Champlin Foundations

Founded in 1932, the Champlin Foundations have distrubted over $460 million in direct grants, almost exclusively for capital needs, consisting of equipment, construction, renovation, the purchase of real estate property, and reduction of mortgage indebtedness, to tax exempt organizations throughout Rhode Island. The group aims to provide “hands on” equipment and facilities for those being served by local tax-exempt organizations. In 2011, the group approved 208 endowments and dispersed almost $19 million dollars to organizations such as Rhode Island Center Assisting Those in Need, Dorcas Place, and Community Works Rhode Island.