The Rhode Island Foundation seeks to address the health and healthcare needs of Rhode Islanders by managing and distributing funds from generous donors. These funds are designated for specific medical conditions, aiming to support nonprofit organizations working within these areas to improve health outcomes and address health inequities and disparities across the state.
Grants from this fund are directed towards nonprofit organizations engaged in activities that preserve the history of the Rhode Island Supreme Court and its judicial system. This includes the preservation of artifacts and records, publication of historical works related to Rhode Island's legal history, and the hosting of public forums on legal and constitutional history within the state. A key requirement for applicants is the provision of matching resources, either through direct funding or in-kind services, to support their projects.