Community Improvement Grant Funders in Rhode Island
43 foundations with a documented community improvement focus have made grants to Rhode Island nonprofits in recent years, together directing $10.7M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 43 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active community improvement funders in Rhode Island
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Rhode Island giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Rotary Foundation of Rotary | Illinois | $1.8M | 10 | 2025 |
| 2 | The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Rhode Island | $1.5M | 24 | 2024 |
| 3 | The Champlin Foundation | Pennsylvania | $1.3M | 7 | 2024 |
| 4 | Textron Charitable Trust Dtd 122353 | Rhode Island | $1.2M | 120 | 2024 |
| 5 | Van Beuren Charitable Foundation Inc | New York | $590K | 7 | 2024 |
| 6 | Alletta Morris Mcbean Charitable Trust | California | $563K | 4 | 2024 |
| 7 | Orange County Community Foundation | California | $525K | 2 | 2024 |
| 8 | Barr Foundation | Massachusetts | $452K | 4 | 2024 |
| 9 | The Spencer Foundation | Illinois | $375K | 3 | 2024 |
| 10 | The Kresge Foundation | Michigan | $290K | 4 | 2020 |
| 11 | Godley Family Foundation | Rhode Island | $250K | 3 | 2024 |
| 12 | Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of New England Inc | Rhode Island | $218K | 4 | 2017 |
| 13 | Raymond Family Foundation | Oregon | $175K | 5 | 2023 |
| 14 | Frederick Henry Prince Testamentary Trust | Illinois | $170K | 4 | 2024 |
| 15 | Rhode Island Pbs Foundation | Rhode Island | $136K | 2 | 2023 |
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The funders above are the biggest community improvement funders in Rhode Island — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 43 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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