Foundations that fund arts and culture in Rhode Island
These 25 foundations made grants to arts and culture in Rhode Island in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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The Champlin Foundation
- $300,000 to Community Musicworks, Providence: Construction of community musicworks center
- $250,000 to Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School, East Providence: Carter center electrical service and life safety upgrades
- $101,035 to South County Art Association, Kingston: Water damage remediation
How to apply: Https://champlinfoundation.org/what-we-fund/
Deadlines: Https://champlinfoundation.org/what-we-fund/
Restrictions: Https://champlinfoundation.org/what-we-fund/
Frederick Henry Prince Testamentary Trust
- $45,000 to Grow Smart Rhode Island, Providence: general operating support
- $40,000 to Newport Contemporary Ballet, Newport: capital campaign for permanent home
- $35,000 to Preservation Society of Newport County, Newport: Tree and Landscape Preservation Program
How to apply: Information and materials that should be submitted along with an application include: written proposals, irs letter of determination under section 509(a), current budget, audited financial statements, and descriptive literature. The application is available online at the...
Deadlines: Applications are received throughout the year. Deadlines usually are in jan, may and june.
Restrictions: * The Trusts do not fund projects that promote or proselytize any religion. While we do fund the projects of faith-based organizations, those projects must be secular in nature. * The Trusts do not fund organizations that discriminate on...
Washington Trust Co Charitable Fdn
- $7,500 to Colonial Theatre School Inc, Westerly: Operations
- $5,000 to Wilbury Theatre Group, Providence: Operational
- $5,000 to Ocean Community United Theatre Inc, Westerly: Operational
How to apply: Letter outlining request
Deadlines: October 1st of each year
Alletta Morris Mcbean Charitable Trust
- $150,000 to Belmont Chapel Foundation, Newport: Building endowment fund
- $120,000 to Artillery Company of Newport, Newport: Hvac preparation and installation to stabilize the current environment of the armory
- $115,000 to Rhode Island Arts Foundation at Newport Inc, Newport: To support further expansion of year-round concert and educational programming
How to apply: Written request with specific project identified
Deadlines: February 28 and july 31
Restrictions: Newport and aquidneck island, ri
Hope Foundation
- $5,000 to Preservation Society of Newport County, Newport: Operating expenses
- $2,000 to Newport Historical Society, Newport: Operating expenses
- $1,000 to 29 Bellevue Avenue Foundation, Newport: Operating expenses
How to apply: Send a simple letter request stating your organization, the purpose for the contribution and the amount requested.
Felicia Fund Inc
- $35,000 to Hope Club Preservation Fund, Providence: General support
- $20,000 to Clouds Hill Victorian House Museum, East Greenwich: General support
- $13,100 to Preserve Rhode Island, Providence: General support
How to apply: No set form
Deadlines: No set deadlines
Restrictions: Felicia fund, inc. Will consider funding projects primarily on northeast seaboard of usa which relate to architecture, art, historic preservation and related educational pursuits.
The White Family Foundation
- $250,000 to Providence Performing Arts Center, Providence: theatre
- $15,000 to Trinity Repertory Company, Providence: theatre
- $7,500 to New Urban Arts, Providence: youth
How to apply: See guidelines on the website, http://www.thewhitefamilyfoundation.com/guidelines/
Deadlines: Please refer to the Foundation website, http://www.thewhitefamilyfoundation.com/guidelines/
Restrictions: Please refer to the website, http://www.thewhitefamilyfoundation.com/guidelines/
Charitable Trust Under Article Vii of the
- $125,000 to Preservation Society of Newport County, Newport: Rosecliff rose garden
- $25,000 to Narragansett Historical Society, Narragansett: Upkeep and maintenance of
- $20,000 to Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation, Newport: Protecting and promoting
How to apply: Letter
Textron Charitable Trust Dtd 122353
- $17,500 to Providence Performing Arts Center, Providence: General support to arts & culture
- $15,000 to Trinity Repertory Company, Providence: General support to arts & culture
- $5,000 to Center for Dynamic Learning, Providence: General support to education
How to apply: Donor for each gift, you need to complete a gift request through eric. To access the form, click on the "matching gifts" in the "my tools" list on the eric homepage. The recipient organization will receive an email from textron's matching gift department asking for verification...
Deadlines: Requests are processed as they are received.
Restrictions: Textron will match contributions between $25 and $7,500 per individual, per calendar year, to eligible institutions at a $1:$1 ratio, for a maximum textron contribution of $7,500. Gifts made outside of the united states must be equivalent...
Ejmp Fund for Philanthropy
- $20,000 to Newport String Project, Newport: General operating fund
- $16,000 to Newport Historical Society, Newport: General operating fund
- $12,000 to Newport Film, Newport: General operating fund
How to apply: All applications submitted by email, must include organization's name, address, and contact information; narrative description of requested grant (amount, details of proposed application/need); current organizational financial statements and specific proposal financials; proof...
Deadlines: Applications are accepted annually between january 1 through march 31 for current year's program
Restrictions: Based in newport county, rhode island, ejmp maintainsa heavily local philanthropic focus on certified 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations in good standing, typically with primary interest and investment in the following categories of...
The Nordson Corporation Foundation
- $20,000 to New Urban Arts, Providence: General operating support
- $20,000 to The Center for Dynamic Learning Inc, Providence: General operating support
- $20,000 to The Manton Avenue Project, Providence: General operating support
How to apply: Electronic request including type of program and specific use of funds
Deadlines: Every february 15th, may 15th, august 15th, and november 15th
Restrictions: Must be a charitable organization which provides for charitable, scientific, or education purposes for community benefit
Ida Ballou Littlefield Memorial Trust
- $5,000 to Trinity Repertory Company, Providence: Program support
- $4,000 to Community Musicworks, Providence: Program support
- $3,000 to List Academy of Music Inc, Newport: Program support
How to apply: Letter
Mary D Chafee Fund Co Mark Chafee
- $5,000 to Providence Preservation Society, Providence: Operations
- $3,000 to Trinity Repertory Company, Providence: Operations
- $2,000 to Community String Project Inc, Bristol: Operations
How to apply: Written proposal with latest financial information
Restrictions: The fund primarily focuses on supporting less fortunate families, seniors, women and children and providing community-based educational programs in rhode island and hancock county, me.
The Collis Foundation
- $1,000,000 to Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School, East Providence: General support
- $60,000 to Blithewold, Bristol: General support
How to apply: First time or nonrecurring applicants should submit a two or three page letter of inquiry. Current grantees should contact the Executive Director before submitting a new proposal. Letters of inquiry should include: *A brief statement of the organization's purpose and goals. *If...
Restrictions: Donee charitable organizations should be located primarily in new england
The Andrew W Mellon Foundation
- $400,000 to Rhode Island Historical Society, Providence: To support the development of a citywide inventory of commemorative works and the...
- $150,000 to Cultural Society-Csebri-Pioneer in Creativity and Exchange, Barrington: To support organizational capacity and planning for rhode island aapi history museum
Restrictions: Activities supported by foundation grants must be charitable, educational or scientific under the provisions of the u.s. Internal revenue code and the treasury regulations.
Fidelity Foundation
- $210,000 to Firstworks, Providence: Technology & equipment
- $50,000 to The Avenue Concept, Providence: Planning
How to apply: Https://www.fidelityfoundation.org/applying-and-reporting/letter-of-inquiry/
Restrictions: Http://www.fidelityfoundation.org/grantmaking-guidelines/
The Shubert Foundation Inc
- $190,000 to Trinity Repertory Company, Providence: General operating support for theatrical productions and activities
- $55,000 to Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre the, Warwick: General operating support for theatrical productions and activities
How to apply: All requests must be submitted on the foundation's application form and include a copy of the applicant's letter from the u.s. Treasury department granting federal tax exemption under section 501(c)(3) of the u.s. Internal revenue code. To be eligible for a grant and if audited...
Deadlines: See general explanation attachment
Restrictions: The shubert foundation exclusively provides funds for general operating support. Funds are not provided for project support, nor allocated for capital or endowment campaigns, nor to individuals or conduit organizations.
Edwin S Webster Foundation C/O Gma Foundations
- $25,000 to Preservation Society of Newport County, Newport: General operating support
- $25,000 to Newport Historical Society, Newport: General operating support
How to apply: Applications should be submitted online at www.grantinterface.com/home/logon?urlkey=gma. Applicants should include a budget template, most recent audit, list of board of directors, history and mission of the organization, brief description of current programs, annual budget,...
Deadlines: May 1st & nov 1st of each year
Restrictions: No grants are made outside the united states, or to individuals. Generally, the foundation confines its grants primarily to the new england area. Organizations funded by the edwin s. Webster foundation must be tax exempt under section...
Ppl Foundation
- $20,000 to Firstworks, Providence: Program support
- $15,600 to The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre, Warwick: Program support
How to apply: Applications are publicly available online at pplcares.com
Deadlines: Deadlines vary for different programs throughout the year, with final deadline occurring on sept. 15
Restrictions: Awards are limited to organizations operating within the company's service territory.
Van Sloun Foundation C/O Baldwin Brothers LLC
- $20,000 to Blithewold Inc, Bristol: Unrestricted
- $5,000 to Coggeshall Farm Museum, Bristol: Unrestricted
How to apply: Letter requesting funds with intended use
The Mann Family Foundation
- $15,000 to Trinity Repertory Company, Providence: Charitable
- $3,000 to Trinity Repertory Company, Providence: Charitable
How to apply: No formal application procedure utilized.
Lotz Family Foundation
- $2,500 to Herreshoff Marine Museum, Bristol: To assist in the education and inspiration of the public through presentations of the...
- $2,000 to Lime Rock Foundation, Newport: To provide funds for the purpose of restoring, maintaining, and preserving the...
How to apply: By written request only
Deadlines: No
Restrictions: No
The Beacon Foundation
- $2,500 to Preserve Rhode Island, Providence: General support
- $1,500 to Firstworks, Providence: General support
How to apply: Name and address; principal director's name; status as a qualified 501 (c)(3) organization; statement of the nature and principal purpose of the funding request; details on how the request will improve the state of rhode island and support its business, educational, nonprofit...
Deadlines: Not applicable, submissions are rolling.
Restrictions: The board, at its discretion, may refuse to make any grants or contributions or other financial assistance. The board has the discretion to withdraw its approval of any funding at any time. The board may determine when to require that...
The Bernard & Sarah Gewirz Fdn
- $112,000 to Preservation Society of Newport County, Newport: Preservation/education
How to apply: No specific form required. Applications should include name, address and information regarding charitable purpose and status as exempt organization.
The Schmidt Family Foundation
- $90,000 to New Urban Arts, Providence: Ocean stewardship and research
How to apply: Online process, please see details at the websites: https://tsffoundation.org/ https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
Deadlines: Online process, please see details at: https://tsffoundation.org/. Https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
Restrictions: Online process, please see details at the websites: https://tsffoundation.org/ https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
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