Higher Ground International
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$2.9M
Foundation funders
16
Grants recorded
40
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Higher Ground International?
Higher Ground International is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Ralph R Papitto & Barbara a Papitto ($1.2M), The Champlin Foundation ($599K), The Rhode Island Community Foundation ($528K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.9M in grants to Higher Ground International between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph R Papitto & Barbara a Papitto | $1,221,500 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| The Champlin Foundation | $598,999 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | $527,572 | 9 | 2020–2024 |
| United Way of Rhode Island Inc | $292,760 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| James M Cox Foundation of Georgia Inc | $150,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Cvs Foundation | $50,890 | 2 | 2024 |
| Citizens Community Foundation | $20,000 | 2 | 2025 |
| Point32health Foundation Inc | $20,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Amica Companies Foundation | $10,053 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Ppl Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| June Rockwell Levy Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Papitto Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Ida Ballou Littlefield Memorial Trust | $5,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Centreville Savings Bank Charitable | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Marasco & Nesselbush Charitable | $3,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Washington Trust Co Charitable Fdn | $2,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Higher Ground International received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | United Way of Rhode Island Inc | DONOR DESIGNATION/GRANT | $44,155 |
| 2025 | Citizens Community Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Citizens Community Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Ralph R Papitto & Barbara a Papitto | GRANTS | $403,000 |
| 2024 | James M Cox Foundation of Georgia Inc | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| 2024 | The Rhode Island Community Foundation | BHN - BASIC HUMAN NEEDS (PRIMARY) | $146,775 |
| 2024 | United Way of Rhode Island Inc | DONOR DESIGNATION/GRANT | $81,389 |
| 2024 | The Champlin Foundation | VEHICLE PURCHASE | $80,000 |
| 2024 | Cvs Foundation | SMALL GRANT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Ppl Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Papitto Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Amica Companies Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Ida Ballou Littlefield Memorial Trust | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Washington Trust Co Charitable Fdn | OPERATIONAL | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Cvs Foundation | VOLUNTEER CHALLENGE GRANTS | $890 |
| 2023 | Ralph R Papitto & Barbara a Papitto | GRANTS | $402,500 |
| 2023 | The Champlin Foundation | EXTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO NEW HEADQUARTERS | $300,000 |
| 2023 | United Way of Rhode Island Inc | DESIGNATED DONATION/GRANT | $75,898 |
| 2023 | The Rhode Island Community Foundation | HEALTHY LIVES | $14,306 |
| 2023 | June Rockwell Levy Foundation | BASIC HUMAN NEEDS | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Centreville Savings Bank Charitable | EXEMPT PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Ida Ballou Littlefield Memorial Trust | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Marasco & Nesselbush Charitable | CHARIABLE | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Washington Trust Co Charitable Fdn | OPERATIONAL | $1,000 |
| 2022 | The Champlin Foundation | ROOF REPLACEMENT AND VEHICLE PURCHASE | $170,000 |
| 2022 | The Rhode Island Community Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2022 | United Way of Rhode Island Inc | DESIGNATED DONATION/GRANT | $91,318 |
| 2022 | The Rhode Island Community Foundation | CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE FOOD & SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Amica Companies Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Marasco & Nesselbush Charitable | CHARIABLE | $2,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 40 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Higher Ground International?
Higher Ground International is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Ralph R Papitto & Barbara a Papitto ($1.2M), The Champlin Foundation ($599K), The Rhode Island Community Foundation ($528K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.9M in grants to Higher Ground International between 2020–2025.
Who is Higher Ground International's largest funder?
Ralph R Papitto & Barbara a Papitto is the largest recorded funder of Higher Ground International, with $1.2M across 3 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has Higher Ground International received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.9M in grants to Higher Ground International across 40 grants from 16 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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