A print version of our 2025 New Funds booklet is available for download.
2025 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 2025. 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.
AAA Northeast Scholarship Fund for CUNY
The Beagle Family Rebel Community Scholarship Fund
Bentzinger Family Endowment
Berkelhammer Family Fund for Basic Needs
Mitzi Berkelhammer Perpetual Support Fund for Temple Beth-El
Stephen and Katrina Bestwick Fund
Kenneth B. Blumberg Memorial Fund
Karen Borger Gift of Hearing Fund
BK Brennan Scholarship Fund
The Bristol Historical and Preservation Society Fund
Butler and Associates HR Scholarship Fund
Child and Family Services of Newport County Endowment Fund
College Visions Endowment Fund
Community Partner Resilience Fund
Isaac (Ike) J. Coney Memorial Scholarship Fund
The John and Judith Costa Fund
Barbara Ann Costello and Norman and Bessie Fawthrop Scholarship Fund
Michael Leo Denneny Speaker Series Fund
Delta Dental of Rhode Island Dentist Loan Repayment Program
Dettore and Angelo Scholarship Fund
Robert D. Dickerman ’50 Endowed Fund to Support the PCD Friends of Knights Athletics
Frosty Drew Nature Center Fund
Wayne K. and Bernice C. Durfee Fund
Bonnie and Donald Dwares Charitable Fund
Larry and Alison Eichler Fund
The Viriato H.D. Evora, Jr. Fund
E.. Farnum Memorial Fund of the Community Libraries of Providence Endowment
Feline Welfare Fund of PAAWS RI
The Sanford M. & Beverly A. Fern Memorial Fund
Fiorenzano Family Crossroads Rhode Island Fund
Fiorenzano Family Jamestown Fire Department Fund
Fiorenzano Family Rhode Island Community Food Bank Fund
Edna Frazier Memorial Collection Fund of the Community Libraries of Providence Endowment
Theresa and Raffaela Gaccione Women in Healthcare Scholarship Fund
Kevin Gallagher Fund
Rhonda Beth Goldstein Creativity Award
John and Joanne Gorman Fund
George Hayden Book Fund of the Community Libraries of Providence Endowment
Hagar Fund
Hope High Class of ’57 Scholarship Fund
Janet Howland and Jay Gorud Legacy Fund
Jane Hoyle and Joanne McGlynn Memorial Scholarship Fund
Hudon-Hartman Pawtuxet Preservation Trust
Walter H. Kimball Fund of the Community Libraries of Providence Endowment
G. Alan Kurose, MD Healthcare Impact Fund
Lappin Family Fund Levine Fund for Youth Access
Charles and Jeanne Liguori Memorial Scholarship Fund
McConnell Memorial Trust Fund of the Community Libraries of Providence Endowment
Mark McLaughlin Endowment Fund for Community Engagement
Christine C. McNulty Memorial Teacher Scholarship
Suzanne Young Murray ’58 Scholarship
Suzanne Young Murray Scholarship Fund
Mount Hope Community Center Flexible Endowment Fund
Hans and Daisy Oppelt Scholarship Fund
Vito Paglia Memorial Scholarship
Portuguese American Scholarship Foundation Fund
Rhode Island Attorney General’s 6/10 Children’s Fund
RITA Foundation BellMax Building Fund
Arthur S. Robbins Hope Fund
Roddy Endowment for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Programs
Jayar Santos Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund
Paula Ann Vital Entrepreneur Memorial Scholarship for Portsmouth High School