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We are proud to be part of the Rhode Island community! Follow our blog for the latest news and occasional commentary about what’s happening at the Foundation and around our great state.

Donor stories, Philanthropy

SouthSide Elementary Charter School Fund »

By Jean Cohoon / July 28, 2016

SouthSide Elementary Charter School provides its young students with a solid step toward college, while emphasizing community engagement and leadership.

Arts, Grants

TGIF at the Newport Jazz Festival »

By Chris Barnett / July 27, 2016

There once again will be a third day of performances at the Newport Jazz Festival this year. Our $30,000 grant will help showcase emerging artists and future stars this Friday at Fort Adams State Park.

Civic Leadership Fund, Philanthropy

Philanthropy inspires us »

By Jim Sanzi / July 26, 2016

Last week, we invited five of our partners who are passionate about giving and actively engaged in philanthropy - Linda Fain, Malcolm Farmer III, Alan Harlam, Bhikhaji Maneckji, and Anne Sage - to share their unique stories and experiences.

Grants, News and media, Press release

Grants fund services for LGBTQ RI'ers »

By Chris Barnett / July 22, 2016

This important work is enhanced by strengthening alliances between nonprofits working to address the most critical needs of Rhode Island’s LGBTQ communities, including investments in health, education and the arts, as well as issues critical to young and elderly members of the community.

Donor stories, Philanthropy

Alliance Française of Providence Endowment Fund »

By Jean Cohoon / July 20, 2016

“The Alliance Française of Providence has been a beacon of French culture, language, and ‘art de vivre’ in Rhode Island for more than 115 years." - Dominique Gregoire, executive director

Education, Grants

Seeding innovation in Rhode Island's schools »

By / July 11, 2016

What do we mean when we say “innovation” in the education context? To us, innovative approaches in education are those new ideas that hold transformative promise to produce measurable results for a specific need in a sustainable and replicable way.

News and media, Press release

Arianne Corrente named communications director »

By Chris Barnett / July 6, 2016

“Arianne has a wealth of experience in the nonprofit and public sectors.”

Grants, Health, Healthy Lives, News and media, Press release

Nonprofits can apply for nearly $300,000 to improve health care »

By Chris Barnett / July 5, 2016

Nonprofit organizations have until Aug. 29 to apply for grants to improve primary health care and health outcomes. Nearly $300,000 is available for distribution, with approximately 6 to 10 awards anticipated.

Grants, News and media, Press release

Nonprofits share $259,000 to serve Newport County residents »

By Chris Barnett / July 1, 2016

Forty organizations serving Newport County residents will share $259,000. The grants will underwrite a host of programs ranging from job readiness training and after-school activities to preventing relationship violence and stocking food pantries.

Rhode Island Foundation announces six recipients of college scholarships in the name of Roger Williams Posted 2 months ago
The four-year, renewable scholarships are through the Carter Roger Williams Initiative, which was launched two years ago by philanthropists Letitia and late John Carter.
Rhode Island Foundation awards $285,000 to Newport County nonprofits Posted 2 months ago
The grants, through our Newport County Fund, will underwrite a host of activities ranging from workforce training and after-school activities to preventing relationship violence and protecting vulnerable seniors.
$2.6 million awarded for behavioral health care Posted 3 months ago
Six nonprofit organizations will use $2.6 million in grants to support primary and secondary prevention models and high-quality, affordable behavioral health care services across the state. The funding is the first from the Behavioral Health Fund at the Rhode Island Foundation.
Vision and commitment Posted 3 months ago
Hundreds of community and business leaders, donors, grant recipients, and other partners gathered at the Rhode Island Convention Center on May 16 for our 2019 Annual Meeting. Here are highlights of what our President and CEO Neil D. Steinberg told them.
Rose Fund grants stimulate civic and cultural dialogue Posted 3 months ago
The primary goals are to strengthen libraries and other civic, cultural and literacy-focused organizations and expand their role as community centers that stimulate dialogue around critical issues.