Rhode Island Youth Programs Funding via Dan Paul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting youth health, education, development, or welfare can seek up to US $15,000 for mentoring, enrichment, and related programs, including in Rhode Island. The Dan Paul Foundation funds initiatives such as early childhood development, child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, refugee enrichment, and environmental education for children and youth worldwide.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants for Startups
Early-stage social impact organizations addressing social, environmental, or mentoring-related challenges in Rhode Island and beyond can seek up to US $300,000 in flexible funding plus intensive capacity-building support. With a mission to back scalable, impact-first ventures, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation provides nonprofits and impact-driven for-profits with multi-year capital and a strong peer community.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Rhode Island Education Funding via Cisco Systems
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology for education, crisis response, or economic empowerment programs in Rhode Island can access funding through Cisco Systems Foundation, with awards up to US $100,000. Eligible projects must primarily serve economically underserved communities and may include mentoring, tutoring, or skills-building initiatives that expand opportunity and resilience.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Community Safety and Education Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation
Nonprofits, educational institutions, government programs, and volunteer fire companies in Rhode Island working on safety, education, or community development can apply for State Farm Companies Foundation’s Good Neighbor Citizenship company grants. Focus areas include auto and home safety, disaster preparedness and recovery, affordable housing, financial literacy, food insecurity, and K–12 and higher education, including STEM and college-career pathways, which may support mentoring initiatives.
State Farm Companies Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Culture Grants in Rhode Island
Nonprofit cultural institutions in Rhode Island offering arts, arts education, or science programs for youth may be eligible for more than US $100,000 to support program, capital, or limited general operating needs. William Randolph Hearst Foundation prioritizes large, established U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations with strong impact, which can include mentoring-style arts or STEAM initiatives for young people.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Health and Education Funding for Nonprofits from Labcorp Charitable Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in health, education, or community services can apply for Labcorp Charitable Foundation grants to support equitable care, STEM education, and community well-being. Organizations in Rhode Island offering mentoring, tutoring, or related youth support may be eligible, especially when programs improve healthcare access, healthy lifestyles, or educational opportunities.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Rhode Island tutoring and mentoring organizations serving urban low-income children and youth can access funding through the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation for education, health, or family economic stability projects. Eligible entities include nonprofits, schools, social enterprises, and public agencies in the U.S., with awards of more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Humanitarian Health Funding for Nonprofits from Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit and humanitarian organizations working on health, education, or disaster relief can seek support from Semnani Family Foundation for programs serving marginalized communities worldwide. Semnani Family Foundation provides Rhode Island tutoring and mentoring nonprofits with potential funding when their work advances health, human and social services, or related support for vulnerable populations in the U.S. or abroad.
Semnani Family Foundation
Rhode Island Nonprofit Funding via Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Rhode Island 501(c)(3) nonprofits running charitable, educational, scientific, or health programs can access funding through the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust for work carried out in the U.S. Organizations offering tutoring, mentoring, or related youth support services may be eligible if they meet IRS and, where applicable, California tax-exempt requirements.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Support for Community Programs
Rhode Island 501(c)(3) nonprofits running community, workforce, or youth mentoring-related programs can seek sponsorship support for economic mobility and social progress initiatives. Bank of America Charitable Foundation backs projects addressing basic needs, workforce development, community development, arts and culture, the environment, and diversity and inclusion through its regional U.S. sponsorship program.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Self-Reliance
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Non-sectarian 501(c)(3) organizations and qualifying foreign nonprofits helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant can apply for Gupta Family Foundation’s grants, awarding US $5,000 - US $250,000 for focused interventions and humanitarian relief. Rhode Island mentoring programs may be eligible if they fit the foundation’s mission, size, and leadership criteria and primarily benefit disadvantaged individuals.
Gupta Family Foundation
Cowles Charitable Trust Education Grants in Rhode Island
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Focused on education and youth development, nonprofits in Rhode Island can apply for Cowles Charitable Trust support for mentoring, tutoring, arts, social justice, health, or ethical journalism programs. U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations may request up to US $10,000, including general operating support, with priority for groups in Downstate New York and South Florida and occasional mission-aligned efforts elsewhere.
Cowles Charitable Trust
Hansen Family Foundation Grants for Rhode Island Youth
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Rhode Island 501(c)(3) nonprofits running youth, education, or mentoring-related programs can access funding through Hansen Family Foundation, with awards ranging from US $1,000 - US $10,000. Eligible organizations must have budgets under $1 million and overhead below 25%, and may work domestically or internationally if they support children, education, or humanitarian needs.
Hansen Family Foundation
Storytelling Funding from Jesse W Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits working in preservation, education, or wellness can receive more than US $50,000 to tell powerful impact stories through this national Storytelling Grant. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation supports mentoring and youth-focused programs in Rhode Island when they fit its pillars, including mental health, mentorship, education, and access to nature.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Rockland Trust Mentoring Grants in Rhode Island
Applications due Oct 11, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Rhode Island offering mentoring, tutoring, and youth development programs for primarily low-to-moderate income children and youth can apply for grants from Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation, typically ranging from US $2,500 - US $10,000. Funding can support after-school enrichment, literacy and mentoring, social-emotional programs, and college or career preparation initiatives.
Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation
Youth and Family Support Funding from Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Rhode Island 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth, families, or vulnerable people through mentoring, education, poverty relief, or related services can seek support for single-year programs. Grants from Robinson Foundation help Southern-region nonprofits, including those in Rhode Island, address children and families, education, disaster relief, medical assistance, animal welfare, conservation, veterans’ issues, and religious or spiritual endeavors.
Robinson Foundation
Rhode Island Community Services Funding via Insperity
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Rhode Island 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for community services or fundraising events can access funding through Insperity, which offers philanthropic grants and event sponsorships. Eligible organizations must either engage Insperity employees, be Insperity clients, or serve communities where its employees live and work, and may include mentoring or tutoring components within broader community programs.
Insperity
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Grants for Rhode Island Community Services
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
With a mission to support charitable initiatives, Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides Rhode Island nonprofits with funding for community services, environmental conservation, and peacebuilding projects. 501(c)(3) organizations running mentoring or tutoring components within these broader efforts may be eligible to apply.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Youth Support Funding from TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations near Rhode Island TJX locations that support basic needs, at-risk youth enrichment, workforce readiness, or safety from domestic violence can apply for TJX Foundation grants. Eligible groups must be within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office and may use funds to strengthen youth mentoring and support programs.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Support for Community Services
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Rhode Island seeking support for environmental or human services work can apply for unrestricted grants of US $5,000 - US $10,000. Focused on environment and human services, Lawrence Foundation invites applicants whose programs may include tutoring or mentoring components within these broader areas.
Lawrence Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Support for Mentoring
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations running youth education, life-skills, or community programs in Rhode Island may be eligible for US $1,000 - US $20,000 to strengthen their services. Grants from Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation help U.S. tutoring, mentoring, and related initiatives, especially where modest funding can create a significant impact.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Rhode Island Foundation Grants for Mentoring
Applications due Nov 24, 2026
Rhode Island community-based organizations running mentoring, youth development, or economic empowerment programs for Black Rhode Islanders can access funding through Rhode Island Foundation, with awards up to US $15,000. Eligible groups need not be Black-led but must advance financial stability, address structural inequities, or support educational success and positive decision-making for Black youth.
The Rhode Island Community Foundation
Basic Needs Funding for Nonprofits from Ameriprise
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Focused on basic needs and community vitality, Ameriprise Financial invites U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits to apply for support for hunger relief, shelter, adult self-sufficiency, and community development programs. Rhode Island organizations offering mentoring, life skills, workforce preparation, or financial literacy within these focus areas may be eligible, especially where Ameriprise volunteers are actively engaged.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr Scholl Foundation Community Grants in Rhode Island
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Rhode Island 501(c)(3) organizations seeking program support in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural initiatives, or environmental projects can access funding through the Dr Scholl Foundation. U.S.-based nonprofits, including those running tutoring or mentoring programs, may request US $5,000 - US $25,000 for one year of project-focused support.
Dr Scholl Foundation
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Community Impact Grants
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations improving economic stability, workforce readiness, health, or disaster relief can seek project, operating, or capital support that benefits local communities where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates. With a mission to strengthen underserved individuals and families, O'Reilly Automotive Foundation provides U.S. nonprofits, including those mentoring youth in Rhode Island, with flexible funding options.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Chick Fil A Foundation Grants for Youth
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations running youth mentoring, education, housing, food security, or environmental programs in Rhode Island can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000. U.S., Canadian, U.K., and Singapore charities serving underserved youth and families may be eligible.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc