Better Lives Rhode Island
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$592K
Foundation funders
15
Grants recorded
41
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Better Lives Rhode Island?
Better Lives Rhode Island is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by The Rhode Island Community Foundation ($232K), United Way of Rhode Island Inc ($191K), F B Hazard-Gen Charity FD ($54K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $592K in grants to Better Lives Rhode Island between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | $231,936 | 7 | 2020–2024 |
| United Way of Rhode Island Inc | $190,887 | 3 | 2019–2022 |
| F B Hazard-Gen Charity FD | $54,250 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| June Rockwell Levy Foundation Incorporated | $36,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| The Champlin Foundation | $33,431 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Rhode Island Community Food Bank | $12,881 | 2 | 2023–2025 |
| Adelaide Dawson Lynch Mem Trust | $7,000 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| Uw Urania C Sherburne | $5,500 | 2 | 2020–2025 |
| Washington Trust Co Charitable Fdn | $5,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Billy Andrade-Brad Faxon Charities for Children Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Harry M Miriam C Will C Horton F | $3,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Centreville Savings Bank Charitable | $3,000 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Banknewport Charitable Foundation Inc | $2,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| Eastern Bank Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Citizens Charitable Foundation | $136 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2021) to $190K (2022). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $36K.
What grants has Better Lives Rhode Island received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | F B Hazard-Gen Charity FD | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $17,000 |
| 2025 | Rhode Island Community Food Bank | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,881 |
| 2025 | Uw Urania C Sherburne | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $4,000 |
| 2025 | Harry M Miriam C Will C Horton F | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $3,000 |
| 2025 | Banknewport Charitable Foundation Inc | EXEMPT PURPOSE | $2,500 |
| 2025 | Adelaide Dawson Lynch Mem Trust | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $1,500 |
| 2025 | Eastern Bank Foundation | EXEMPT PURPOSE | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Washington Trust Co Charitable Fdn | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $1,000 |
| 2024 | F B Hazard-Gen Charity FD | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $15,000 |
| 2024 | June Rockwell Levy Foundation Incorporated | BASIC HUMAN NEEDS | $12,000 |
| 2024 | The Rhode Island Community Foundation | BHN - BASIC HUMAN NEEDS (PRIMARY) | $5,250 |
| 2024 | Washington Trust Co Charitable Fdn | OPERATIONAL | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Adelaide Dawson Lynch Mem Trust | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $1,000 |
| 2023 | F B Hazard-Gen Charity FD | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $12,000 |
| 2023 | June Rockwell Levy Foundation Incorporated | BASIC HUMAN NEEDS | $12,000 |
| 2023 | The Rhode Island Community Foundation | OTHER | $8,500 |
| 2023 | Rhode Island Community Food Bank | CAPITAL | $7,000 |
| 2023 | Adelaide Dawson Lynch Mem Trust | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Washington Trust Co Charitable Fdn | OPERATIONAL | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Centreville Savings Bank Charitable | EXEMPT PURPOSE | $1,000 |
| 2022 | The Rhode Island Community Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $125,000 |
| 2022 | The Champlin Foundation | UPGRADES FOR FOOD PANTRY AND SOCIAL SERVICE OFFICE IN NEW LOCATION | $24,645 |
| 2022 | United Way of Rhode Island Inc | DESIGNATED DONATION/GRANT | $15,322 |
| 2022 | June Rockwell Levy Foundation Incorporated | FOOD AND CLIENT ASSISTANCE | $12,000 |
| 2022 | F B Hazard-Gen Charity FD | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $10,250 |
| 2022 | Washington Trust Co Charitable Fdn | OPERATIONAL | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Centreville Savings Bank Charitable | EXEMPT PURPOSE | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Adelaide Dawson Lynch Mem Trust | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Citizens Charitable Foundation | MATCHING GIFT | $136 |
| 2021 | The Rhode Island Community Foundation | WEEKLY MEAL SITE FOR THE HOMELESS; COVID-19 VACCINATION INCENTIVE FUND GRANT | $15,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 41 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Better Lives Rhode Island?
Better Lives Rhode Island is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by The Rhode Island Community Foundation ($232K), United Way of Rhode Island Inc ($191K), F B Hazard-Gen Charity FD ($54K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $592K in grants to Better Lives Rhode Island between 2019–2025.
Who is Better Lives Rhode Island's largest funder?
The Rhode Island Community Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Better Lives Rhode Island, with $232K across 7 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Better Lives Rhode Island received?
IRS 990 filings record $592K in grants to Better Lives Rhode Island across 41 grants from 15 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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