>1/3
of RIC students are the first in their family to attend college.
Impact of Giving
Generosity is Critical to RIC's Future
providing students scholarships, opportunities, and basic necessities
ensuring access to state-of-the-art facilities
supporting research and professional development
A Donor's Gift Can Be a Lifeline
>70%
of RIC students receive financial aid, w/ generous opportunities for scholarships, grants & work-study.
#1
College for Social Mobility in New England among public regional universities - 2022 U.S. News & World Report
Continuing the Practice of Helping Others
RIC Alumnus, Lifelong Educator, and Rhode Island College Foundation Board Member Creates Scholarship
"If no one is there to give you a start or an opportunity to pursue your interests, what happens? Likely nothing will come to fruition. With this scholarship, I'm happy that I'll get to see the good that comes from helping students in need get started." (on the establishment of the John J. Smith Jr. '63 and Anna Veronica (Keefe) Smith '33 Endowed Scholarship)
- John J. Smith Jr. '63 MA '67
Improving Academic Programs
Rhode Island College Impact
This fellowship is designed to strengthen the Department of Biology and attract more students.
Creating Opportunity
With a $6,000 Shinn Study Abroad Scholarship, Enrique Garcia only paid $300 out of pocket to live and study in Japan.
Through two new scholarships a new generation of RIC students will benefit from the late Kate Cross-Das, an alumna who possessed many creative gifts.
Here to Help You Give
We're here and ready to help our new donors, while continuing to appreciate the kindness and generosity of those who have given and wonderfully impacted our students and our institution. Thank You 2024 Donors!
Eric T. Shoen
- Executive Director
- Rhode Island College Foundation
Donna Almeida
- Financial and Constituent Relations Coordinator
Chloe M. Finn
- Development Officer
Douglas McCormack
- Scholarship Coordinator
Jeanmarie L. Pariseau
- Annual Giving Officer
Ms. Marcia R. Selinger
- Advancement Services Manager
Ms. Amal M. Simon
- Executive Assistant to the VP of College Advancement
Understand Our Progress - View Our Annual Report 2023
In Appreciation
Rhode Island College Foundation
The Rhode Island College Foundation is an independent organization dedicated to raising funds solely for the institution. It is the primary source of private support to the college.
- emailfoundation@ric.edu
- phone401-456-8460
- placeKauffman Center