The Rhode Island Community Foundation
The Rhode Island Community Foundation is Rhode Island's only community foundation, based in Providence. As a 501(c)(3) public charity, the organization mobilizes generosity and motivates change to address community needs across the state. The Foundation has been operating since 1916 and received its IRS tax-exempt ruling in 1985.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.3B
+7.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$72.0M
-10.8% YoY
Grant Count
977
+4.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$74K
-14.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: As Rhode Island's only community foundation, the Foundation mobilizes generosity and motivates change that makes a difference. Through strong partnerships and building on work that's come before, the organization works to create progress that lasts and improve the lives of all Rhode Islanders.
Primary Focus Areas:
The Foundation addresses six identified community priorities essential for a thriving Rhode Island:
- Economic Security
- Education
- Health
Secondary Focus Areas:
- Arts & Culture
- Environment
- Children & Families
- Housing
Grantmaking Approaches:
The Foundation supports grants through multiple strategies:
- Policy, advocacy, and systems reform—funding projects involving research and analysis on pressing issues, and advocacy that gives voice to underrepresented groups and promotes institutional change
- Organizational and leadership capacity—funding projects to increase nonprofit capacity
- Innovative models and proven programs—funding projects based on unique research or experience in a field
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $5,020 to $5,005,549.
Review Cycle
**Active Grant Opportunities:** The Foundation maintains 39 live grant opportunities, including programs such as:
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation primarily funds organizations and projects in Rhode Island, with some grantmaking extending to Massachusetts and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $1.35 billion
- Annual Revenue: $147 million
- Annual Expenses: $95.2 million
- Total Liabilities: $4.5 million
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $1,257,515,540
- Total Revenues: $87,701,485
- Total Expenses: $102,860,359
Staffing: The Foundation employs 59 staff members.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,349,471,706 | $1,257,515,540 | $1,164,890,574 |
| Revenue | $147,291,921 | $87,701,485 | $94,559,880 |
| Expenses | $95,208,024 | $102,860,359 | $94,070,249 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $90,705,183 | $44,374,465 | $35,781,618 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
42 open opportunities from The Rhode Island Community Foundation
1829 Legacy Fund Grants
THE RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Arts in Academics Grant
THE RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
US $500 - US $1,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Barrington District Nursing Association Fund Grant
THE RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
US $1,000 - US $15,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| G ALAN KUROSE MD MBA FACP | CHAIRPERSON | 2 | — |
| JANET ROBINSON | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| CARRIE BRIDGES FELIZ MPH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MELISSA R DUBOSE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JONATHAN D FAIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EDWARD O HANDY III | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANN-MARIE HARRINGTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MEGHAN HUGHES PHD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SALLY E LAPIDES | DIRECTOR (AS OF 05/2024) | 1 | — |
| SILVERMOON MARS LAROSE | DIRECTOR (AS OF 05/2024) | 1 | — |
| TONY MENDEZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| THERESA MOORE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PETER R PHILLIPS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAMES WRIGHT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID CICILLINE | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $795,906 |
| JENNIFER REID | VP OF FINANCE & CEO | 40 | $282,816 |
| BRIDGET BARATTA | VP OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $236,971 |
| KATHLEEN MALIN | CTO/VP OF OPERATIONS | 40 | $218,187 |
| JENNIFER PEREIRA | VP OF GRANTS & CLIMATE DIRECTOR | 40 | $187,976 |
| ARIANNE CORRENTE | VP OF COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING | 40 | $187,546 |
| ANGELA ANKOMA | VP & ED EQUITY LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE | 40 | $181,422 |
| SHARON COLLIER | VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES | 40 | $188,590 |
| DANIEL KERTZNER | SENIOR PHILANTHROPIC ADVISOR | 40 | $180,987 |
| JILL PFITZENMAYER | VP OF CAPACITY BUILDING | 40 | $162,941 |
| CHRISTOPHER BIZZACCO | CHIEF OF STAFF | 40 | $226,557 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Rhode Island Foundation has achieved significant milestones in recent years:
Rhode Island Foundation grants nearly $7 million to dozens of nonprofitsAwarded a record $93 million in grants in 2025
Rhode Island Foundation grants nearly $7 million to dozens of nonprofitsMade its 109th year its best yet for grantmaking
Supported 2,600 nonprofits through grants
Rhode Island Foundation grants nearly $7 million to dozens of nonprofitsGranted nearly $7 million to dozens of nonprofits in a recent grant cycle
Rhode Island Foundation grants nearly $7 million to dozens of nonprofitsPublished its 2025 Magazine, which spotlights remarkable work happening in Rhode Island communities and addresses complexities including evolving economic landscapes and transformation in how communities connect and learn from each other
Rhode Island Foundation grants nearly $7 million to dozens of nonprofitsLaunched "Fixing the Formula," an initiative addressing Rhode Island's school funding system, working with a Blue Ribbon Commission and Brown University's Annenberg Institute to create a fair and transparent funding system for Rhode Island's public schools
Rhode Island Foundation grants nearly $7 million to dozens of nonprofitsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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