RI Society of Certified Public

The Beacon Foundation

Warwick, RI

The Beacon Foundation funds U.S. nonprofits and municipalities working in health, wellness, education, disability services, and other charitable or civic areas, with priority for Rhode Island and nearby communities. Its 2025 grants ranged from $20 to $20,100, with a median of $1,000. It accepts unsolicited requests.

Paul G Arpin Charitable Trust

Essex, CT

The trust’s 2024 grants supported program services and general support, with reported awards ranging from $2,000 to $3,577,632; the median was $7,000, though most of the total went to one recipient. It is based in Essex, Connecticut, and all 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Rhode Island. The available information does not say whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

John D & K a Johnston Foundation

Dallas, TX

Mary D Chafee Fund Co Mark Chafee

Little Compton, RI

The fund supports less fortunate families, seniors, women and children, and community-based education, as well as related health, family-service, food, arts and conservation work in Rhode Island and Hancock County, Maine. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,000 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. It accepts written proposals with current financial information through Coastline Trust Co.; no deadline is stated.

Mutual of America Foundation

New York, NY

Chelsea Groton Foundation

Groton, CT

North Family Trust Robert Cummings

Newport, RI

The trust funds charitable organizations in Newport County, Rhode Island, including those working in social services, education, hunger relief, and animal welfare. Its 2025 grants totaled $42,637 across 20 awards, ranging from $1,000 to $6,000, with a median grant of $2,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

United Way of Rhode Island Inc

Providence, RI

United Way of Rhode Island funds Rhode Island nonprofits working on economic security, children’s learning, housing, food access, safety, and related community needs. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,008 to $547,033, with a median of $15,000; its emergency grants offer up to $50,000, with average awards of $25,000–$30,000. It accepts applications for emergency grants on a rolling basis.

The Chicago Community Trust

Chicago, IL

The Chicago Community Trust funds nonprofits addressing economic mobility, wealth gaps, and urgent community needs, with priorities including homeownership, small businesses, education, quality jobs, and investment in underinvested communities. Its 2025 itemized grants had a median of $26,500, though awards vary widely; grants generally benefit Chicago-region residents, and the Trust directs applicants to open opportunities but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Alletta Morris McBean Charitable Trust

La Quinta, CA

The Trust funds nonprofits serving Newport and Aquidneck Island, Rhode Island, with emphasis on quality of life and local history; recent grants have supported health care, education, youth, preservation, conservation, and maritime activities. Its typical grant was about $50,000 in 2024 (median), with awards ranging from $12,500 to $500,000. It accepts written requests for specific projects.

Bristol County Savings Charitable

Taunton, MA

Bristol County Savings Charitable funds 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in education and literacy, economic development, affordable housing, and critical needs in communities across Bristol County, Massachusetts, and Providence County, Rhode Island. Its current program lists awards up to $10,000; 2025 grants had a median of $5,000. It accepts applications through its grant process, and giving is not limited to preselected organizations.

Newportfed Charitable Foundation

Newport, RI

The foundation supports a range of community, social-service, arts, health, and environmental organizations, with 2025 grants going to Rhode Island recipients. Its 44 grants ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median of $2,750. It asks applicants to submit a letter describing the proposed grant purpose, the organization’s operations and history, and its tax-exempt status.