EJMP Fund for Philanthropy

EJMP Fund for Philanthropy

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.

EJMP Fund for Philanthropy was formed in 2010 and since it’s inception has provided grants to over 75 organizations totaling over $9 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

2023 Grant Recipients

  • Aquidneck Community Table
  • Aquidneck Land Trust
  • Bike Newport
  • Boys & Girls Club
  • Community Housing Resource Board (Newport Housing Hotline)
  • Conexion Latina Newport
  • Eating with the Ecosystem
  • ecoRI News
  • Fab Newport
  • Faithful Friends Animal Society
  • Gnome Surf
  • Looking Upwards
  • Lucy’s Hearth
  • MLK Jr Community Center
  • Newport Art Museum
  • Newport Classical
  • Newport Contemporary Ballet
  • 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
  • Save the Bay
  • Seaman’s Church Institute
  • Special Olympics of Delaware
  • Star Kids
  • Wildlife Rehabilitators Association of Rhode Island

Email us Anytime

info@ejmpfoundation.org