Environment Council of Rhode Island Education Fund
To sponsor and support efforts of environmental, climate and justice organizations to promote environmental and public health, natural resource protection and community restoration.
Environment Council of Rhode Island Education Fund at a glance
In short: Environment Council of Rhode Island Education Fund gave $78K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Rhode Island. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $77,609
- +189.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +250.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,087
- -17.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,300
- Total assets
- $80,767
- -57.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Environment Council of Rhode Island Education Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Racial and Environmental Justice Committee ($28K). Together the top 7 received $78K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2023) to $78K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $78K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Racial and Environmental Justice Committee Providence, RI | General operating costs. | $28,052 |
| Eastern RI Conservation District Tiverton, RI | Coalition coordination. | $10,125 |
| Triple M Productions Cumberland, RI | School composting program. | $8,882 |
| Woonasquatucket River Watershed Association Providence, RI | Green infrastructure coalition participation. | $8,300 |
| Groundwork Rhode Island Pawtucket, RI | Green infrastructure coalition. | $8,300 |
| Florida Oceanographic Society Stuart, FL | Climate behavior program. | $6,975 |
| Maricopa Audubon Society Phoenix, AZ | Climate behavior program. | $6,975 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $80,767 | $264,402 | $375,581 | $77,609 | 7 |
| 2023 | $191,946 | $449,124 | $309,386 | $26,807 | 2 |
| 2022 | $52,208 | $35,715 | $102,982 | — | — |
About Environment Council of Rhode Island Education Fund
Based on IRS filings
Environment Council of Rhode Island Education Fund is a public charity focused on Environment, based in Providence, RI. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $81K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $78K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Environment Council of Rhode Island Education Fund is led by James Crowley, President on every filing since 2023; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Crowley
President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Barker
Director
Co-Vp of Policy → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Sayles
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Rhodes
Administrator
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$7K (2022) → $16K (2024)
Eugenia Marks
Vice President of Membership
Director → Vice President of Membership, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Beaudette
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Priscilla De La Cruz
Immediate Past President
President → Immediate Past President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Trafton
Co-Vp of Policy
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Tuoni
Co-Vp of Policy
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin Ritter
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonaliza Ceklic
Vice President of Communications
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Paige Therien (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Susan Korte (2022–2023) — Vice President of Communications
- Former: Everett Pope (2023) — Vice President of Development
- Former: Greg Gerritt (2022) — Administrator
- Former: Kai Salem (2022) — Vice President
- Former: Mal Skowron (2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 $16K, to James Rhodes (Administrator).
Frequently asked questions about Environment Council of Rhode Island Education Fund
How much does Environment Council of Rhode Island Education Fund give each year?
Environment Council of Rhode Island Education Fund gave $78K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $27K across 2 grants.
What is Environment Council of Rhode Island Education Fund's typical grant size?
Environment Council of Rhode Island Education Fund's median grant in 2024 was $8,300, and its average grant was $11,087, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Environment Council of Rhode Island Education Fund give grants?
Environment Council of Rhode Island Education Fund gives mostly in Rhode Island: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (9%) and Arizona (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Providence, RI (2 grants).
Does Environment Council of Rhode Island Education Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 14% of Environment Council of Rhode Island Education Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Environment Council of Rhode Island Education Fund's largest grantees?
Environment Council of Rhode Island Education Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Racial and Environmental Justice Committee ($28,052), Eastern RI Conservation District ($10,125) and Triple M Productions ($8,882), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Environment Council of Rhode Island Education Fund?
Environment Council of Rhode Island Education Fund reported $81K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $264K.
What is Environment Council of Rhode Island Education Fund?
Environment Council of Rhode Island Education Fund is a public charity focused on Environment, based in Providence, RI. It holds $81K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Environment Council of Rhode Island Education Fund's EIN?
Environment Council of Rhode Island Education Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-0456927. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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