoration, and stewardship of Rhode Island’s natural resources
Field of Interest2010
Fund for Human Services
for the support of at-risk children and youth
Field of Interest2010
Black Philanthropy Fund
for the needs and aspirations of Blacks in Rhode Island
Field of Interest2007
Equity Action Fund
for the state's LGBTQ communities
Field of Interest2003
Initiative for Nonprofit Excellence Fund
for the Foundation Initiative
Designated2008
Newport County Fund
for activities and organizations throughout Newport County
Field of Interest2002
5374 43rd Signal Company Veterans Association/Robert L. Grace Fund2|1027|1029 43rd Signal Company Veterans Association/Robert L. Grace Fund
Donor Advised2009
 
5378 Lorne A. Adrain Fund for Children2|1027|1029 Lorne A. Adrain Fund for Children
Donor Advised2000
 
5379 Lorne A. Adrain Fund for Community Leadership2|1027|1029 Lorne A. Adrain Fund for Community Leadership
Donor Advised1997
 
5380 Lorne A. Adrain Fund for Special Olympics2|1027|1029 Lorne A. Adrain Fund for Special Olympics
Donor Advised1998
 
5381 Ross and Mary Aiello Fund2|1027|1029 Ross and Mary Aiello Fund
Unrestricted1979
 
5382 Louise M. Aldrich Fund - for needy children2|1027|1029 Louise M. Aldrich Fund - for needy children
for the care of needy and worthy children
Field of Interest2006
 
5383 Louise M. Aldrich Fund - for National Arthritis Foundation2|1027|1029 Louise M. Aldrich Fund - for National Arthritis Foundation
for the National Arthritis Foundation
Designated1987
 
5384 Allen Family Fund2|1027|1029 Allen Family Fund
Donor Advised2006
 
5385 Alperin Hirsch Family Fund2|1027|1029 Alperin Hirsch Family Fund
for the United Way of Rhode Island, Community Care Fund, to Shea Senior High School for a scholarship, to the Rhode Island Scholarship Assistance Fund, and to Rhode Island for Community & Justice
Designated1995