Amica Companies Foundation
The Amica Companies Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Amica Mutual Insurance Company (Lincoln, RI) and supports qualified 501(c)(3) community-based organizations in Rhode Island. The foundation’s grant program, funding guidelines, quarterly review schedule, and an online application portal (YourCause) are published on Amica’s corporate website.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A registered 501(c)(3) community-based nonprofit—preferably with a Rhode Island presence or demonstrated local partnership—seeking small-to-medium general operating or program support and able to apply via the foundation's online portal.
Good Fit
- • 501(c)(3) status and clear community-oriented programming
- • A Rhode Island presence or demonstrated impact in RI (strong in-state share historically)
- • Requests sized in the small-to-mid range (many awards < $5K; occasional larger grants)
- • Willingness to apply through the published online portal and follow quarterly cutoffs
- • Need for general operating or program support rather than large capital projects
- • Capacity to describe community impact succinctly for a corporate foundation review
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year reached 49 states with roughly 35% of dollars concentrated in Rhode Island, indicating national reach with a meaningful in-state focus.
Recipient Variety
In 2024 the foundation funded about 1,287 distinct recipients with a large number of small awards, showing a broad and diverse recipient portfolio rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of applicant turnover is available: roughly 532 new recipients were funded in 2024 and a public online application portal plus published quarterly review rules are available, so unfamiliar applicants appear plausibly able to enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
