Funding Amount

US $3,000 - US $10,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Geography

  • Applicant organizations must serve the people of Rhode Island.

Overview

The Harry M., Miriam C. and William C. Horton Fund Grant, established in 1948, supports public, charitable, educational, or religious purposes primarily benefiting the people of Rhode Island. The fund, created by Miriam Horton in memory of her husband and son, occasionally provides general operating support through one-year grants. Priority is given to requests focusing on basic needs, food, shelter, and healthcare, ensuring vital assistance to local organizations.

Harry M. Horton's wife Miriam established the Harry M., Miriam C. and William C. Horton Fund in 1948 to memorialize her husband and son William, and to benefit public, charitable, educational or religious purposes, societies or institutions which are organized under the laws of, or whose principal objects are carried out within the state of Rhode Island.
On occasions general operating support is considered. One-year grants are awarded.

Eligibility

Applicant organizations must serve the people of Rhode Island.

What Harry M Miriam C Will C Horton F actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
32
Total given
$376K
Median grant
$5,000
Range
$2,500–$125K
  • By dollars: Rhode Island 100%. Top recipient cities: Providence, RI; Newport, RI; Middletown, RI.
  • 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • Brown University · Providence, RI

    Unrestricted general

    $125K

  • Roger Williams Medical Center · Providence, RI

    Unrestricted general

    $125K

  • Dr Martin Luther King Jr Community Ctr · Newport, RI

    Unrestricted general

    $8,000

  • Rhode Island Community Food Bank · Providence, RI

    Unrestricted general

    $8,000

  • Community Preparatory School · Providence, RI

    Unrestricted general

    $5,425

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

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Education
  • Religious
  • Food
  • Housing
  • Healthcare

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