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EIN 22-2597014

FirstWorks

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
17
City
Providence
State
Rhode Island
Year formed
1984
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
NTEE code, primary
A61: Performing Arts Centers
Description
FirstWorks enriches the cultural, educational, and economic fabric of Rhode Island by engaging diverse audiences with world-class performing arts and education. The organization nurtures partnerships, creates access for Rhode Islanders, and lifts voices in the local community through presenting 140 artists and providing over 100 employment opportunities for creatives. Their education programs also aim to empower individuals through the arts.
Total revenues
$1,820,065
2024
Total expenses
$1,885,455
2024
Total assets
$843,653
2024
Num. employees
17
2024

Program areas at FirstWorks

Across our 2023-2024 season we have focused on nurturing partnerships, creating access for rhode islanders, and lifting voices in our local community. We presented 140 artists and provided over 100 employment opportunities for creatives. Our education program provides arts access to youth across ri - we offered 50+ workshops with world-class artists, reached 80+ educators, and earned 25,000 views of our virtual learning series by educators, students and their families.

Who funds FirstWorks

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Rhode Island FoundationArts and Culture$108,450
PPL FoundationProgram Support$20,000
June Rockwell Levy Foundation IncorporatedEducational Success$20,000
...and 10 more grants received

Financials for FirstWorks

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,636,246
Program services$233,812
Investment income and dividends$2,263
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-52,256
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,820,065
Data update history
July 31, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
June 29, 2025
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from PPL Foundation
January 3, 2025
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $108,450 from The Rhode Island Foundation
September 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 12 new personnel
July 16, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from The Bank of America Charitable Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsPerforming arts centersTheatersCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
235 Promenade St 130
Providence, RI 02908
Metro area
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
County
Providence County, RI
Website URL
firstworks.org/ 
Phone
(401) 421-4278
IRS details
EIN
22-2597014
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1984
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A61: Performing Arts Centers
NAICS code, primary
711110: Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters
Parent/child status
Independent
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