2024 New Funds

The generosity of countless Rhode Islanders has built the foundation we stand on. Because of them, we have state-wide reach and the financial strength to give progress a platform to leap. Every act of giving makes an impact, collectively, they’re a force that shapes our state.

We are grateful to our philanthropic partners who created new funds with us in 2024. In this book you will find a variety of stories that capture the inspiration behind their generosity.

As Rhode Island’s community foundation, we mobilize generosity and motivate change that makes a difference. Because separately, we can have impact; but only together, on a solid foundation, can we build the future we all hope for.

8 Oaks Memorial Scholarship

Anthony Lyceum Library Association Fund

Leroy Archibald Basketball Memorial Scholarship Fund

Dr. Jacqueline E. Ash Scholarship

The Bergs Fund

Roger J. Bertrand Scholarship Fund

Karen Borger Holocaust Education Fund

Bradley Education Fund

Amanda Choiniere Bee Kind Fund

The Choir School of Newport County Endowment Fund

Christelis Classical & Renaissance Arts Prize

Cicilline Family Fund

Leslee J. Clement Scholarship Fund

Community Libraries of Providence Endowment Fund

Computer Science Career Pathways Fund

Cottelle Memorial Fund

Vera deNicola Fund for Animal Welfare

Jed Dixon Memorial Fund

Doucette Family Fund

Downtown Providence Park Network Endowment Fund

Michael B. Dupré Charitable Fund

J. Roderick Eaton Endowment for Academic Excellence

Fiorenzano Family Save The Bay Fund

Dr. Dorothy C. Fishman Fund

David S. Francazio, Esq. Memorial Fund

FSRI Go Team Endowment Fund

Fund for Civic and Cultural Life

Fund for Climate Action and Sustainability

Fund for Healthy and Strong Communities

Fund for Housing and Economic Mobility

Evelyn and Harold Golden Dance Fund for Ballet Education

Laurie H. Gouveia Scholarship Fund

Frank R. Govey Scholarship Fund

Guillette Family Legacy Fund

Healthy R.I. Fund

The Hereness Fund

Hudson Family Fund for Religious Charities

Isaac Fund

Katherine and Frederick Jackson Fund

Richard R. and Anne B. Jordan Fund

Roger and E. Patricia Messier Family Fund

Pamelee McFarland Murphy Fund

Jacqueline and Simon Nemzow Neurodegenerative Caregivers Support Endowments (S.A.E. & M.A.N.)

Nine Mountain Fund

Rhode Island Community Food Bank Endowment Fund

Rhode Island Yacht Club Educational Foundation Endowment Fund

Roger Williams Park 1871 Legacy Fund

Gina Russo Fund

Melissa M. Saccoccio Memorial Scholarship

Hope High Jerrold Salmanson Endowed Scholarship Fund

Scituate Ambulance and Rescue Corps Scholarship Fund

Joan M. Senna Memorial Scholarship Fund

George L. and M. Patricia Sisson Fund

M. Patricia Sisson and Sheila J. Doyle Fund

James K. and Anne F. Sunshine Scholarship Fund

Peter and Barbara Thornton Fund

Harleigh V.S. Tingley Fund

Jill and Jim Tobak Family Fund

The Village Common of Rhode Island Fund

Paula Ann Vital Entrepreneur Memorial Scholarship

Michael Washor Scholarship Fund

Youth in Action Endowment Fund

Nee Zambrano Family Fund

A print version of our 2024 New Funds booklet is available for download.