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Charities
This non-profit event donates 100% of net proceeds to Rhode Island charities. The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Foundation supports around 30 local nonprofits annually through funds raised by the Citizens Pell Bridge Run and 4 Bridges Ride.

Fundraise
100% of all net proceeds from The Citizens Pell Bridge go to local non-profits. Additionally, we encourage all runners to create their own fundraisers or join one of our amazing non-profit beneficiaries fundraising efforts.
2025 Grant Application
The RITBF has distributed $845,700 to local nonprofits since 2016 through the Citizens Pell Bridge Run
The 2025 Grant Application Form will be posted in March, and will be accepted from April 1 to June 1, 2025. Each year, approximately 30 partner organizations are identified to receive foundation support.
2024 Beneficiaries
A Wish Come True
Boys and Girls Club of Newport County
Clagett Sailing
Conexion Latina
Day One
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center
East Bay Food Pantry
Fanconi Anemia Research Foundation
Farm Fresh Rhode Island
Girls On the Run
Hasbro Childrens Hospital
Haven Box
James L. Maher Center
Jamestown Boyscouts Troop 1
Jamestown Cub Scouts Pack 1
John Clarke Retirement Center
Looking Upwards
Meeting Street
Museum Of Newport Irish History
Nathan’s Angels
Newport County YMCA
Newport Fall River Star Kids Scholarship Program
Newport Gulls
Newport Public Education Foundation
Noras Haven
North Kingstown Food Pantry
Ocean State Waves
Pell School PTO- Newport Public Schools
Providence Childrens Museum
Refugee Youth Solidarity through Education
Rhode Island Arts Foundation at Newport, Inc. (dba Newport Classical)
Rhode Island Center for the Book
Rose Island Lighthouse and Fort Hamilton Trust
Saint Vincent De Paul Society, St. Joseph Newport
Samaritans
Save the Bay
Sojourner House
Special Olympics Rhode Island
Womens Resource Center