Sports & Recreation Grant Funders in Rhode Island
33 foundations with a documented sports & recreation focus have made grants to Rhode Island nonprofits in recent years, together directing $36.8M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 33 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 sports & recreation funders in Rhode Island
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Rhode Island giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big East Conference Inc | New York | $26.9M | 6 | 2023 |
| 2 | University of Rhode Island Foundation | Rhode Island | $3.1M | 2 | 2018 |
| 3 | America East Conference | Massachusetts | $1.9M | 3 | 2025 |
| 4 | Northeast Conference | New Jersey | $1.2M | 3 | 2022 |
| 5 | The Robert and Michelle Cooke Atchinson | Massachusetts | $750K | 4 | 2024 |
| 6 | The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Rhode Island | $685K | 4 | 2022 |
| 7 | The Champlin Foundation | Pennsylvania | $504K | 3 | 2023 |
| 8 | The Burke Family Foundation | New York | $426K | 7 | 2024 |
| 9 | Golub Family Foundation | Delaware | $350K | 2 | 2023 |
| 10 | The Norman and Rosalie Fain Family Foundation | Rhode Island | $150K | 3 | 2024 |
| 11 | The Kelly Family Foundation Inc | Connecticut | $115K | 3 | 2024 |
| 12 | Gatewood Foundation Inc | Wyoming | $100K | 3 | 2021 |
| 13 | The Chicago Community Trust | Illinois | $98K | 3 | 2023 |
| 14 | Lotz Family Foundation | Florida | $86K | 4 | 2024 |
| 15 | Usta Foundation Incorporated | New York | $80K | 2 | 2020 |
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The funders above are the biggest sports & recreation funders in Rhode Island — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 33 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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