Funding Amount

US $1,000 - US $5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

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Geography

  • Applicant organizations must serve the people of Rhode Island.

Overview

The Adelaide Dawson Lynch Trust Grant, established in 1993 in memory of Adelaide Dawson Lynch, aims to support charitable organizations in Rhode Island providing essential food and shelter to economically disadvantaged citizens. Grants typically range from $1,000 to $5,000, with larger amounts available for special initiatives. Eligible applicants must serve the Rhode Island community, focusing on housing, shelter, and human services.

Grant Amounts
Grants are typically between $1,000 and $5,000 and larger or multi-year grants may be made for special campaigns.

Eligibility

Applicant organizations must serve the people of Rhode Island.

What Adelaide Dawson Lynch Mem Trust actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
17
Total given
$23K
Median grant
$1,000
Range
$1,000–$2,500
  • By dollars: Rhode Island 100%. Top recipient cities: Providence, RI; Newport, RI; Bristol, RI.
  • 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • Jonnycake Center of Peace Dale · Peace Dale, RI

    Unrestricted general

    $2,500

  • Amos House Soup Kitchen & Food Pantry · Providence, RI

    Unrestricted general

    $2,000

  • McAuley Corporation · Providence, RI

    Unrestricted general

    $2,000

  • Westerly-Area-Rest-Meals-Warm-Inc · Westerly, RI

    Unrestricted general

    $2,000

  • Dr Martin Luther King Jr Comm Center · Newport, RI

    Unrestricted general

    $1,500

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Housing
  • Food security
  • Human services
  • Foundation

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