The Foundation has invested in an innovative partnership to transform a failing school and learn lessons that will improve the quality of public education throughout the state. Learn more about the inspiring efforts of the Central Falls School Department and the University of Rhode Island.
Unrestricted funds allow the Rhode Island Foundation the flexibility to respond to timely issues and the financial leverage to have an impact. Learn more about how the Foundation uses unrestricted funds to invest in the state from President and CEO Neil Steinberg and Grow Smart RI Executive Director Scott Wolf.
Proud Rhode Islanders Ray and Brenda Bolster talk about their partnership with The Rhode Island Foundation and the rewards they receive from giving back.
Anne Sage, daughter of George M. Sage, talks about her father’s legacy and her own approach to philanthropy. Special thanks to the Rhode Island Philharmonic for several photographs used in this video.
Ed Wood describes the inspiration behind his creative philanthropy, which turns a $1,000 contribution to the Conservation Stewardship Collaborative Endowment into $4,000 for the stewardship of conserved lands in Rhode Island.