EIN 22-2597014

FirstWorks

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
13
Year formed
1984
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
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
$2,002,777
2022
Total expenses
$1,844,938
2022
Total assets
$834,571
2022
Num. employees
13
2022

Program areas at FirstWorks

Across our 2021-2022 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 grew exponentially, providing 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 FoundationProgram Support; Raise Your Voice - Song Composition Project for Central High School 100th Anniversary Celebration; Employee Matching Program; "the Telling" Daniel Bernard Roumain and Collaborators; Lifting Rhode Island Through the Arts; General Support$114,370
New England Foundation for the Arts IncorporatedGeneral Operating, Creation And/or Presenting Support$34,020
United Way of Ri (UWRI)Designated Donation/grant$20,525
...and 8 more grants received

Personnel at FirstWorks

NameTitleCompensation
Jamil Jamil JorgeEducation Director
Kathleen D PletcherExecutive Artistic Director$109,072
Abigail ComtoisDevelopment Manager
Melissa DariganesqVice President$0
Catherine Terry TaylorPresident$0
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for FirstWorks

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,345,906
Program services$656,541
Investment income and dividends$330
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$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$2,002,777

Form 990s for FirstWorks

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-05-11990View PDF
2020-062021-04-06990View PDF
2019-062020-10-19990View PDF
2018-062019-06-19990View PDF
2017-062018-04-10990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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Data update history
July 6, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 30, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
May 15, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
May 7, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from June Rockwell Levy Foundation Incorporated
May 19, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsPerforming arts centersTheatersCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donations
General information
Address
235 Promenade St 130
Providence, RI 02908
Metro area
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
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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