The Equity Institute
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2024
Total received
$5.0M
Foundation funders
11
Grants recorded
32
Years covered
2020–2024
Who funds The Equity Institute?
The Equity Institute is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by The Rhode Island Community Foundation ($1.2M), Nellie Mae Education Foundation Inc ($1.0M), Silicon Valley Community Foundation ($890K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $5.0M in grants to The Equity Institute between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | $1,174,638 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| Nellie Mae Education Foundation Inc | $1,014,000 | 8 | 2020–2024 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $890,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | $879,625 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| New Schools Fund | $530,800 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Ralph R Papitto & Barbara a Papitto | $445,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| United Way of Rhode Island Inc | $51,600 | 1 | 2021 |
| Lewis County Community Health Services | $13,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| City Fund | $8,500 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Gilbane Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Lego Community Fund US Inc | $50 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $492K (2023) to $1.9M (2021). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $537K.
What grants has The Equity Institute received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | FOR SUPPORT OF A TEACHER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM | $200,000 |
| 2024 | The Rhode Island Community Foundation | EDU - EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS (PRIMARY) | $136,500 |
| 2024 | Ralph R Papitto & Barbara a Papitto | GRANTS | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Nellie Mae Education Foundation Inc | CAPACITY BUILDING ACCELERATOR | $100,000 |
| 2023 | The Rhode Island Community Foundation | EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS | $307,138 |
| 2023 | Nellie Mae Education Foundation Inc | SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS LED BY PEOPLE OF COLOR | $102,000 |
| 2023 | Ralph R Papitto & Barbara a Papitto | GRANTS | $70,000 |
| 2023 | Nellie Mae Education Foundation Inc | SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS LED BY PEOPLE OF COLOR | $12,000 |
| 2023 | The Gilbane Family Foundation | SOCIAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Ralph R Papitto & Barbara a Papitto | GRANTS | $275,000 |
| 2022 | New Schools Fund | DIVERSE LEADERS | $250,000 |
| 2022 | The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | FOR SUPPORT OF A TEACHER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM | $200,000 |
| 2022 | The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | FOR COMMUNICATIONS, FINANCIAL PLANNING, AND LEADERSHIP/STAFF DEVELOPMENT | $79,625 |
| 2022 | Lego Community Fund US Inc | FURTHER 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $50 |
| 2021 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | $800,000 |
| 2021 | The Rhode Island Community Foundation | TA TO BA; ONWARD: CO-CREATING SOCIAL CHANGE WITH MULTILINGUAL LANGUAGE LEARNERS FAMILIES; GENERAL SUPPORT; EQUITY INSTITUTE | $537,000 |
| 2021 | New Schools Fund | DIVERSE LEADERS | $250,000 |
| 2021 | The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | FOR SUPPORT OF A TEACHER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM | $200,000 |
| 2021 | United Way of Rhode Island Inc | DESIGNATED DONATION/GRANT | $51,600 |
| 2021 | Lewis County Community Health Services | CO-SPONSOR TWO OUTREACH COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIRS AND ENGAGE THE SPANISH SPEAKING POPULATION | $13,000 |
| 2021 | City Fund | OPERATING SUPPORT | $8,500 |
| 2020 | Nellie Mae Education Foundation Inc | EDULEAD FELLOWSHIP OPERATING SUPPORT | $300,000 |
| 2020 | Nellie Mae Education Foundation Inc | PARENT POWER OPERATING SUPPORT | $300,000 |
| 2020 | The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE SCHOOL SYSTEMS AND COMMUNITIES | $200,000 |
| 2020 | Nellie Mae Education Foundation Inc | ADVANCING COMMUNITY-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS (PROVIDENCE) | $120,000 |
| 2020 | The Rhode Island Community Foundation | EDULEADERS OF COLOR PROJECT | $100,000 |
| 2020 | The Rhode Island Community Foundation | BUILDING PARENT POWER ACROSS RHODE ISLAND | $92,000 |
| 2020 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | $90,000 |
| 2020 | Nellie Mae Education Foundation Inc | ADVANCING COMMUNITY-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS (CENTRAL FALLS) | $40,000 |
| 2020 | Nellie Mae Education Foundation Inc | ADVANCING COMMUNITY-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS (CENTRAL FALLS) | $40,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 32 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Equity Institute?
The Equity Institute is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by The Rhode Island Community Foundation ($1.2M), Nellie Mae Education Foundation Inc ($1.0M), Silicon Valley Community Foundation ($890K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $5.0M in grants to The Equity Institute between 2020–2024.
Who is The Equity Institute's largest funder?
The Rhode Island Community Foundation is the largest recorded funder of The Equity Institute, with $1.2M across 6 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has The Equity Institute received?
IRS 990 filings record $5.0M in grants to The Equity Institute across 32 grants from 11 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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