Bank Rhode Island generally invests in organizations that match our focus areas. At a minimum, an organization must have 501 (C)(3) status as defined by the Internal Revenue Code.
Bank Rhode Island does not support grant requests for the following:
Please send any grant requests to:
Patricia O. Saracino Vice President, Corporate & Community Relations P.O. Box 9488 Providence, R.I. 02940
Bank Rhode Island’s contributions range in size with the average contribution less than $2,000. Smaller requests ($100 or less) may be made at a branch. Bank Rhode Island will review only one proposal per organization within a 12-month period.
In-kind donations of facilities, technical resources and employee volunteers are considered on an individual basis.
Our charitable giving includes grants to numerous organizations and initiatives:
BankRI invests in organizations that support housing development and revitalization; job training; safety; local business development and more.
Organizations receiving BankRI support include:
BankRI invests in organizations that provide unique learning opportunities or programs for “at-risk” students.
Organizations receiving BankRI support include:
BankRI invests in organizations that provide a safety net to individuals and families with critical needs such as food, housing and healthcare.
Organizations receiving BankRI support include:
BankRI invests in organizations that celebrate diversity and its many forms. We believe that different beliefs, customs, languages, foods, music and other elements that define one’s culture, are a source of strength for our communities and our state.
Organizations receiving BankRI support include:
BankRI supports the communities we serve and the people who have come to trust us as their banking partner.
