The Rhode Island Community Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$48.2M
Foundation funders
51
Grants recorded
121
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds The Rhode Island Community Foundation?
The Rhode Island Community Foundation is funded by 51 grantmakers, led by Delta Dental of Rhode Island ($16.5M), Dechomai Foundation Inc ($11.6M), Blue Meridian Partners Inc ($8.8M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $48.2M in grants to The Rhode Island Community Foundation between 2019–2025.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $111K (2019) to $16.2M (2022). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $443K.
What grants has The Rhode Island Community Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Feibelman Foundation | CHARITABLE | $150,000 |
| 2025 | United Way of Rhode Island Inc | DONOR DESIGNATION/GRANT | $129,360 |
| 2025 | Tuw Marion Law | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $80,499 |
| 2025 | Ocean State Media Group | JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIPS; CIVIC LEADERSHIP FUND | $45,000 |
| 2025 | Frederick S Peck | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $10,429 |
| 2025 | Leon Lowenstein Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $9,900 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $8,000 |
| 2024 | Delta Dental of Rhode Island | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $906,132 |
| 2024 | The Downcity Partnership Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $259,537 |
| 2024 | Gilbane Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $200,000 |
| 2024 | United Way of Rhode Island Inc | DONOR DESIGNATION/GRANT | $152,340 |
| 2024 | Ralph R Papitto & Barbara a Papitto | GRANTS | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Strada Education Foundation Inc | OPERATING GRANT | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Jewish Federation Foundation of Greater Rhode Island | GENERAL PURPOSE | $96,738 |
| 2024 | Ocean State Media Group | JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIPS; CIVIC LEADERSHIP FUND | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Van Beuren Charitable Foundation Inc | CAPACITY BUILDING COHORT/WORKSHOPS | $71,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $55,500 |
| 2024 | Hartford Foundation for Public Giving | HEALTH | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Feibelman Foundation | CHARITABLE | $45,000 |
| 2024 | Partnership for Rhode Island | GRADUATE PROVIDENCE | $27,294 |
| 2024 | Tuw Marion Law | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $26,844 |
| 2024 | Charles Stewart Mott Foundation | To support a statewide afterschool network to ensure the availability and expansion of school-linked quality afterschool and summer learning opportunities that meet the needs of underserved youth. | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Haffenreffer Family Fund | STEINBERG CIVIC LEADERSHIP FUND | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Frederick S Peck | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $11,591 |
| 2024 | Leon Lowenstein Foundation Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Columbus Foundation | ADVANCING PHILANTHROPY | $10,000 |
| 2024 | New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | For the Global Fellows In Courage Fund | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Mutual of America Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSE | $100 |
| 2024 | Mutual of America Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSE | $100 |
Showing 30 most recent of 121 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Rhode Island Community Foundation?
The Rhode Island Community Foundation is funded by 51 grantmakers, led by Delta Dental of Rhode Island ($16.5M), Dechomai Foundation Inc ($11.6M), Blue Meridian Partners Inc ($8.8M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $48.2M in grants to The Rhode Island Community Foundation between 2019–2025.
Who is The Rhode Island Community Foundation's largest funder?
Delta Dental of Rhode Island is the largest recorded funder of The Rhode Island Community Foundation, with $16.5M across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has The Rhode Island Community Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $48.2M in grants to The Rhode Island Community Foundation across 121 grants from 51 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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