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Providence economic development organizations

There are 42 economic development organizations in the greater Providence metro area, including the cities of Providence and Warwick. Combined, these Providence metro economic development organizations employ 163 people, earn more than $50 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $151 million.
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Types of economic development organizations in Providence

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Economic development organizations
 
42
 
$49,891,268
Urban development organizations
 
21
 
$20,167,364
Convention centers and visitor bureaus
 
2
 
$5,978,163
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Job trends for Providence economic development organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
13
1-10
 
10
11-25
 
3
26-100
 
3
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of economic development organizations in Providence

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
10
$250k to $1M
 
12
$1M to $5M
 
9
$5M to $25M
 
2
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of economic development organizations in Providence

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ProvPort

ProvPort is an urban, community economic development organization that is dedicated to the development of the Port of Providence in Rhode Island.
Revenue
$14.7m
Assets
$50.5m
Employees
1
EIN
05-0479488
IRS type
501(c)(3)

South County Tourism Council (SCTC)

The primary mission of the South County Tourism Council is to plan, promote and market tourism beyond our eleven town region.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
8
EIN
05-0424505
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Providence Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau (PWCVB)

The mission of the Providence Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau (PWCVB) is to create vibrant growth for the local economy by promoting, developing and expanding a united convention, meetings and leisure industry.
Revenue
$5.5m
Assets
$4.6m
Employees
26
EIN
05-0487503
IRS type
501(c)(6)

South Eastern Economic Development Corporation

Seed's mission is to assist small businesses to start-up, expand and create new jobs. Seed was certified in 1982 by the u.s. sba to package sba 504 loans.
Revenue
$4.8m
Assets
$24.7m
Employees
14
EIN
04-2772952
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Blackstone Valley Tourism Council

The Blackstone Valley Tourism Council's work involves creating positive change with regard to community values by developing and promoting coordinated, responsible and sustainable tourism in Rhode Island's Blackstone Valley communities.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$2.6m
Employees
29
EIN
05-0424318
IRS type
501(c)(3)

New Bedford Economic Development Council

A nonprofit in New Bedford, MA fostering business growth, employment, and economic development while promoting a business-friendly environment.
Revenue
$3.4m
Assets
$5.6m
Employees
6
EIN
04-3244024
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Center for Southeast Asians

Center for Southeast Asians promotes prosperity, heritage, and leadership in RI through family support, case management services, and cultural awareness trainings.
Revenue
$3.4m
Assets
$4.9m
Employees
17
EIN
22-2914654
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bristol County Edc

The organization's mission is to promote prosperity and the general welfare of the citizens of the city of Fall River by stimulating economic and industrial growth and expansion in the area to include the city of Fall River and the towns of freetown, some....
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$10.6m
Employees
5
EIN
04-2655817
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Hope and Main

To help local entrepreneurs jump-start early-stage food companies and food related businesses by providing low cost, low risk access to shared-use commercial kitchens and other industry-specific technical resources.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
29
EIN
27-2917974
IRS type
501(c)(3)

New Bedford Ocean Cluster

New Bedford Ocean Cluster builds the leading ocean economy on the East Coast through collaboration with private sector, public sector, and academia.
Revenue
$793.0k
Assets
$445.9k
Employees
1
EIN
87-1778078
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Economic Development Center of Southeastern Mass

Community Economic Development Center of Southeastern Mass provides community outreach, computer training, technical assistance and immigrant assistance and job placement programs to the New Bedford, MA area.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
11
EIN
04-3371170
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Providence Foundation

The Providence Foundation advocates policies and projects for the development of downtown Providence and operates programs for revitalization.
Revenue
$824.4k
Assets
$456.2k
Employees
5
EIN
23-7423032
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Providence Revolving Fund

To preserve Providence's architectural heritage and stimulate community revitalization through advocacy, lending, technical assistance, and development in historic areas.
Revenue
$938.6k
Assets
$11.7m
Employees
0
EIN
05-0386411
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Partnership for Rhode Island

Partnership for Rhode Island unites business leaders to improve the state's economy and tackle system issues through collaboration with public officials.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$2.4m
Employees
1
EIN
81-4717112
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Tinker Bristol

Tinker Bristol is an urban development organization in Portsmouth, RI that was founded in 2015.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
47-3533016
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sistahs for Africa Development Queen Mother Nduingnyi Foundation

Sistahs for Africa Development Queen Mother Nduingnyi Foundation is an economic development organization in Fall River, MA that was founded in 2021.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
86-1305672
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greater New Bedford Industrial Foundation Development Corporation

Greater New Bedford Industrial Foundation Development Corporation enhances industrial development through its programs, which include industrial development. As an urban, community economic development organization, it is located in New Bedford, MA.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
04-3291730
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greater New Bedford Industrial Foundation

Promotes industrial development, creates jobs and advocates for tenants in the New Bedford Business Park.
Revenue
$401.3k
Assets
$884.9k
Employees
0
EIN
04-2186191
IRS type
501(c)(3)

African American Museum of Rhode Island

African American Museum of Rhode Island is an urban development organization in Providence, RI that was founded in 2024.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
99-2065617
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Providence Tourism Fund

The Providence Tourism Fund collaborates with the Convention Center Authority, promoting and encouraging tourism in Providence utilizing event funds.
Revenue
$132.0k
Assets
$274.2k
Employees
0
EIN
26-3240427
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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