The Rhode Island Foundation seeks to address the health and healthcare needs of Rhode Islanders by managing and distributing funds from generous donors. These funds are designated for specific medical conditions, aiming to support nonprofit organizations working within these areas to improve health outcomes and address health inequities and disparities across the state.
The 1829 Legacy Fund at the Rhode Island Foundation, originally the Providence Journal Charitable Legacy Fund, supports nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island. This grant program focuses on programs and services in human services and healthcare (with an emphasis on the homeless), education and youth, arts and culture, and responsible and ethical journalism. Organizations can apply once per year and are typically informed of funding decisions within three months.