MUSEOFRI
The MUSE Foundation of RI (MUSEOFRI) is building a liberation infrastructure for communities of color across Rhode Island. Now, people can discover MUSEOFRI by exploring Providence in an interactive setting.
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FOUNDED 2021
MUSEOFRI is Rhode Island's first foundation for communities of color. Founded by Juan Wilson Jr., MUSEOFRI demystifies philanthropy, building liberation infrastructure across the state.
2021
DEMYSTIFYING PHILANTHROPY FOR COMMUNITIES OF COLOR
2025
BANNISTER AWARD RECIPIENT
MUSEOFRI x POLARITY
MUSEOFRI and Polarity share the same belief: people should discover the causes in their community through the places they already live, not through email blasts or algorithms.
Discovery is one of many pain points in the nonprofit world. How do you reach people who don't already know you exist? Polarity solves it differently. It's a platform built on an interactive 3D globe of the real world. People explore their city and find the causes that make each neighborhood what it is.
MUSEOFRI shows up on the map not because of an ad buy, but because they are part of the Providence community. When someone explores that neighborhood, they find MUSEOFRI. Organically. Through the place itself.
LIVE FROM THE GLOBE
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HOURS LISTENED
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PLACES TO FIND
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CITIES TO UNLOCK
WHERE YOUR DONATION GOES
Putting small RI nonprofits on the globe so people find them by exploring, not searching
Youth and community empowerment programs through MUSEOFRI
Scaling Black philanthropy infrastructure statewide
Building a platform where real-world engagement drives real-world impact
To produce community joy events where all can gather
WHAT THIS PLACE NEEDS
Support MUSEOFRI during 401gives. Help build a world where people find causes by exploring their city, not scrolling past a link.