A Legacy of Kindness, A Future of Hope

The Feinstein Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Cranston, Rhode Island, was founded by educator & philanthropist Alan Shawn Feinstein in 1992 to inspire young people to do good deeds, practice kindness, and help make the world a better place.

Today, more than 1 million students have joined our Feinstein Jr. Scholar program and are recognized as Jr. Scholars for their commitment to kindness and community service. Through our Feinstein Leadership School program, each student receives a Feinstein Jr. Scholar Card, which provides them and an adult guest with free admission to attractions across Southern New England. Feinstein Jr. Scholar Cards are given to students as part of their commitment to being kind and helping others.

There are currently more than 200 Feinstein Leadership Schools locally and across the globe, along with colleges and institutes named in honor of Mr. Feinstein at the University of Rhode Island, Roger Williams University, Rhode Island College, Tufts University, and Providence College. Through Feinstein Foundation grants, education support, and community-based kindness initiatives, The Feinstein Foundation empowers children to make a difference.