Donor Impact

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Generosity is critical to RIC's future. Thank you!

Generosity is critical to RIC's future. Thank you!

Eric Shoen

"Our primary focus is to provide scholarships for students to come here, leave with less debt and have a bigger springboard to be successful in their chosen careers. Our beneficiaries make this possible and we are extremely grateful to them. RIC donors make a substantial impact."

-Eric Shoen, Executive Director of the Rhode Island College Foundation

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In 2025 Our Donors...

  • provided students scholarships, opportunities, and basic necessities
  • ensured access to state-of-the-art facilities
  • supported research and professional development

Explore 2025 Giving in Our Annual Report

Donor Gifts Can Be a Lifeline

And their impact is long-lasting. Thank You to Our 2025 Donors!

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Continuing the Practice of Helping Others

John J. Smith Jr. '63, MA '67

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

Creating Opportunity

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.

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Eric Shoen

Eric T. Shoen

  • Executive Director
  • Rhode Island College Foundation

View Our 2025 Annual Report

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Rhode Island College Alumni & Foundation

We are committed stewards who unite students and alumni, faculty and staff, friends and community partners to champion Rhode Island College's future through meaningful service, contributions, and active engagement.