Federal Hill Commerce Association
Federal Hill Commerce Association is a public charity based in Providence, Rhode Island. It works to promote the Federal Hill area as a place to visit, live, work, and do business, and advocates for the area’s needs with businesses, residents, and city and state officials.
Federal Hill Commerce Association at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,193,175
- +1168.7% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,629,658
- +119.5% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $5,765
- Expenses (2024)
- $528,282
- -30.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Federal Hill Commerce Association
- Contact
Mailing address: 258 Atwells Avenue, Providence, RI 02903
Phone: (401) 432-7783
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Federal Hill Commerce Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The association’s stated work centers on the Federal Hill area of Providence. Its website says the geographic area is defined by the City of Providence Board of Canvassers.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 13 grants totaling $127K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Annie B'S Playhouse Barrington, RI | Ventilation grant - to assist with providing new equipment | $10,000 |
| Pure Inc Providence, RI | Ventilation grant - to assist with providing new equipment | $10,000 |
| Providence Vending Providence, RI | Ventilation grant - to assist with providing new equipment | $10,000 |
| Ad Investments LLC Providence, RI | Ventilation grant - to assist with providing new equipment | $10,000 |
| Afrique D'Lounge Inc Providence, RI | Ventilation grant - to assist with providing new equipment | $10,000 |
| American Bodega Inc Providence, RI | Ventilation grant - to assist with providing new equipment | $10,000 |
| Food and Beverage Corp Providence, RI | Ventilation grant - to assist with providing new equipment | $10,000 |
| Independence Trail Educational Foundation Inc Providence, RI | Ventilation grant - to assist with providing new equipment | $10,000 |
| RAA Inc Providence, RI | Ventilation grant - to assist with providing new equipment | $10,000 |
| Rainbow of Love Daycare Providence, RI | Ventilation grant - to assist with providing new equipment | $10,000 |
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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 | $1,193,175 | $1,629,658 | $528,282 | — | — | $5,765 |
| 2023 | $94,044 | $742,531 | $759,090 | $126,668 | 13 | — |
| 2022 | $110,153 | $663,077 | $588,154 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $38,039 | $360,467 | $341,355 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $57,427 | $534,275 | $557,606 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $12,356 | $149,562 | $145,517 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s 2024 filing states its mission is “to foster development, promotion and improvements of the areas designated within its jurisdiction.” Its website describes its work as strengthening and promoting Federal Hill, supporting its small-business community, and preserving the area’s neighborhood character.
The 2023 filing lists Groundwork Rhode Island as receiving $8,000. Groundwork Rhode Island describes its own mission as helping build healthier, more resilient, and more equitable urban communities in Rhode Island through environmental improvements and economic opportunities for local residents. The grant listing provided for Groundwork Rhode Island contains a duplicate entry, so it is reported here once.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the association reported $126,668 in grants across 13 grants. The available information identifies an $8,000 grant to Groundwork Rhode Island. In 2022 and 2024, the association reported zero grants. No application process or instructions for outside grant applicants are stated.
The association also reported receiving a Rhode Island Commerce Corporation HArT grant for a 2020 free-delivery initiative. That was funding received by the association, not a grant it gave.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Armando Bisceglia as chairman; Robert Zorabedian as vice chairman; Robert D’Amico as treasurer; Chris Chabot as secretary; and Rick Simone as president. It also lists Dave Zarella, Jessica Wilkin, Clara Borges, Ken Turchetta, and Steve Anderson as directors.
Federal Hill Commerce Association is led by Rick Simone, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rick Simone
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$156K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Armando Bisceglia
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Turchetta
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$10K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Dave Zarella
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$7K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Clara Borges
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Wilkin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Anderson
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Chabot
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Robert Zorabedian
Vice Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert D'amico
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Louis Ditoro (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Bob D'amico (2019) — Treasurer
- Former: Christine Chabot (2019) — Secretary
- Former: David Zarella (2019) — Director
- Former: Domenic Ierfino (2019) — Vice President
- Former: Lou D'toro (2019) — Director
- Former: Robert D'uva (2019) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $156K, to Rick Simone (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Federal Hill Commerce Association
How large is Federal Hill Commerce Association?
Federal Hill Commerce Association reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What does Federal Hill Commerce Association fund?
The organization’s 2024 filing states its mission is “to foster development, promotion and improvements of the areas designated within its jurisdiction.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Federal Hill Commerce Association?
Federal Hill Commerce Association has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Federal Hill Commerce Association make grants?
The association’s stated work centers on the Federal Hill area of Providence. Its website says the geographic area is defined by the City of Providence Board of Canvassers.
What is Federal Hill Commerce Association's EIN?
Federal Hill Commerce Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1482194. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 24, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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