EIN 22-2951612

WaterFire Providence

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
97
Year formed
1988
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
WaterFire Providence presents the artwork WaterFire to inspire Providence and its visitors, revitalize the urban experience, foster community engagement, and creatively transform the city.
Total revenues
$3,741,484
2022
Total expenses
$3,533,776
2022
Total assets
$10,736,189
2022
Num. employees
97
2022

Program areas at WaterFire Providence

Waterfire Providence manages and organizes Waterfire, a large public art installation/event. In 2020 there were no events due to the covid-19 pandemic. The 2021 season was a transition season after covid in 2020. Waterfire draws between 10,000 and 100,000 spectators into downtown Providence, ri each evening and approx 1,000,000 over the course of the season from may to december. More than 50% of attendees travel from out of state specifically to experience Waterfire and create a significant economic impact in their wake. Waterfire Providence generates $114 million of economic impact for local businesses and $9 million of direct tax revenue for the state of ri and supports 1,294 additional jobs for residents. Waterfire secures millions of dollars of traditional and new media value painting Providence in a positive light each year making ri a top international cultural tourism destination. In 2018, Waterfire moved into the Waterfire arts center, the organization's first permanent visible home in the community and a multi-use arts venue that hosts exhibitions, performances, events and educational programs open to the public.

Who funds WaterFire Providence

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Ralph R Papitto and Barbara A Papitto Private Family FoundationSponsorship$370,000
Xq InstituteWaterfire Sponsorship$60,000
The Rhode Island FoundationGeneral Operating Support$47,000
...and 15 more grants received

Personnel at WaterFire Providence

NameTitleCompensation
Peter MelloManaging Director$115,360
Paul KochanekDirector Events and Operations / Director of Events and Operations$125,000
James PrescottVice Chair$0
Michael BrostekSecretary$0
Charles NewtonChair$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for WaterFire Providence

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,209,349
Program services$63,092
Investment income and dividends$90,361
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$105,163
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$31,512
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$71,565
Miscellaneous revenues$170,442
Total revenues$3,741,484

Form 990s for WaterFire Providence

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-07990View PDF
2021-122022-11-08990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-03-01990View PDF
2018-122019-11-22990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

Organizations like WaterFire Providence

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Pittsburgh Glass Center (PGC)Pittsburgh, PA$4,985,671
Mural Arts PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA$13,202,341
International Center of Photography (ICP)New York, NY$11,859,344
Salvadori CenterNew York, NY$3,011,690
Salina Art CenterSalina, KS$997,863
Public Art FundNew York, NY$4,219,910
Mid-Atlantic Center for the ArtsCape May, NJ$4,239,186
Nasher Sculpture CenterDallas, TX$7,253,094
Ann Arbor Art CenterAnn Arbor, MI$1,595,540
Florida Holocaust MuseumSt Petersburg, FL$3,711,696
Data update history
January 23, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Annenberg Foundation
July 15, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
LobbyingFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
475 Valley St
Providence, RI 02908
Metro area
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
County
Providence County, RI
Website URL
waterfire.org/ 
Phone
(401) 273-1155
Twitter profile
@waterfireprov 
IRS details
EIN
22-2951612
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1988
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A40: Visual Art Organizations, Services
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Central organization
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