Delta Dental of Rhode Island
Delta Dental of Rhode Island is a nonprofit dental benefits provider designated as a 501(c)(4) organization, headquartered at 10 Charles Street in Providence, Rhode Island. The organization serves as the state's leading dental insurer, providing comprehensive dental and vision care coverage to more than 850,000 members across the region. The organization operates with approximately 50-63 employees and offers a broad range of prepaid dental care coverage options and administrative services to organizations seeking to provide dental benefits to their employees.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$139.3M
+6.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
-49.6% YoY
Grant Count
23
-14.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$55K
-40.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: "Our mission is to deliver impeccable service, quality and innovation that exceeds expectations. As experts in oral health care, we are committed to accessible, affordable care that drives improved health outcomes."
Delta Dental of Rhode Island maintains a long-standing commitment to supporting the state's most vulnerable citizens. The organization established the Delta Dental of Rhode Island Fund in 2005 to formalize its commitment to dental health initiatives in the community. Primary focus areas include:
- Dental health initiatives and oral health care access
- Education and workforce development in dental professions
- Support for underserved Rhode Islanders
- Community partnerships and volunteer programs
Grantmaking
Delta Dental of Rhode Island actively supports charitable organizations through its grantmaking activities. The organization reports total giving of approximately $1.4 million, with typical award ranges between $5,200 and $2,010,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Delta Dental of Rhode Island primarily focuses its grantmaking and community support efforts within Rhode Island, though the organization's dental benefits network extends nationally. The organization serves as a vested community partner leveraging its resources to support critical oral health needs across the state.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Revenue: $69.7 million
- Total Expenses: $69.1 million
- Total Assets: $139 million
- Total Liabilities: $17.3 million
Prior Year Data (2023):
- Total Revenue: $66.6 million
- Total Expenses: $65.7 million
- Total Assets: $131 million
- Total Liabilities: $15.5 million
The organization reported conflict of interest transactions in its most recent tax filing.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $139,305,705 | $131,064,002 | $125,388,328 |
| Revenue | $69,698,652 | $66,618,042 | $66,195,007 |
| Expenses | $69,085,162 | $65,672,783 | $60,001,581 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,880,892 | $2,189,591 | $6,013,606 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
113 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key leadership includes:
- Joseph R. Perroni - Principal Officer
- Thomas Chase - Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
- Judith Lowen - Assistant Vice President, Strategic Initiatives
- Jennifer Schwall Rousseau - Assistant Vice President, Strategic Initiatives
- Duane Easter - Assistant Vice President
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN T RUGGIERI | CHAIR | 1 | $14,550 |
| JAMES V ROSATI | VICE CHAIR | 1 | $16,200 |
| MARC A PAULHUS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $12,600 |
| STEVEN ISSA | DIRECTOR | 1 | $13,500 |
| EDWIN J SANTOS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $12,600 |
| COLIN P KANE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $10,800 |
| JONATHAN W HALL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $12,000 |
| JUNIOR JABBIE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $10,800 |
| HEATHER A PROVINO | DIRECTOR | 1 | $11,400 |
| ELIZABETH CATUCCI | DIRECTOR | 1 | $9,600 |
| PETE HAYES | DIRECTOR | 1 | $9,900 |
| MARK SHAW | DIRECTOR | 1 | $9,600 |
| DR THOMAS ENRIGHT | DIRECTOR | 1 | $8,400 |
| CHRISTINE GADBOIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $8,400 |
| MICHAEL F SABITONI | DIRECTOR | 1 | $7,800 |
| JOSEPH R PERRONI | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $842,228 |
| RICHARD A FRITZ | SR. VP FINANCE & CFO | 40 | $515,602 |
| MELISSA GENNARI | AVP & DIRECTOR COMPLIANCE | 40 | $181,575 |
| WILLIAM LANDRY | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| DUANE S EASTER | AVP OF FINANCE | 40 | $192,752 |
| THOMAS D CHASE | SR. VP & COO | 40 | $522,828 |
| MICHELLE LUCAS | VP COMMUNICATIONS & EXTERNAL AFFAIRS | 40 | $249,257 |
| JAMES KINNEY | VP SALES AND BUSINESS RELATIONS | 40 | $355,228 |
| ELLEN M HENDRIX | VP UNDERWRITING & INSURANCE RISK SVCS | 40 | $298,938 |
| ANGELO PEZZULLO | SR ADV SALES & BUSINESS RELATIONS | 40 | $242,587 |
| JUDITH A LOWEN AS OF 42024 | AVP OF PROD. & SERV. DEV. | 40 | $119,024 |
| JASON E BROWN AS OF 42024 | AVP OF GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS | 40 | $114,095 |
| JOSEPH NAGLE | FORMER PRESIDENT & CEO (THRU 6/2019) | 40 | $163,904 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Delta Dental of Rhode Island has undertaken several recent community initiatives:
Delta Dental grant brings Molar Express children's dental care to Pawtucket**Molar Express Expansion:** The organization provided a grant to bring Molar Express children's dental care services to Pawtucket and Central Falls.
Delta Dental grant brings Molar Express children's dental care to Pawtucket**Dentist Loan Repayment Program Launch:** The organization established and promoted its dentist loan repayment program to address workforce shortages and improve access to dental services in underserved areas.
Delta Dental of Rhode Island Offers Dentist Loan Repayment Program**Community College Partnership:** Delta Dental of Rhode Island partnered with Community College of Rhode Island to strengthen dental hygienist workforce development.
Delta Dental grant brings Molar Express children's dental care to Pawtucket**Health Professional Loan Recognition:** The organization's loan repayment program received recognition from Governor McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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