Mission

This event is not-for-profit, and 100% of the net proceeds will go to support local not-for-profits.

The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Foundation has provided support to dozens of nonprofit organizations throughout Rhode Island through the funds raised by the annual Citizens Pell Bridge Run. Each year, approximately 30 partner organizations are identified to receive foundation support.

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.

2023 Grant Application

The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Foundation has provided support to dozens of nonprofit organizations throughout Rhode Island through the funds raised by the annual Citizens Pell Bridge Run and the 4 Bridges Ride events. Each year, approximately 30 partner organizations are identified to receive foundation support.

2023 applications are now closed. 2024 applications will be accepted from April 1 to June 1, 2024.

2023 Beneficiaries

A Wish Come True
Boys and Girls Club of Newport County
Boys Towns New England
Clagett Sailing
Clean Ocean Access
Conexion Latina Newport
Day One
Fanconi Anemia Research Fund (FARF)
Girls on the Run RI
Izzy Foundation
Boy Scouts, Troop 1 Jamestown
James L. Maher Center
Pack 1 Jamestown
Looking Upwards
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Community Center
Meeting Street
Museum of Irish History
Nathans Angels Memorial Foundation
NAMI Rhode Island
Newport County YMCA
Newport Gulls and Ocean State Waves
Newport in Bloom
North Kingstown Food Pantry
Providence Children’s Museum
Save the Bay
RHS Boosters
Sail to Prevail
Samaritans of RI
Sojourner House
Special Olympics
Star Kids
Women’s Resource Center