WTCF: Sponsorships Grant
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: Washington Trust does not generally make contributions to or for the following:Organizations outside of our defined market areaIndividuals.
- Not eligible: Religious organizations.
- Not eligible: Political campaigns or candidatesLabor, fraternal and veterans organizations.
- Not eligible: Travel expenses, registration fees or conferences.
- Not eligible: Pass through donations.
- Not eligible: National health research/service organizationsAdvertising, fundraising, or incentive programs
Overview
Washington Trust Charitable Foundation offers community event sponsorships to support local initiatives such as road races, concerts, and festivals. However, requests must be made in writing at least 90 days prior to the event. It is important to note that the foundation does not contribute to organizations outside its defined market area, individuals, religious organizations, political campaigns, and certain other categories. This ensures focused support for community-driven activities.
NOTE: All requests must be in writing at least 90 days prior to the event.
Community Event Sponsorships
RI Food BankWashington Trust sponsors a wide range of community events and activities such as road races, concerts, festivals and much more.
Ineligibility
Washington Trust does not generally make contributions to or for the following:Organizations outside of our defined market areaIndividualsReligious organizationsPolitical campaigns or candidatesLabor, fraternal and veterans organizationsTravel expenses, registration fees or conferencesPass through donationsNational health research/service organizationsAdvertising, fundraising, or incentive programs
What Washington Trust Co Charitable Fdn actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 138
- Total given
- $832K
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Range
- $250–$61K
- By dollars: Rhode Island 92%, New York 5%, Connecticut <1%. Top recipient cities: Providence, RI; Westerly, RI; Pawtucket, RI.
- 99% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 38% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
United Way of Rhode Island · Providence, RI
Unrestricted gift
$61K
Town of Westerly · Westerly, RI
Westerly ice rink
$50K
Local Initiatives Support Corporation · New York, NY
Unrestricted gift
$40K
Community College of Rhode Island · Warwick, RI
Unrestricted gift
$30K
Rhode Island Community Food Bank · Providence, RI
Unrestricted gift
$29K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Community services
- Recreation
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