The Hayden Foundation Highlights a Year of Community Investment Across Rhode Island
CRANSTON, RI, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2026 — Now that 2025 has come to a close, the Hayden Foundation of Rhode Island is reflecting on another year of meaningful community investment, awarding nearly $1 million in grants to support educational and animal welfare initiatives across the state. Throughout 2025, the Foundation funded organizations addressing critical needs through hands-on […]
Hayden Foundation of Rhode Island Sees Record Grant Applications, Reflecting Growing Education and Animal Welfare Needs
The Hayden Foundation of Rhode Island has received an unprecedented number of grant applications this year, a clear sign of the growing demand for funding in education and animal welfare. While the Foundation’s resources are finite, it remains dedicated to extending its support to as many high-impact initiatives as possible. “As a Foundation, our board’s […]
RHODY TODAY: Hayden Scholarship assists 197 URI students
FROM RHODY TODAY Media Contact: Austen Farrell 401-874-9522 KINGSTON, R.I.—May 15, 2025—In the fall of 2024, the Donald P. and Elaine M. Hayden Foundation established a $750,000 scholarship, and in the spring, they came to URI to meet the students they helped. Representatives from the Hayden Foundation had the opportunity to hear from students about […]
Hayden Foundation of Rhode Island Prepares for a Strong Year of Education and Animal Welfare Grant Awards in 2025
Rhode Island – April 8, 2025 – The Hayden Foundation is gearing up for another impactful year of grant awards in 2025, continuing its mission to support education and animal welfare initiatives across Rhode Island. After a milestone year in 2024, where the foundation significantly expanded its grantmaking efforts, the Hayden Foundation is on track […]
The Hayden Foundation Donates $15,000 to West Place Animal Sanctuary for Educational Internship Programs
Tiverton, RI – The Hayden Foundation is proud to announce a $15,000 donation to West Place Animal Sanctuary, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing lifelong care for farm animals rescued from abuse, neglect, and cruelty. This donation will directly support the sanctuary’s Educational Internship Programs, offering hands-on learning opportunities to high school and college students […]
Hayden Foundation of Rhode Island awards the University of Rhode Island $750,000 for Scholarships
KINGSTON, R.I. — September 16, 2024 — A recent $750,000 charitable gift will create scholarships designed to support Rhode Island students through periods of unexpected financial hardship. The gift from the Donald P. and Elaine M. Hayden Foundation of Rhode Island provides $250,000 annually for three years, which will be matched by the University. “We […]
RWU Launches Don P. and Elaine M. Hayden Scholarships for Trades Education
Funded by a $250,000 grant from the Hayden Foundation, the scholarships will provide full financial support for students enrolled in RWU’s trades programs and help address a critical labor shortage in the state of Rhode Island. August 14, 2024 | By Mel Thibeault PROVIDENCE, R.I. – With the goal of addressing the critical need for developing […]
$10K Hayden grant to help find homes for free-roaming cats
JOHNSTON SUNRISE ARTICLE: By GRETA SHUSTER It takes a large budget to care for as many free-roaming cats in Rhode Island as possible. Thankfully, the Hayden Foundation awarded PawsWatch Community Cat Center a $10,000 grant. Hayden Foundation Executive Director George Panichas and Board Member Cindy Rondeau presented PawsWatch Treasurer Andi Amitrano with the […]
Hayden Foundation Donates $10,000 to Scituate Rhode Island School Department to Enhance STEM Education
The Hayden Foundation is pleased to announce a $10,000 donation to the Scituate School Department, specifically benefiting the Biomedical Career and Technical Education program at Scituate High School. This contribution will help fund the acquisition of advanced educational tools, including support for the cutting-edge 4D medical Anatomage Table, which is utilized by students pursuing STEM […]
Introducing The Hayden Foundation: A Philanthropic Endeavor to Strengthen Education and Animal Welfare in Rhode Island
Cranston, Rhode Island – The Hayden Foundation, an inspiring charitable initiative founded by Donald and Elaine Hayden, proudly unveils its new website, dedicated to transforming educational outcomes and advancing animal welfare in the State of Rhode Island. With a profound commitment to making a positive impact on their community, Donald and Elaine Hayden established The […]