Groundwork Rhode Island
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.9M
Foundation funders
20
Grants recorded
46
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Groundwork Rhode Island?
Groundwork Rhode Island is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by Groundwork USA Inc ($598K), The Schmidt Family Foundation ($463K), Restore America's Estuaries ($392K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.9M in grants to Groundwork Rhode Island between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwork USA Inc | $598,083 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Schmidt Family Foundation | $463,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Restore America's Estuaries | $391,799 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| American Forests | $143,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Ralph R Papitto & Barbara a Papitto | $65,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| The Nordson Corporation Foundation | $48,524 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | $39,216 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | $35,957 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Miriam Hospital | $34,500 | 3 | 2019–2021 |
| June Rockwell Levy Foundation Incorporated | $20,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| AARP | $14,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| National Forest Foundation | $12,115 | 1 | 2022 |
| National League of Cities Institute Inc | $12,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Amica Companies Foundation | $10,350 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Environment Council of Rhode Island Education Fund | $8,300 | 1 | 2024 |
| Federal Hill Commerce Association | $8,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Mary D Chafee Fund Co Mark Chafee | $6,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Collette Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Urban Forestry Organization | $1,800 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2019) to $633K (2022). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $30K.
What grants has Groundwork Rhode Island received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | TREE PLANTING TO ENHANCE RHODE ISLAND BIRD HABITAT | $27,695 |
| 2025 | Mary D Chafee Fund Co Mark Chafee | OPERATIONS | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Restore America's Estuaries | COMMUNITY BASED COASTAL HABITAT RESTORATION | $185,632 |
| 2024 | The Schmidt Family Foundation | OCEAN STEWARDSHIP AND RESEARCH | $160,000 |
| 2024 | Groundwork USA Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $136,296 |
| 2024 | The Nordson Corporation Foundation | ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM | $20,000 |
| 2024 | The Rhode Island Community Foundation | ENV - ENVIRONMENT (PRIMARY) | $11,216 |
| 2024 | June Rockwell Levy Foundation Incorporated | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Environment Council of Rhode Island Education Fund | Green infrastructure coalition. | $8,300 |
| 2024 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | TREE PLANTING TO ENHANCE RHODE ISLAND BIRD HABITAT | $8,262 |
| 2024 | Mary D Chafee Fund Co Mark Chafee | OPERATIONS | $4,000 |
| 2024 | Amica Companies Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $175 |
| 2023 | Groundwork USA Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $167,284 |
| 2023 | The Schmidt Family Foundation | OCEAN STEWARDSHIP AND RESEARCH | $80,000 |
| 2023 | Ralph R Papitto & Barbara a Papitto | GRANTS | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Amica Companies Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Nordson Corporation Foundation | ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| 2023 | June Rockwell Levy Foundation Incorporated | CHILDREN AND FAMILY | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Federal Hill Commerce Association | VENTILATION GRANT - TO ASSIST WITH PROVIDING NEW EQUIPMENT | $8,000 |
| 2023 | Restore America's Estuaries | COMMUNITY BASED COASTAL HABITAT RESTORATION | $7,323 |
| 2023 | Urban Forestry Organization | URBAN FORESTRY | $1,800 |
| 2022 | Groundwork USA Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $203,923 |
| 2022 | Restore America's Estuaries | COMMUNITY BASED COASTAL HABITAT RESTORATION | $92,506 |
| 2022 | The Schmidt Family Foundation | OCEAN STEWARDSHIP AND RESEARCH | $90,000 |
| 2022 | The Schmidt Family Foundation | OCEAN STEWARDSHIP AND RESEARCH | $80,000 |
| 2022 | Ralph R Papitto & Barbara a Papitto | GRANTS | $50,000 |
| 2022 | American Forests | Addendum Groundwork RI HEZ Tree Planting | $43,000 |
| 2022 | The Rhode Island Community Foundation | GREEN TEAM YOUTH TREE STEWARDSHIP | $28,000 |
| 2022 | AARP | Grant to support AARP's Livable Communities initiative | $14,000 |
| 2022 | National Forest Foundation | SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS | $12,115 |
Showing 30 most recent of 46 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Groundwork Rhode Island?
Groundwork Rhode Island is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by Groundwork USA Inc ($598K), The Schmidt Family Foundation ($463K), Restore America's Estuaries ($392K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.9M in grants to Groundwork Rhode Island between 2019–2025.
Who is Groundwork Rhode Island's largest funder?
Groundwork USA Inc is the largest recorded funder of Groundwork Rhode Island, with $598K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Groundwork Rhode Island received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.9M in grants to Groundwork Rhode Island across 46 grants from 20 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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