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Nonprofits in Rhode Island

There are 7,345 organizations in Rhode Island. Combined, these Rhode Islander nonprofits employ 117,473 people, earn more than $19 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $46 billion.
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Nonprofits by major Rhode Island cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Providence
 
7,344
 
$18,612,924,967
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Job trends for Rhode Island nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
1,333
1-10
 
442
11-25
 
214
26-100
 
231
101 to 1,000
 
139
1,000+
 
18
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of nonprofits in Rhode Island

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
1,821
$250k to $1M
 
668
$1M to $5M
 
375
$5M to $25M
 
205
$25M to $100M
 
46
$100M+
 
30
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Types of nonprofits in Rhode Island

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Educational institutions
 
952
 
$4,787,513,538
Religious organizations
 
796
 
$52,020,828
Foundations
 
709
 
$540,893,480
Recreation, sports, and social clubs
 
679
 
$225,691,864
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits
 
667
 
$293,403,615
Human service organizations
 
459
 
$980,597,895
Business and community development organizations
 
443
 
$185,649,973
Unions and employment organizations
 
293
 
$134,128,063
Mutual assistance organizations
 
277
 
$522,824,780
Health organizations
 
239
 
$8,880,519,851
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Directory of nonprofits in Rhode Island

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1-20 of 7,345

Brown University

Brown's mission is to discover, communicate, and preserve knowledge and understanding in a spirit of free inquiry, and by educating and preparing students to discharge the offices of life with usefulness and reputation.
Revenue
$2.1b
Assets
$11.3b
Employees
14.3k
EIN
05-0258809
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Act Foundation / Steven B Merolla Ttee

The ACT Foundation provides grants to non-profit youth sports organizations, helping underprivileged kids participate in various sports and activities.
Revenue
$33.7m
Assets
$32.9m
Employees
0
EIN
88-6178059
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Grace K and Wesley S Alpert Charitable Foundation

The Grace K and Wesley S Alpert Charitable Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds meeting the needs of the people of Rhode Island.
Revenue
$6.5m
Assets
$56.1m
Employees
0
EIN
45-6592383
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rhode Island College Foundation

Rhode Island College Foundation, established in 1965, is a separate entity that is devoted to raising funds solely for Rhode Island College. The Foundation also exercises fiduciary responsibility over endowments and other philanthropic investments.
Revenue
$6.5m
Assets
$54.3m
Employees
12
EIN
05-6049721
IRS type
501(c)(3)

St Andrew's School

St. Andrew's School is a nondenominational boarding and day School serving coeducational grades 6 - 12.
Revenue
$17.2m
Assets
$62.8m
Employees
127
EIN
05-0262717
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)

RISD's mission is to educate its students & the public in the creation and appreciation of works of art & design, to discover & transmit knowledge & to make lasting contributions to a global society through critical thinking, scholarship & innovation.
Revenue
$239.9m
Assets
$764.0m
Employees
3,135
EIN
05-0258956
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Edesia

Edesia manufactures and distributes ready-to-use therapeutic foods to treat and prevent malnutrition, reaching children and mothers across 65 countries with life-saving nutrition.
Revenue
$104.2m
Assets
$162.3m
Employees
174
EIN
26-0359866
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Wolf School

Private school in RI for grades K-8 with an inclusive approach to teaching core skills, focusing on complex learners. Offers summer program.
Revenue
$6.4m
Assets
$16.5m
Employees
68
EIN
05-0506471
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bryant University

Bryant University is a private university, located in Smithfield, Rhode Island, US, that grants the degrees of bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and master's degrees in business, taxation and accounting.
Revenue
$278.7m
Assets
$690.6m
Employees
1,970
EIN
05-0258810
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hopehealth Hospice and Palliative Care (HHCRI)

Home and Hospice Care of Rhode Island (HHCRI) provides quality, compassionate health care to people facing the advanced stages of a serious illness.
Revenue
$87.0m
Assets
$64.1m
Employees
508
EIN
51-0192422
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Boys and Girls Clubs of Pawtucket

Boys and Girls Clubs of Pawtucket empower youth through engaging programs, fostering academic success, healthy lifestyles, and self-expression in a safe environment.
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$24.7m
Employees
251
EIN
05-0258924
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Brown Emergency Medicine (UEMF)

To provide exceptional emergency medical care, education, research, and service to the people of Rhode Island and beyond. UEMF physicians and research personnel conduct a wide variety of research in basic science, clinical practices, and public health.
Revenue
$89.1m
Assets
$48.1m
Employees
426
EIN
05-0486254
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gordon Research Conferences (GRC)

Gordon Research Conferences are a group of prestigious international scientific conferences organized by a non-profit organization of the same name. The conference topics cover frontier research in the biological, chemical, and physical sciences.
Revenue
$62.0m
Assets
$112.7m
Employees
83
EIN
26-0150662
IRS type
501(c)(3)

ProvPort

ProvPort, New England's premier deep water facility, manages the Port of Providence, specializing in efficient cargo handling for international and domestic trade.
Revenue
$17.6m
Assets
$62.0m
Employees
1
EIN
05-0479488
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Rhode Island Foundation

The Rhode Island Foundation mobilizes generosity, addresses community needs through strategic grants, and embraces diverse identities to foster a thriving Rhode Island.
Revenue
$147.3m
Assets
$1.3b
Employees
58
EIN
22-2604963
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Preservation Society of Newport County

The Preservation Society of Newport County, Rhode Island's largest cultural organization, protects, preserves and presents the best of Newport County's architectural heritage.
Revenue
$44.0m
Assets
$105.7m
Employees
300
EIN
05-0252708
IRS type
501(c)(3)

South County Hospital Healthcare System

South County Health is the preeminent resource for health in Washington County, Rhode Island, and beyond. They provide a continuum of care and comprehensive range of advanced inpatient, outpatient and home health services.
Revenue
$238.8m
Assets
$182.0m
Employees
1,689
EIN
05-0445136
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital

EPBH delivers health with care and includes the Bradley Hasbro Children's Research Center for serious mental disorder treatment.
Revenue
$139.3m
Assets
$173.3m
Employees
1,115
EIN
05-0258806
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Times2

Times2 Academy is a K-12 school in Providence, RI specializing in STEM education with an emphasis on creating ethical leaders.
Revenue
$14.4m
Assets
$31.2m
Employees
56
EIN
22-2513598
IRS type
501(c)(3)

East Bay Community Action Program

East Bay Community Action Program delivers integrated health, family, education, and career services, plus energy and early childhood support, helping individuals overcome homelessness and thrive.
Revenue
$48.7m
Assets
$33.0m
Employees
680
EIN
05-0310024
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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