Ocean State Media Group
Ocean state media is Rhode Island's trusted public media organization, amplifying all voices through thought-provoking storytelling, original journalism, lifelong learning, and engaging live events. We foster hope, connection, and education that strengthens and inspires our shared community.
Ocean State Media Group at a glance
In short: Ocean State Media Group gave $59K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Rhode Island. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $58,500
- -38.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,500
- -38.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $120,358,602
- +0.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (87% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Ocean State Media Group funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Rhode Island Community Foundation ($45K). Together the top 3 received $59K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 15 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ocean State Media Group gives
- Giving fell 35% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $59K (2025) to $95K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $59K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation Providence, RI | Journalism Scholarships; Civic Leadership Fund | $45,000 |
| Squashbusters Inc Roxbury Crossing, MA | Urban Youth Development | $7,500 |
| Rhode Island Center for the Book Newport, RI | To Engage, Inform and Support Uri Alumni | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $120,358,602 | $12,104,480 | $16,915,648 | $58,500 | 3 | $5,234,302 |
| 2024 | $119,874,449 | $10,652,348 | $11,755,626 | $95,000 | 3 | $4,715,319 |
| 2023 | $108,013,174 | $2,945,869 | $10,266,024 | $73,500 | 3 | $-1,004,021 |
| 2022 | $103,109,647 | $10,856,424 | $9,100,664 | $90,000 | 3 | $7,055,801 |
| 2021 | $120,972,510 | $10,930,069 | $8,286,872 | $79,500 | 3 | $7,043,737 |
| 2020 | $95,486,573 | $5,636,610 | $7,771,493 | — | — | $1,622,300 |
| 2019 | $97,878,562 | $8,491,740 | $6,905,818 | — | — | $4,599,323 |
About Ocean State Media Group
Based on IRS filings
Ocean State Media Group is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Providence, RI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $120.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $59K. Net investment income was $5.2M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ocean State Media Group is led by David W. Piccerelli, Co-Ceo since 2025 (on filings since 2019); 8 of 28 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David W. Piccerelli
Co-Ceo
President → President & Co-Ceo, 2024
President & Co-Ceo → Co-Ceo, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$160K (2019) → $236K (2025)
Torey Malatia
Co-Ceo
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$301K (2025)
Pamela Johnston
President
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$116K (2025)
Meredith Curren Secre-
Tary & Chair After
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary-Catherine Armstrong
Director of Finance & Administrator
Director of Finance → Director of Finance & Administrator, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$116K (2020) → $136K (2025)
Richard Dunn
Director of Engineering
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$101K (2023) → $113K (2025)
Kristen Haffenreffer
Director of Development
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$121K (2024) → $119K (2025)
Gary Glassman
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Merrill Sherman
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pablo Rodriguez MD
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Fontes
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rajani Mahadevan
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda McMullen
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Haynes
Director
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bari Harlam
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Cummings
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Wiesenhahn
Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Francis
Director
On filings since 2024
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gina McDonald
Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Hoey
Director
On filings since 2024
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Beauregard
Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scot Jones
Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Rittscher
Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jan Boyd
Chief Content Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$142K (2024) → $146K (2025)
Joao Souza
Broadcast Engineer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$113K (2025)
David Laverty
Co-Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2021
Chair → Co-Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Delude-Dix
Co-Chair
Board Member → Director, 2021
Director → Co-Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Denice
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (21)
- Former: Dante Bellini (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Denise Parent (2019–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Meredith Curren (2019–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Dominique Alfandre (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Kamilah A'vant (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Erik Carleton (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Elizabeth Dias (2023–2024) — Director of Peg Access
- Former: Barbara Dury (2024) — Executive Producer
- Former: Kas R. Decarvalho (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Kimberly Keough (2023) — Director of Production
- Former: Deborah Jacobson (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: John Palumbo (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Pamela Heffernan (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Jack Lyle (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: James Leach (2019–2021) — Chair
- Former: Roger Boudreau (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Tia Scigulinsky (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Tracy Smith (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: William C. Maaia (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Elaine Laughlin (2021) — Director of Development
- Former: Drsuzanne Costa (2019–2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $301K, to Torey Malatia (Co-CEO(THRU SEP 2024)). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ocean State Media Group
How much does Ocean State Media Group give each year?
Ocean State Media Group gave $59K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $95K across 3 grants.
What is Ocean State Media Group's typical grant size?
Ocean State Media Group's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $19,500, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Ocean State Media Group give grants?
Ocean State Media Group gives mostly in Rhode Island: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (13%).
Does Ocean State Media Group give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Ocean State Media Group's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Ocean State Media Group?
Ocean State Media Group reported $120.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $12.1M.
What is Ocean State Media Group?
Ocean State Media Group is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Providence, RI. It holds $120.4M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Ocean State Media Group's EIN?
Ocean State Media Group's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2859005. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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