The Beacon Foundation

Giving by year

How to apply

Contact

Amy c vitale · warwick · 4018252681 · avitale@beaconmutual.com

What to send

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 and cultural community; contact information for the request; and the web address. Requests for funding of $5,000 or less should be made on the organization's letterhead. Requests of greater than $5,000 may be made on a written grant application which, among other details, may include the following: statement of the principal purpose of the organization, including detail regarding its projects and goals; financial audit, compilation or review; details of the organization's current operating budget and reasonable and adequate accounting procedure; and the organization's sources of income, such as major contributors or supporters, other grants, private endowments and commercial activities.

Deadlines

Not applicable, submissions are rolling.

Limits

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 funding recipients furnish a periodic and/or final accounting to show that the funds were expended for board-approved purposes. If insufficient information is provided, the board may request further information. All decisions are at the sole discretion of the board. Unless otherwise determined by the board, awarded grants must be spent within one year of the funding date or the funds must be returned. In the event that the original purpose for which the grant was provided cannot be accomplished because of unforeseen events or circumstances, grant funds will be returned to the foundation. Any requests to change the purpose of the grant must be submitted in writing to the board, and change requests must be submitted and approved prior to use of the funds.

As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.

Board and officers

• Amy C VitalePresident & chief executive officer
• Gregg C TumeinskiTreasurer & chief financial officer
• Rajani MahadevanVice president & secretary
• Shannon L BroadbentDirector
• Raymond C CoiaDirector
• Richard LentoDirector
• Michelle PelletierDirector
• Brian J SperoDirector

As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.

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.