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Citizens Charitable Foundation

Johnston, Rhode Island  ·  EIN 202302039  ·  Private foundation

Citizens Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Johnston, Rhode Island. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $2.9M in grants paid and $3.9M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 4,795 individual grants from this funder — $8.3M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for civil rights & social justice. Below is its full funding profile.

$2.9M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$3.9M
Total assets
4,795
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Citizens Charitable Foundation funds

Citizens Charitable Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, lgbtq rights, workforce & vocational training, youth development.

Civil Rights & Social JusticeLgbtq RightsWorkforce & Vocational TrainingYouth Development

Populations it has supported include lgbtq people, veterans.

lgbtq peopleveterans

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Citizens Charitable Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
See Attached Statement
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
Providence, RI$2.9M2020
Local Initiatives Support Corporation
DIGITAL OPPORTUNITY & BRIDGES TO TECH CAREERS
New York, NY$750K2023
Local Initiatives Support Corporation
DIGITAL OPPORTUNITY & BRIDGES TO TECH CAREERS
New York, NY$500K2022
E4e Relief LLC
PROGRAMMATIC GRANT
Charlotte, NC$150K2024
United Way of Rhode Island Inc
211 SUPPORT 2022
Providence, RI$95K2022
Pine Street Inn Inc
CITIZENS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION ICATER PARTNERSHIP
Boston, MA$65K2022
Crossroads Rhode Island
EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS
Providence, RI$60K2022
University City District
WEST PHILADELPHIA SKILLS INITIATIVE
Philadelphia, PA$60K2022
Saint Francis House Inc
ST. FRANCIS HOUSE - WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Boston, MA$60K2022
The Oasis Haven for Women & Children Inc
MATCHING GIFT
Paterson, NJ$50K2022
Local Initiatives Support Corporation
GROWING COMMUNITIES
Providence, RI$50K2022
American Corporate Partners
VETERAN MENTORING PROGRAM
New York, NY$50K2023
Tech Impact
TECH IMPACTS ITWORKS TECHNOLOGY TRAINING AND JOB PLACEMENT PROGRAM FOR YOUNG ADULTS
Philadelphia, PA$40K2022
United Way of Rhode Island Inc
MATCHING GIFT
Providence, RI$27K2022
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
MATCHING GIFTS
Chapel Hill, NC$26K2024

Citizens Charitable Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$2.9M
2022$2.2M
2023$2.0M
2024$1.2M

How to apply for funding from Citizens Charitable Foundation

Citizens Charitable Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at citizensbank.com/about-us/community/corporate.

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Frequently asked questions about Citizens Charitable Foundation

Does Citizens Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Citizens Charitable Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Citizens Charitable Foundation fund?
Citizens Charitable Foundation's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Recent recipients include See Attached Statement, Local Initiatives Support Corporation, Local Initiatives Support Corporation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Citizens Charitable Foundation give in grants?
Citizens Charitable Foundation reported $2.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $8.3M over 4,795 grants.
Where is Citizens Charitable Foundation located?
Citizens Charitable Foundation is based in Johnston, Rhode Island. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 202302039.
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About this profile. This page is built from Citizens Charitable Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Citizens Charitable Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.