Looking Upwards Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$680K
Foundation funders
20
Grants recorded
56
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Looking Upwards Inc?
Looking Upwards Inc is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by The Rhode Island Community Foundation ($247K), Ejmp Fund for Philanthropy ($143K), Van Beuren Charitable Foundation Inc ($135K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $680K in grants to Looking Upwards Inc between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | $246,866 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| Ejmp Fund for Philanthropy | $142,736 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Van Beuren Charitable Foundation Inc | $135,360 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| The John E Fogarty Foundation for Persons W Intell and Dev Disabilities | $36,000 | 6 | 2021–2023 |
| The William Bingham Foundation | $30,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| United Way of Rhode Island Inc | $22,378 | 3 | 2022–2025 |
| North Family Trust Robert Cummings | $19,000 | 10 | 2021–2025 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | $18,078 | 1 | 2020 |
| Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge | $7,500 | 1 | 2023 |
| Howell Family Charitable Foundation | $5,500 | 3 | 2020–2021 |
| Arbella Insurance Foundation | $4,050 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| Bazarsky Family Foundation | $3,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| The Beacon Foundation | $3,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Berkshire Bank Foundation Inc | $2,500 | 1 | 2022 |
| Joan Parkos Moran Family Foundation | $1,500 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| The Francis Peck Charitable | $1,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Equitable Foundation Inc | $500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Cummings Goldman Foundation | $360 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | $354 | 1 | 2021 |
| Joan V Winiarski & Teresa W Merrill | $250 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Looking Upwards Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | United Way of Rhode Island Inc | DONOR DESIGNATION/GRANT | $7,943 |
| 2025 | North Family Trust Robert Cummings | TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | $2,500 |
| 2025 | North Family Trust Robert Cummings | TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | $2,500 |
| 2024 | The William Bingham Foundation | To support Parents as Teachers program | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Ejmp Fund for Philanthropy | SERVICES BY DESIGN | $20,000 |
| 2024 | The Rhode Island Community Foundation | HL - HEALTHY LIVES (PRIMARY) | $16,667 |
| 2024 | United Way of Rhode Island Inc | DONOR DESIGNATION/GRANT | $6,749 |
| 2024 | North Family Trust Robert Cummings | TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | $2,000 |
| 2024 | North Family Trust Robert Cummings | TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Bazarsky Family Foundation | SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH SPECIAL HEALTHCARE NEEDS. | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Joan Parkos Moran Family Foundation | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $500 |
| 2024 | The Beacon Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500 |
| 2024 | Equitable Foundation Inc | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $500 |
| 2024 | Joan V Winiarski & Teresa W Merrill | SUPPORT FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES AND THE FAMILIES OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH DIVERSE NEEDS. | $250 |
| 2023 | The Rhode Island Community Foundation | OTHER | $171,580 |
| 2023 | Van Beuren Charitable Foundation Inc | FOR THE INCREDIBLE YEARS PROGRAM AND LAUNCH OF DIALECTICAL BEHAVIORAL THERAPY FOR ADOLESCENTS | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Ejmp Fund for Philanthropy | SERVICES BY DESIGN | $21,736 |
| 2023 | Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge | GEN'L SUPPORT/ASSIST | $7,500 |
| 2023 | The John E Fogarty Foundation for Persons W Intell and Dev Disabilities | GRANT FUNDS FUNDED RESOURCES (STAFF, EQUIPMENT) TO STUDENT WITH DISABILITIES | $6,000 |
| 2023 | The John E Fogarty Foundation for Persons W Intell and Dev Disabilities | GRANT FUNDS FUNDED RESOURCES (STAFF, EQUIPMENT) TO STUDENT WITH DISABILITIES | $6,000 |
| 2023 | Arbella Insurance Foundation | UNRESTRICTED OPERATING FUNDS | $2,500 |
| 2023 | North Family Trust Robert Cummings | TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | $1,500 |
| 2023 | The Beacon Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,500 |
| 2023 | North Family Trust Robert Cummings | TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | $1,500 |
| 2023 | Bazarsky Family Foundation | SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH SPECIAL HEALTHCARE NEEDS. | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Ejmp Fund for Philanthropy | NEWPORT CITY PROGRAMMING | $46,000 |
| 2022 | Van Beuren Charitable Foundation Inc | FOR THE INCREDIBLE YEARS PROGRAM AND LAUNCH OF DIALECTICAL BEHAVIORAL THERAPY FOR ADOLESCENTS | $22,000 |
| 2022 | United Way of Rhode Island Inc | DESIGNATED DONATION/GRANT | $7,686 |
| 2022 | The Rhode Island Community Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $6,595 |
| 2022 | The John E Fogarty Foundation for Persons W Intell and Dev Disabilities | GRANT FUNDS FUNDED RESOURCES (STAFF, EQUIPMENT) TO STUDENT WITH DISABILITIES | $6,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 56 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Looking Upwards Inc?
Looking Upwards Inc is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by The Rhode Island Community Foundation ($247K), Ejmp Fund for Philanthropy ($143K), Van Beuren Charitable Foundation Inc ($135K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $680K in grants to Looking Upwards Inc between 2020–2025.
Who is Looking Upwards Inc's largest funder?
The Rhode Island Community Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Looking Upwards Inc, with $247K across 6 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Looking Upwards Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $680K in grants to Looking Upwards Inc across 56 grants from 20 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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