United Way Of Rhode Island Incorporated
United Way of Rhode Island's official website (unitedwayri.org) presents the organization's mission, programs (including 2-1-1, volunteer mobilization, and nonprofit capacity building), and recent news and impact reports. The site footer and pages reference EIN 05-0276059 and show regularly updated press releases and reports.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A service-delivery nonprofit with an active program in Rhode Island (food security, housing, child welfare, health, education or community services) that can receive donor-designated or restricted grants.
Good Fit
- • Primary programs serve Rhode Island residents or communities.
- • Track record of delivering direct services (food bank, shelter, family services, youth programs).
- • Capacity to manage designated/donor-directed grants and report on outcomes.
- • Local partnerships or visibility in RI and measurable community impact.
- • Willingness to work within United Way program frameworks (e.g., 2-1-1, community investment).
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in Rhode Island (about 82% of dollars) but grants also reached organizations in many other states, producing a state-focused footprint rather than a single-city or purely national pattern.
Recipient Variety
The latest year funded a large and diverse set of recipients (282 distinct organizations) across multiple program areas, indicating broad recipient variety despite some repeat grantees.
New Applicants
Across three years the funder shows meaningful turnover (about 29% new recipients in the latest year) and a visible online portal and apply contacts, which together suggest unfamiliar applicants have a plausible path into the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
