Funder directory → Rhode Island → THE BEACON FOUNDATION
Private foundation · WARWICK, RI · EIN 854065871THE BEACON FOUNDATION
✓ Accepts unsolicited applications
Typical grant
$50–$2,500
median $500
Giving (latest FY)
$196,897
173 grants · FY2024
Assets
$4,306,177
gives nationally
Application form & materials: NAME AND ADDRESS; PRINCIPAL DIRECTOR'S NAME; STATUS AS A QUALIFIED 501 (C)(3) ORGANIZATION; STATEMENT OF THE NATURE AND PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF THE FUNDING REQUEST; DETAILS ON HOW THE REQUEST WILL IMPROVE THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND SUPPORT ITS BUSINESS, EDUCATIONAL, NONPROFIT AND CULTURAL COMMUNITY; CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE REQUEST; AND THE WEB ADDRESS. REQUESTS FOR FUNDING OF $5,000 OR LESS SHOULD BE MADE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S LETTERHEAD. REQUESTS OF GREATER THAN $5,000 MAY BE MADE ON A WRITTEN GRANT APPLICATION WHICH, AMONG OTHER DETAILS, MAY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: STATEMENT OF THE PRINCI
Deadlines: NOT APPLICABLE, SUBMISSIONS ARE ROLLING.
Restrictions: THE BOARD, AT ITS DISCRETION, MAY REFUSE TO MAKE ANY GRANTS OR CONTRIBUTIONS OR OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. THE BOARD HAS THE DISCRETION TO WITHDRAW ITS APPROVAL OF ANY FUNDING AT ANY TIME. THE BOARD MAY DETERMINE WHEN TO REQUIRE THAT FUNDING RECIPIENTS FURNISH A PERIODIC AND/OR FINAL ACCOUNTING TO SHOW THAT THE FUNDS WERE EXPENDED FOR BOARD-APPROVED PURPOSES. IF INSUFFICIENT INFORMATION IS PROVIDED, THE BOARD MAY REQUEST FURTHER INFORMATION. ALL DECISIONS ARE AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD. UNLESS OTHERWISE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD, AWARDED GRANTS MUST BE SPENT WITHIN ONE YEAR OF THE FUND
Contact: AMY C VITALE · ONE BEACON CENTRE, WARWICK, RI, 028861378 · 4018252681
| Grantee | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| RHODE ISLAND INSTITUTE FOR LABOR STUDIES AND RESEARCH · CRANSTON, RI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION OF MA AND RI · BOSTON, MA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,000 |
| RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY FOOD BANK ASSOCIATION · PROVIDENCE, RI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION · PROVIDENCE, RI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| CROSSROADS RHODE ISLAND · PROVIDENCE, RI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR COMMUNITY CENTER · NEWPORT, RI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| GREGGS GIVING TREE INC · EAST GREENWICH, RI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| WOOD RIVER HEALTH SERVICES INC · HOPE VALLEY, RI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| YMCA OF PAWTUCKET INC · PAWTUCKET, RI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| YOUTH PRIDE INC · PROVIDENCE, RI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2024 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.