Foundations that fund environmental groups in Rhode Island
These 25 foundations made grants to environmental groups 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 Schmidt Family Foundation
- $160,000 to Groundwork Rhode Island, Pawtucket: Ocean stewardship and research
- $130,000 to Rhode Island School Recycling Project, Cranston: Ocean stewardship and research
- $100,000 to Save the Bay Inc, 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/
Frederick Henry Prince Testamentary Trust
- $50,000 to Aquidneck Land Trust, Middletown: support of the Conservation Strike Fund $250,000 5 year grant; $50,000 per year 2020-2024
- $45,000 to Save the Bay Inc, Providence: general operating support
- $40,000 to Aquidneck Land Trust, Middletown: general operating support
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...
The Champlin Foundation
- $348,600 to Save the Bay, Providence: Aquarium buildout
- $250,000 to Audubon Society of Rhode Island, Smithfield: Hvac system replacement at bristol nature center
- $72,000 to Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council, Providence: Vehicle purchase
How to apply: Https://champlinfoundation.org/what-we-fund/
Deadlines: Https://champlinfoundation.org/what-we-fund/
Restrictions: Https://champlinfoundation.org/what-we-fund/
Ejmp Fund for Philanthropy
- $30,000 to Save the Bay Inc, Providence: General operating fund
- $28,000 to Aquidneck Land Trust, Middletown: General operating fund
- $24,000 to Aquidneck Community Table, 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...
Charitable Trust Under Article Vii of the
- $25,000 to Audubon Society of Rhode Island, Smithfield: Protecting and promoting
- $10,000 to Conanicut Island Land Trust, Jamestown: Protecting and promoting
- $5,000 to What Cheer Flower Farm, Providence: Unrestriced gift
How to apply: Letter
Island Foundation Inc
- $20,000 to Save the Bay Inc, Providence: Strategic priorities to protect narragansett bay - fy 25
- $3,000 to Conanicut Island Sailing Foundation, Jamestown: General support
- $1,500 to Save the Bay Inc, Providence: General support
How to apply: Applying is a two-step process - a letter of inquiry or phone call and sending the foundation a full proposal. Include with letter of inquiry a description of the project, or call the foundation to discuss the project idea. Include with the proposal a cover letter that specifies...
Deadlines: Due march 1st, june 1st, september 1st, december 1st for funds to be distributed the following month
Restrictions: The foundation does not support requests from individuals, religious organizations or for profit organizations.
The Nordson Corporation Foundation
- $20,000 to Save the Bay, Providence: General operating support
- $20,000 to Groundwork Rhode Island, Pawtucket: Environmental program
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
Citizens Community Foundation
- $15,000 to Save the Bay, Providence: Unrestricted gift
- $10,000 to Audubon Society of Rhode Island, Smithfield: Unrestricted gift
How to apply: Letter
Prince Foundation
- $10,000 to Green Oceans, Little Compton: general operating support
- $9,500 to Newport Tree Conservancy, Newport: Beech Tree protection
How to apply: Information and materials that should be submitted along with an application include: applicants are required to submit written proposals, an irs letter of determination under section 509(a), current budget, audited financial statements, and other descriptive literature. The...
Ppl Foundation
- $5,000 to Aquidneck Community Table, Newport: Program support
- $5,000 to Newport Tree Conservancy, Newport: 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.
Ashaway Charitable Trust
- $3,000 to Save the Bay, Providence: Unrestricted gift
- $1,000 to Audubon Society of Rhode Island, Smithfield: Unrestricted gift
How to apply: Informal letter to Pamela Crandall None None
Deadlines: None None
Restrictions: None None None
Lotz Family Foundation
- $2,500 to Save the Bay, Providence: To protect and improve narragansett bay, and inspire environmental stewardship among...
- $1,000 to Aquidneck Land Trust, Middletown: To preserve and steward aquidneck island's open spaces for lasting benefit of the...
How to apply: By written request only
Deadlines: No
Restrictions: No
Washington Trust Co Charitable Fdn
- $2,000 to Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council, Providence: Operational
- $1,000 to What Cheer Flower Farm, Providence: Operational
How to apply: Letter outlining request
Deadlines: October 1st of each year
Fidelity Foundation
- $77,500 to Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council, Providence: Property care; buildings; construction
How to apply: Https://www.fidelityfoundation.org/applying-and-reporting/letter-of-inquiry/
Restrictions: Http://www.fidelityfoundation.org/grantmaking-guidelines/
The Salem Foundation
- $50,000 to Save the Bay Inc, Providence: Save the bay protects, restores, and improves the ecological health of the narrangansett...
How to apply: No standard format required
Timken Matthews Family Foundation
- $25,000 to Save the Bay Inc, Providence: 2024-2025 Unrestricted Grant
How to apply: No specific form is required. Information submitted must include verification of the applicants status under IRC Section 501 c 3.
Deadlines: There are no submission deadlines.
Restrictions: See attachment
Alletta Morris Mcbean Charitable Trust
- $21,500 to Save the Bay Inc, Providence: Docking expenses at perotti park and new informational signage at perotti park
How to apply: Written request with specific project identified
Deadlines: February 28 and july 31
Restrictions: Newport and aquidneck island, ri
Bafflin Foundation
- $20,000 to Aquidneck Land Trust, Middletown: Land conservation
How to apply: No special form.
Deadlines: None.
Restrictions: Current primary charitable fields include art museums and the preservation of land and wildlife.
Textron Charitable Trust Dtd 122353
- $10,000 to Save the Bay, Providence: General support to enviornment
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...
Joseph W Martin Trust Co Douglas M Domina
- $10,000 to Thrive Outside, Bristol: Unrestricted general
How to apply: (1) the purpose of the funds, and (2) a statement that the funds will be used for the needy of warren, ri
Deadlines: The funds are distributed annually, every july.
Restrictions: The funds must be used for the needy of warren, ri
Herbert E & Daisy A Stride Memorial Foundation
- $6,000 to Save the Bay, Providence: Support for the advocacy, education, and habitat restoration of narragansett bay.
How to apply: Written proposal, including financial data in some circumstances.
Deadlines: Quarterly
Restrictions: Awards must be of an educational nature, limited to the state of rhode island and not to an organization that is involved in lobbying.
Helios Foundation C/O Schaper Benz & Wise Inv Cnsl
- $5,000 to Watch Hill Conservancy, Watch Hill: Napatree point
How to apply: No formal application required
Deadlines: No submission deadline
Restrictions: No restrictions or limitations
Arpin Charitable Fund Inc (Dba Arpin Strong)
- $5,000 to Save the Bay Inc, Providence: Program services
How to apply: Letter of request
Frederick C Tanner Memorial Fund
- $3,000 to Save the Bay, Providence: General purposes
How to apply: A letter stating intended purpose and amount.
Deadlines: None, distributions are approved at quarterly meetings.
Restrictions: Rhode island institutions for health, education, or community service who are certified by the internal revenue service as a charitable institution.
Hart Foundation Co Phillips S Davis
- $2,500 to Clean Ocean Access, Middletown: General support
How to apply: Requests should be submitted in letter form with evidence of the organization's tax exempt status.
Deadlines: Requests should be submitted prior to august 31.
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