Our Mission

The mission of the EJMP Fund for Philanthropy is to strengthen and enrich our communities by providing philanthropic support primarily throughout Aquidneck Island and Newport County. We invest in organizations and initiatives that advance education, promote ethical and compassionate action, protect animals and their habitats, preserve and enhance our natural environment, and support the arts and historic preservation.

Through thoughtful philanthropy, EJMP seeks to create meaningful and lasting impact that improves lives, strengthens our community, and helps preserve the places and resources we value for future generations.

❋ Community & Social Welfare

Supporting programs that improve quality of life, address essential community needs, and provide opportunities for individuals and families to thrive.

❋ Environmental Conservation

Protecting, preserving, and restoring our natural environment, coastal resources, open spaces, wildlife habitats, and other resources important to the long-term health of our community.

❋ Animal Welfare

Supporting the protection, care, rescue, rehabilitation, and humane treatment of animals and the preservation of their habitats.

❋ Historic Preservation

Protecting and preserving significant local historic landmarks, places, resources, and stories that contribute to the unique character and heritage of our community.

❋ Arts & Culture

Strengthening nonprofit arts, cultural, and educational institutions that enrich our community, encourage creativity, and broaden access to meaningful cultural experiences.

❋ Education & Youth Development

Expanding access to educational, cultural, recreational, and developmental opportunities, with particular emphasis on creating opportunities for young people from all socioeconomic backgrounds.

❋ Research, Publications & Non Profit Media

Supporting research, educational publications, and nonprofit media initiatives that advance understanding of our community, history, environment, and issues of public importance..

Organizations We Have Supported

EJMP is proud to have supported a diverse group of nonprofit organizations whose work reflects our commitment to community well-being, education, environmental stewardship, animal welfare, arts and culture, and historic preservation.

  • Amenity Aid

  • Aquidneck Community Table

  • Aquidneck Island Land Trust

  • Bike Newport

  • Boys & Girls Club

  • Community Housing Resource Board (Newport Housing Hotline)

  • Conexion Latina Newport

  • Creature Conserve

  • Eating with the Ecosystem

  • ecoRI News

  • Fab Newport

  • Feeding America

  • Friends of Belmont Chapel and Island Cemetery

  • Gnome Surf

  • International Tennis Hall of Fame, TeamFAME

  • 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 Hospital Foundation

  • 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, Boston

  • Save the Bay

  • Star Kids Scholarship Program

  • West Place Animal Sanctuary

  • Wildlife Clinic of RI

  • Women’s Resource Center