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Browse through the Foundation's latest media releases, opinion pieces, publications, and event news.

Commentary

Reimagining philanthropy to meet the challenges of changing times

February 18, 2025

Media release

Press Forward chapter approved for Rhode Island

January 30, 2025

Media release

Rhode Island Foundation partners with the Annenberg Institute, launches Blue Ribbon Commission to improve the state’s public education funding formula

January 24, 2025

Media release

Nonprofits receive $260,000 to help RI’ers stay housed this winter

January 10, 2025

Publication

Action Guide for Improving Civic Health in Rhode Island

December 16, 2024

Media release

Rhode Island Foundation names Ann-Marie Harrington as Chair 

December 11, 2024

Event

Community Information Sessions

December 10, 2024

Media release

Matching grants feed the soul while feeding hungry Rhode Islanders

December 09, 2024

Media release

Rhode Island Foundation awards $550,000 in grants for animal welfare

December 09, 2024

Publication

Only Together: Our Five-Year Action Plan

December 02, 2024

Media release

2024 Murray Family Prize honors Lisa Guillette for community leadership

November 06, 2024

Media release

Nonprofits receive more than $100,000 in grants to serve RI’s LGBTQ+ communities

October 09, 2024