Community foundation · Providence, RI (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Rhode Island Community Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $140K
- Typical grant
- $20K to $120K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $70K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Davidson County · plus 923 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $73.7M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $73.7M | $140K | 2 |
| 2023 | $82.3M | $167K | 3 |
How to apply
Public charities don't report how to apply on their IRS return. Check its website for open grant rounds, or search GrantMe for its programs.
Board and officers
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- G Alan Kurose Md Mba FacpChairperson
- Janet RobinsonSecretary
- Carrie Bridges Feliz MphDirector
- Melissa R DuboseDirector
- Jonathan D FainDirector
- Edward O Handy IIIDirector
- Ann-Marie HarringtonDirector
- Meghan Hughes PhdDirector
- Sally E LapidesDirector (as of 05/2024)
- Silvermoon Mars LaroseDirector (as of 05/2024)
- Tony MendezDirector
- Theresa MooreDirector
- Peter R PhillipsDirector
- James WrightDirector
- David CicillinePresident & ceo
- Jennifer ReidVp of finance & ceo
- Bridget BarattaVp of development
- Kathleen MalinCto/vp of operations
- Jennifer PereiraVp of grants & climate director
- Arianne CorrenteVp of communications & marketing
- Angela AnkomaVp & ed equity leadership initiative
- Sharon CollierVice president of human resources
- Daniel KertznerSenior philanthropic advisor
- Jill PfitzenmayerVp of capacity building
- Christopher BizzaccoChief of staff
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Hl - healthy lives (primary)
- Es - economic security (primary)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Hl - healthy lives (primary) | $120K |
| The 1065 Institute Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Es - economic security (primary) | $20K |
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