Philanthropy

The Rhode Futures Foundation was established with a clear and enduring purpose: to invest in a future where women and women-identified individuals have equitable access to opportunity, healthcare, and economic stability. From the very beginning, Rhode committed at least one percent of annual sales, alongside dedicated internal resources and team engagement, to support organizations working to remove systemic barriers that restrict career advancement, limit healthcare access, and prevent long-term financial security. This commitment extends to all women, including non-binary, transgender, and non-cis individuals, recognizing that gender equity must be inclusive and expansive.

The foundation focuses on building meaningful partnerships with organizations that center women from historically marginalized communities. By supporting initiatives that provide tangible tools, funding, education, and healthcare access, the Rhode Futures Foundation aims to help individuals define and pursue their own paths. Rather than offering temporary solutions, the approach emphasizes sustainable impact and long-term empowerment.

At the heart of the foundation’s work are four key focus areas. The first centers on comprehensive healthcare access. True autonomy requires that women have the ability to make informed decisions about their bodies and well-being. By funding programs that expand access to reproductive services, preventative care, and holistic health education, the foundation supports efforts that promote dignity, agency, and informed choice.

The second priority addresses the needs of mothers and caregivers. Raising and supporting families often brings financial strain, particularly for new mothers and those serving in caregiving roles. The foundation invests in programs that provide direct financial assistance, guaranteed income initiatives, and supportive services designed to ease economic pressure. By strengthening caregivers, communities and families become more resilient overall.

Another critical pillar is advancing women and non-binary individuals in business. Access to capital, mentorship, and professional coaching remains uneven, especially for entrepreneurs from underrepresented backgrounds. Through strategic partnerships, the foundation supports organizations that provide funding pathways and advisory resources, helping small business owners build sustainable enterprises and contribute to local economic vitality.

Emergency response is the fourth area of concentration. In times of crisis, women and caregivers are frequently among those most affected. The foundation directs funding to frontline organizations during urgent situations, ensuring that rapid support reaches those facing displacement, health emergencies, or sudden financial hardship.

One of the foundation’s significant initiatives is the Support for Moms Fund, a one million dollar commitment designed to strengthen guaranteed income programs and essential services for new mothers and caregivers across the United States. Working in collaboration with a network of partner organizations nationwide, the fund delivers direct assistance and supportive resources that help stabilize families during pivotal early stages. By prioritizing financial security during motherhood, the initiative reinforces long-term opportunity and community well-being.

The Rhode Futures Foundation also maintains ongoing relationships with mission-driven partners dedicated to girls’ leadership, maternal health equity, reproductive healthcare access, and small business advancement. These collaborations support mentorship programs, health literacy initiatives, midwifery and perinatal care services, and financial capital for entrepreneurs who might otherwise be excluded from traditional funding systems. Each partnership reflects a shared commitment to advancing equity through measurable, community-centered solutions.

In 2025, the foundation expanded its impact in response to devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, directing one million dollars toward emergency relief for mothers, caregivers, and families who were displaced or significantly affected. Additional contributions from online and local sales further amplified this effort, channeling resources directly to organizations providing emergency cash assistance and essential support services.

As a sponsored program of the Social Impact Fund, a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization, the Rhode Futures Foundation operates with transparency and accountability. Its mission remains consistent: to invest in women’s autonomy, economic power, and health access, creating lasting change that strengthens families and communities for generations to come.