Mission: To provide resources primarily throughout Aquidneck Island, Rhode Island to advance humanity through creative education; ethical behavior; protect and preserve the animal kingdom and its habitat; promote sound environmental practices; support artistic and historic entities.

Why We Do What We Do

EJMP Fund for Philanthropy was formed in 2010 and since it’s inception has provided grants to over 80 organizations totaling over $10 million dollars.

Areas of Focus for Funding

Based in Newport County, Rhode Island, EJMP maintains a heavily local philanthropic focus on certified 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations in good standing, typically with primary interest and investment in the following categories of charitable endeavors and activities:

  • Preservation and restoration of the local natural environment and habitats

  • Local historical and environmental research and publications and non-profit media

  • “Bootstrap” endeavors aimed at improving the lives of local citizens, with particular emphasis on promoting equal cultural, educational, recreational, social welfare, and developmental opportunities for youth of all socioeconomic backgrounds

  • Animal welfare / protection / rehabilitation and related activities

  • Preservation of the integrity of local historical landmarks

  • Non-profit local educational and cultural institutions

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2026 Grant Recipients

  • Amenity Aid

  • Aquidneck Community Table

  • Aquidneck Island Land Trust

  • Bike Newport

  • Community Housing Resource Board (Newport Housing Hotline)

  • Conexion Latina Newport

  • Eating with the Ecosystem

  • ecoRI News

  • Fab Newport

  • Feeding America

  • Friends of Belmont Chapel and Island Cemetery

  • Gun Sense Vermont Education Fund

  • Gnome Surf

  • International Yacht Restoration School

  • Looking Upwards

  • Lucy’s Hearth

  • MLK Jr Community Center

  • Newport Art Museum

  • Newport Classical

  • Newport Contemporary Ballet

  • Newport County YANA Club

  • Newport Film

  • Newport Historical Society

  • Newport Restoration Foundation

  • Newport Sings

  • Newport String Project

  • Newport Tree Conservancy

  • Norman Bird Sanctuary

  • Pell Center, Salve Regina University

  • Potter League for Animals

  • Redwood Library & Athenaeum

  • Rhody Squash, YMCA of Newport County

  • Rhode Island Slave Medallions

  • Rosie’s Place

  • Save the Bay

  • Star Kids

  • Wildlife Clinic of Rhode Island

  • Women’s Resource Center