Resources for Donors
RISD recognizes the importance of community support in realizing our vision for excellence in art and design education.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is RISD's Tax ID?
RISD's tax ID: 05-0258956
What is RISD's endowment?
The RISD endowment is a dedicated and permanent source of funding, composed mainly of philanthropic gifts, that secures and strengthens the core of RISD’s mission now and for future generations.
Corporations and foundations
RISD’s Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations secures private support for institutional priorities by building and fostering relationships with corporations and foundations. We work with businesses, industry associations, and foundations to identify RISD programs and priorities that provide opportunities for meaningful partnerships through a mutual vision.
Corporate partnerships
RISD offers a wide range of opportunities for corporate partnership, such as sponsoring research or exhibitions at the RISD Museum, funding internships, participating in Design Portfolio Reviews or supporting Presidential Fellowships for exceptional graduate students. Continuing Education offers global online learning while RISD’s new Expanded Education offers corporate education programs centered on creativity. Our Project Open Door (POD) and Continuing Education’s regional learning programs provide opportunities to fund RISD’s work in the community, through adult continuing education programs and youth academic-year and summer programs, and through POD’s summer, weekend, and after-school programs targeting urban core city public high school students.
Foundation support
The Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations proactively seeks grants to support institutional priorities, typically falling into these categories:
- Academic programs
- Facilities renovation/upgrade and equipment support and donations
- Undergraduate scholarships and graduate fellowships
- Consortial initiatives
- Continuing Education scholarships
Resources for corporate and foundation partners
RISD is proud to partner with a wide variety of foundations and corporations who play an important role in advancing our mission. Find below opportunities to learn more about and partner with our creative community.
Contact information
If you represent a corporation or foundation interested in partnering with RISD, we encourage you to to contact us to explore the possibilities for engaging with and supporting our robust community of student and faculty makers.
Maghan Bolles
Assistant Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations
Institutional Advancement
Phone: 401 454-6762
mbolles@risd.edu
For inquiries about internships and hiring students or alumni contact:
Kevin Jankowski
Director, Career Center
Phone: 401 454-6619
kjankows@risd.edu
Career Center Website
For inquiries related to strategic partnerships and academic partner agreements contact:
Sarah Cunningham
Vice Provost, Strategic Partnerships
Phone: 401 454-6298 x6298
scunning@risd.edu
Strategic Partnerships Website
For RISD faculty and students inquiries related to research grants & fellowships and government grants contact:
Soul Brown
Director, Research
lbrown03@risd.edu
Faculty & Staff
Faculty and staff invest time and talent every day to make RISD the best it can be. They help to educate tomorrow’s creative leaders, create a welcoming environment, inspire innovation and transform lives. Numbering more than 1,000, faculty and staff are integral to the RISD community, and their commitment advances RISD’s mission.
Making a gift online
RISD is grateful to all who support it. Our community is essential as RISD sets the global standard of excellence for art and design education.
Payroll Deduction
Payroll deduction is an easy way for RISD employees to make gifts directly and automatically from a paycheck. When you make a payroll deduction gift, you make a powerful statement about your commitment to RISD's future.
Get in touch
If you would like to learn more about the many ways you can give to RISD, please contact us:
toll-free: 844 454-1877
phone: 401 454-6325
giving@risd.edu