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.

2024 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.

The 2024 application process is now closed.

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