OVERVIEW: The TriMix Foundation supports children, neighborhoods, communities, and animal welfare in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
FUNDING AREAS: Children, neighborhoods, communities, animal welfare
IP TAKE: This funder keeps a low profile, but it is poised to continue growing in the near future to become a larger funding force in New England.
PROFILE: Established in 1997, the TriMix Foundation is an independent foundation based in Providence, Rhode Island. This is the foundation of David and Gail Mixer, and the foundation is managed by Rex Capital Advisors. David Mixer has been a managing partner at Point Judith Capital and managing director at Middleland Capital. Gail Mixer serves as the foundation president. Grantmaking areas of interest include children, neighborhoods, communities and animal welfare.
The foundation does not have a website to guide grantseekers. In the past, the foundation supported nonprofit capacity building efforts in the Northeast. Past grantees also include the United Way of Rhode Island, Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, and the San Miguel School in Providence.
Grants are often in the $25,000 to $100,000 range. In a recent year, the foundation reported over $1.7 million in contributions, gifts and grants paid. Review the funder’s recent tax records to learn more about its local giving. The foundation’s giving is largely focused on Rhode Island and elsewhere in the New England states. However, the funder is also known to fund national causes elsewhere, as well. Most grantees are based in Providence, various towns in Massachusetts, and Miami, Florida.
It does not appear that this foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits. The phone number to reach the foundation staff is 401-383-5370.
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