The Ocean State Charities Trust is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all Rhode Islanders. Established in 1981, it aims to promote social welfare across the state by supporting citizens in housing, health, education, and welfare. The Trust focuses on distributing funds for charitable purposes to assist the community.
The Ocean State Charities Trust grants are aimed at enhancing the quality of life in Rhode Island. These grants support 501(c)(3) public charities that are incorporated in Rhode Island and have been operational for at least two years. The Trust conducts a detailed application and review process and considers grant applications on a semi-annual basis. Areas targeted for support include housing, health, education, and welfare. The Trust specifies that it generally does not award grants for the same program purpose to an organization within an eighteen-month period, except under exceptional circumstances.