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Rhode Island College Foundation

Providence, Rhode Island  ·  EIN 056049721  ·  Private foundation

Based in Providence, Rhode Island, Rhode Island College Foundation has awarded $13.5M across 8 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Rhode Island College. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1.7M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$34.5M
Total assets
8
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Rhode Island College Foundation funds

Rhode Island College Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Rhode Island College Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Rhode Island College
FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND NEED AND MERIT BASED SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS
Providence, RI$2.4M2024
Rhode Island College
FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND NEED AND MERIT BASED SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS
Providence, RI$2.2M2019
Rhode Island College
FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND NEED AND MERIT BASED SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS
Providence, RI$2.1M2025
Rhode Island College
FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND NEED AND MERIT BASED SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS
Providence, RI$1.7M2020
Rhode Island College
FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND NEED AND MERIT BASED SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS
Providence, RI$1.5M2023
Rhode Island College
FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND NEED AND MERIT BASED SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS
Providence, RI$1.4M2017
Rhode Island College
FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND NEED AND MERIT BASED SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS
Providence, RI$1.3M2018
Rhode Island College
FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND NEED AND MERIT BASED SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS
Providence, RI$824K2022

Rhode Island College Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.4M
2018$1.3M
2019$2.2M
2020$1.7M
2022$824K
2023$1.5M
2024$2.4M
2025$2.1M

How to apply for funding from Rhode Island College Foundation

Rhode Island College 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.

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Frequently asked questions about Rhode Island College Foundation

Does Rhode Island College Foundation accept grant applications?
Rhode Island College 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 Rhode Island College Foundation fund?
Rhode Island College Foundation's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include Rhode Island College, Rhode Island College, Rhode Island College. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Rhode Island College Foundation give in grants?
Rhode Island College Foundation reported $1.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $13.5M over 8 grants.
Where is Rhode Island College Foundation located?
Rhode Island College Foundation is based in Providence, Rhode Island. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 056049721.
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About this profile. This page is built from Rhode Island College 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 Rhode Island College Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.