Mary LeMoine Potter Fund Grants

Mary LeMoine Potter Fund Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Rhode Island Community Foundation
Amount: US $4,000 - US $16,000
Last Updated: February 09, 2026

Summary

The Mary LeMoine Potter Fund Grants, managed by the Rhode Island Foundation, support organizations benefiting Kingston residents. Established by Mary LeMoine Potter's will, the fund aims to uplift the historic village through various projects. The Potter Fund Advisory Committee reviews submissions annually to recommend funding. Organizations without 501(c)3 status can apply with a fiscal sponsor. However, those owing grant reports to the Foundation are ineligible for funding.

Overview

Rhode Island Foundation: Mary LeMoine Potter Fund Grant “My choice is to help my own village, if possible.” Those were the words of Mary LeMoine Potter in the will that established a fund in her name at the Rhode Island Foundation to benefit Kingston. According to her wishes, the net income from her endowment is used to support organizations and projects primarily benefiting residents of the historic village of Kingston. The Mary LeMoine Potter Fund is managed by the Rhode Island Foundation with recommendations from the Potter Fund Advisory Committee. The committee meets annually to review submissions and to make recommendations to the Foundation.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Organizations and projects primarily benefiting residents of the historic village of Kingston"We are not a 501(c)3 but we have a fiscal sponsor. Can we still apply for funding?" Yes. Here's a resource for you to review as you consider applying to one of our grant programs.

Ineligibility

Grants will not be made to organizations that owe the Foundation a grant report.