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June 7, 2010  

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Prominent Rhode Island leaders honored at Foundation's annual meeting
 

Foundation honorees Paul A. Silver, Esq; Elizabeth Burke Bryant; and John and Letitia Carter with Foundation President & CEO Neil D. Steinberg.

We celebrate our partners
During the Foundation's recent annual meeting, donors, community leaders, grant recipients, and stakeholders recognized several remarkable Rhode Islanders who have shown tremendous leadership and dedication to improving our state and the quality of life for others through their philanthropy and community engagement.
 
John and Letitia Carter
The Foundation honored philanthropists John and Letitia Carter with its Inspiring Partners Award. Established in 2003, the award recognizes individuals who have inspired others with their personal commitment to philanthropy and thoughtful approach to grantmaking. John and Letitia Carter were recognized for their deeply committed efforts to shape a better future for countless Rhode Islanders. Watch a video about John and Letitia Carter.

Paul A. Silver
Paul A. Silver of Providence received The Harold B. Soloveitzik Professional Leadership Award, established for the beloved Westerly lawyer who exhibited an enduring commitment to philanthropy throughout his career. The Foundation presents this award annually to a professional advisor who shares this enduring commitment. Paul A. Silver, a partner with Hinckley, Allen & Snyder, was recognized for his long standing relationship with the Foundation and the personal value he places on both practicing and promoting philanthropy in Rhode Island. Watch a video about Paul Silver.
 
Rhode Island KIDS COUNT and Elizabeth Burke Bryant
The Foundation also inaugurated a new award at the meeting. The Community Leadership Award was presented to Rhode Island KIDS COUNT and Elizabeth Burke Bryant. KIDS COUNT and Bryant were recognized for commitment, innovation, and passion in promoting positive outcomes for our state's children. Watch a video about Rhode Island KIDS COUNT and Elizabeth Burke Bryant.

Read more about the honorees and see photos from the event.

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Community
impact
In addition to the awards presented at the annual meeting, Neil D. Steinberg, president and CEO, also reported on the Foundation's activities and impact in the state during the past year. In 2009, the Foundation's grantmaking in the community totaled $27.5 million to more than 1,000 local organizations. In the last decade, the Foundation's investments in Rhode Island total more than $240 million.
 
Read the Foundation's 2009 Impact Report.

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