City of Providence
Community Contribution Programs
Welcome to the City of Providence Community Contributions page. Here, you’ll find detailed insights into the support provided by Providence’s four private higher learning institutions — Brown University, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence College, and Johnson & Wales University — through community contributions that support our city and its residents. Those contributions come in addition to the separate direct voluntary payments from each school outlined in the City’s Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement. This site offers transparency with accessible data on the financial impact these contributions have had on the city over the last fiscal year, showcasing one way the institutions demonstrate their commitment to strengthening the Providence community and advancing its development.
As part of an ongoing commitment to supporting Providence’s growth and vitality, Brown University augments its voluntary payments to the city with community contributions that match or exceed its annual payments. Through these contributions, Brown makes a positive and meaningful impact on its home city, supporting priorities such as K-12 education, health, economic development and scholarships for local residents.
Brown - Other reported benefits not included in Community Contribution Totals
Since its founding in 1914, Johnson & Wales University has been a good neighbor and community partner in Providence. JWU’s students, faculty, staff, and alumni contribute to the vibrancy of the capital city. From providing financial aid to students from Providence to sharing its facilities and offering hundreds of hours of community service annually, there are so many ways JWU gives back to the city.
JWU - Other reported benefits not included in Community Contribution Totals
Service to our neighboring communities and to the city of Providence as a whole is part of the fabric of Providence College. It is an integral element of our culture, of who we are as an institution, and what we teach our students. We work diligently to be a good community partner and we seek constant improvement as we move forward.
PC - Other reported benefits not included in Community Contribution Totals
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Founded in 1877 with the intent of fostering the next generation of artists, designers, and creative thinkers, Rhode Island School of Design remains steadfast in its mission today. Through our educational programs, partnerships, investments and alumni endeavors, the RISD community contributes to Providence’s position as a culturally vibrant and civically engaged “Creative Capital.” And as institutions of international prominence, both RISD and the RISD Museum draw talent and admirers of art and culture from around the world to Providence.
