Delta Dental of Rhode Island
Delta Dental of Rhode Island is a public charity based in Providence, Rhode Island. Founded in 1959, it provides dental benefits and administrative services and supports community efforts to expand access to dental care, particularly for at-risk and vulnerable Rhode Islanders.
Delta Dental of Rhode Island at a glance
In short: Delta Dental of Rhode Island gave $1.3M across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $55K), mostly in Rhode Island. 35% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,270,228
- -49.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- -14.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $55,227
- -40.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $139,305,705
- +6.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (8 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Delta Dental of Rhode Island
- Contact
Mailing address: 10 Charles Street, Providence, RI 02904
Phone: (401) 752-6000
Website: https://deltadentalri.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Delta Dental of Rhode Island funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rhode Island Foundation ($906K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
113 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 113 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s filing describes support for dental-care access for vulnerable Rhode Islanders. In 2024, 95% of reported grant dollars went to recipients in Rhode Island; the remaining reported shares went to Maryland, Iowa, Illinois, and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Delta Dental of Rhode Island open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 23 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $78K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $12K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $316K (2022) to $7.8M (2021). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island Foundation Providence, RI | Program Support | $906,132 |
| United Way of RI Providence, RI | Program Support | $110,608 |
| Brown University Health Providence, RI | Program Support | $32,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation of Ma & RI Boston, MD | Program Support | $26,650 |
| Providence College Providence, RI | Program Support | $20,860 |
| Miriam Hospital Foundation Providence, RI | Program Support | $15,300 |
| American Heart Assocation Boone, IA | Program Support | $15,000 |
| RI Hospital Foundation Providence, RI | Program Support | $13,500 |
| St Patrick Academy Providence, RI | Program Support | $12,750 |
| St Peter Roman Catholic Providence, RI | Program Support | $11,640 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $139,305,705 | $69,698,652 | $69,085,162 | $1,270,228 | 23 | $1,880,892 |
| 2023 | $131,064,002 | $66,618,042 | $65,672,783 | $2,520,351 | 27 | $2,189,591 |
| 2022 | $125,388,328 | $66,195,007 | $60,001,581 | $315,620 | 21 | $6,013,606 |
| 2021 | $133,512,428 | $64,453,283 | $71,186,317 | $7,789,810 | 24 | $2,779,972 |
| 2020 | $125,837,078 | $85,312,544 | $82,079,069 | $6,902,423 | 18 | $1,974,423 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to deliver service, quality, and innovation that exceed expectations and to advance accessible, affordable oral health care that improves health outcomes.
Its filing says grants support qualifying charitable organizations’ programs or capital expenditures that increase access to dental care for at-risk and vulnerable Rhode Islanders. Examples of 2024 recipients include Rhode Island Foundation and United Way of Rhode Island, which received program support, as well as community, health, educational, and cultural organizations. Among the grantees described in their own statements, Amos House says it helps people move out of homelessness and poverty through services and programs; FirstWorks says it enriches Rhode Island’s cultural, educational, and economic life through performing arts and education; and Bryant University says its mission is to educate and inspire students to become innovative leaders.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Delta Dental of Rhode Island reported 23 grants totaling $1,270,228. Grant amounts ranged from $5,200 to $906,132, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards included $906,132 to Rhode Island Foundation and $110,608 to United Way of Rhode Island, both for program support. Other reported awards included $32,000 to Brown University Health, $26,650 to Make-A-Wish Foundation of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, and $20,860 to Providence College, all for program support.
The filing also states that the organization does not issue specific grants and supports local charitable organizations through its corporate responsibility program. It describes the Delta Dental of Rhode Island Fund, established in 2005, as a vehicle for supporting community dental-health initiatives.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John T. Ruggieri as chair and James V. Rosati as vice chair. Directors listed include Marc A. Paulhus, Steven Issa, Edwin J. Santos, Colin P. Kane, Jonathan W. Hall, Junior Jabbie, Heather A. Provino, and Elizabeth Catucci.
Delta Dental of Rhode Island is led by Joseph R. Perroni, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 26 of 27 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph R. Perroni
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$634K (2020) → $842K (2024)
John T. Ruggieri
Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$18K (2020) → $15K (2024)
Colin P. Kane
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$11K (2020) → $11K (2024)
Edwin J. Santos
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$12K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Heather A. Provino
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$11K (2020) → $11K (2024)
Jonathan W. Hall
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$11K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Junior Jabbie
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$11K (2020) → $11K (2024)
Marc A. Paulhus
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$11K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Mark Shaw
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$9K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Melissa Gennari
Assistant Vice President & Director Compliance
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$162K (2020) → $182K (2024)
Pete Hayes
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Thomas Enright
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $8K (2024)
Elizabeth Catucci
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$4K (2021) → $10K (2024)
Steven Issa
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$4K (2021) → $14K (2024)
Christine Gadbois
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$4K (2022) → $8K (2024)
Michael F. Sabitoni
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$3K (2023) → $8K (2024)
Angelo Pezzullo
Senior Adv Sales & Business Relations
Director Major Accounts → Senior Adv Sales & Business Relations, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$226K (2020) → $243K (2024)
Duane S. Easter
Assistant Vice President of Finance
Director Corp Reporting & Finance Analysis → Director of Finance, 2023
Director of Finance → Assistant Vice President of Finance, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$158K (2020) → $193K (2024)
Ellen M. Hendrix
Vice President Underwriting & Insurance Risk Svcs
Assistant Vice President Underwriting → Vice President Underwriting, 2023
Vice President Underwriting → Vice President Underwriting & Insurance Risk Svcs, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$188K (2020) → $299K (2024)
James T. Kinney
Vice President Sales & Business Relations
Director of Sales → Vice President of Sales, 2021
Vice President of Sales → Vice President Sales & Business Relations, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$284K (2020) → $355K (2024)
James V. Rosati
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$14K (2020) → $16K (2024)
Richard A. Fritz
Senior Vice President Finance & CFO
Vice President Finance & CFO → Senior Vice President Finance & CFO, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$454K (2020) → $516K (2024)
Thomas D. Chase
Senior Vice President & COO
COO → Senior Vice President & COO, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$561K (2021) → $523K (2024)
Jason E. Brown
Assistant Vice President of Government Programs
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$114K (2024)
Judith A. Lowen
Assistant Vice President of Prod. & Serv. Development
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$119K (2024)
Michelle Lucas
Vice President Communications & External Affairs
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$249K (2024)
William Landry
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Joseph Nagle (2020–2024) — Former President & CEO · Filing note: Thru 062019
- Former: Francis J. Flynn (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: George J. Bedard (2020–2023) — Controller
- Former: Wendy Duncan (2020–2023) — Vice President Marketing & External Af
- Former: Elizabeth Walsh (2023) — Senior Director Human Resources
- Former: Julie G. Duffy (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Kelly Geragotelis (2020–2022) — Senior Director Accuarial
- Former: Edward O. Handy III (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Linda R. McGoldrick (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Peter Brunner (2021) — Director
- Former: Shauna Fontaine (2020) — Director- Delta Dental Sales
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $842K, to Joseph R Perroni (President & CEO). 27 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Delta Dental of Rhode Island
How much does Delta Dental of Rhode Island give each year?
Delta Dental of Rhode Island gave $1.3M across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.5M across 27 grants.
What is Delta Dental of Rhode Island's typical grant size?
Delta Dental of Rhode Island's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $55,227, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Delta Dental of Rhode Island that year got $12K on average.
Where does Delta Dental of Rhode Island give grants?
Delta Dental of Rhode Island gives mostly in Rhode Island: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Providence, RI (15 grants).
Does Delta Dental of Rhode Island give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Delta Dental of Rhode Island's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (23 grants).
Who are Delta Dental of Rhode Island's largest grantees?
Delta Dental of Rhode Island's largest 2024 grantees include Rhode Island Foundation ($906,132), United Way of RI ($110,608) and Brown University Health ($32,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Delta Dental of Rhode Island?
Delta Dental of Rhode Island reported $139.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $69.7M.
What does Delta Dental of Rhode Island fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to deliver service, quality, and innovation that exceed expectations and to advance accessible, affordable oral health care that improves health outcomes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Delta Dental of Rhode Island?
Delta Dental of Rhode Island has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check deltadentalri.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Delta Dental of Rhode Island's EIN?
Delta Dental of Rhode Island's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-0296998. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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