University of Rhode Island Foundation

University of Rhode Island Foundation & Alumni Engagement (URIFAE) secures contributions from alumni, parents, corporations, foundations, and friends on behalf of the University of Rhode Island. New commitments combined with distributions from the endowment amount to some $30 million for use across the University annually, typically rising from year to year. These resources address a variety of areas including scholarships, faculty, academic programs, and new initiatives to enrich the URI experience. We are grateful to the individuals and organizations whose generosity plays such a significant role in advancing a community of excellence, diversity, and innovation. The URI Foundation & Alumni Engagement President leads these efforts under the guidance of a volunteer Board of Directors and in concert with University leadership. In 2024, URIFAE was proudly named one of the best places to work in Rhode Island by Providence Business News. Our Mission The URI Foundation & Alumni Engagement aspires to be a leader in support of the University of Rhode Island’s pursuit of excellence. The mission of the organization is to inspire and steward philanthropic support benefiting URI and to inform and engage alumni as committed partners of the University, its mission and traditions. In all its activities, URIFAE strives for core values of transparency, integrity, collaboration, accountability, and respect.