Tag: philanthropy
Alan G. Hassenfeld
Alan G. Hassenfeld | Executive director, Hassenfeld Family Foundation
What have been the challenges faced by your foundation during the pandemic and how have they...
United Way of R.I. receives $10M gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
PROVIDENCE – The United Way of Rhode Island received an eight-figure gift from a nationally prominent philanthropist that will help the nonprofit’s upcoming goals...
Champlin Foundation awards $18M in grants to 188 R.I.-based organizations
CRANSTON – The Champlin Foundation announced Wednesday that it has awarded 188 Rhode Island-based nonprofits a combined $18 million in grants to support critical...
5Q: Neil D. Steinberg | CEO and president, Rhode Island Foundation
Neil D. Steinberg | CEO and president, Rhode Island Foundation
1. Will nonprofits’ need for funds increase more in 2021? Many nonprofits have received funding...
R.I. Foundation committing $8.5M to address racial disparities, inequities
PROVIDENCE – Offering grants to support minority-owned businesses, investing in nonprofits serving Rhode Islanders of color and making significant monetary commitments to improve communities...
Brown University fully funds $10M endowment for Providence schools
PROVIDENCE – Brown University announced Wednesday that it has fully funded a $10 million endowment commitment to help support public schools in Providence.
The university...
Philanthropy and your company
Does your company customarily donate to a charitable cause or participate in a philanthropic initiative?
Yes: 100%
No: 0%
What kind of charitable organization does your company...
Wells Fargo highlights 2019 grants, volunteer investments in R.I.
PROVIDENCE – Wells Fargo & Co. contributed $153,853 and 340 volunteer hours to help Rhode Island nonprofits and causes in 2019, according to a...
United Way’s upcoming 401Gives Day seeks to raise $1M
PROVIDENCE – The United Way of Rhode Island will launch a statewide campaign early next month to help raise significant funds for nonprofits across...
R.I. Foundation issues record $56M in grants to nonprofits in 2019
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Foundation one-upped itself in helping the nonprofit community in 2019.
The foundation announced Friday that it awarded $56 million in...
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