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.

Applications will be accepted from April 1 to June 1, 2023.

2022 Beneficiaries

Boys and Girls Club of Newport County
Boys Scouts, Troop 1 Jamestown
Boystown New England
C. Thomas Clagett Memorial Regatta and Clinic
Children’s Heart Foundation
Clean Ocean Access
Day One
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center
Fanconi Anemia Research Fund
Girls on the Run
Hasbro Healing Arts Program
Izzy Foundation
James L. Maher Center
Jamestown Cub Scouts Pack 1
Looking Upwards
Museum of Newport Irish History
Nathan’s Angels
Newport County YMCA
Newport in Bloom
Newport Partnership for Families
North Kingstown Food Pantry
Project Undercover, Inc.
Providence Children’s Museum
Sail to Prevail
Samaritans
Save The Bay
Sojourner House
Special Olympics
Star Kids
Women’s Resource Center