Olneyville Housing Corporation
Olneyville Housing Corporation, based in Providence, Rhode Island, is a public charity that files Form 990 and makes grants while developing and managing affordable housing. Founded in 1988, it became known as ONE Neighborhood Builders after merging with Community Works Rhode Island in 2015.
Olneyville Housing Corporation at a glance
In short: Olneyville Housing Corporation gave $574K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $44K), mostly in Rhode Island. 46% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $573,855
- -19.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -18.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $44,143
- -0.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,270
- Total assets
- $27,022,985
- +4.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (6 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Olneyville Housing Corporation
- Contact
Mailing address: 66 Chaffee Street, Providence, RI 02909
Phone: (401) 351-8719
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Olneyville Housing Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council ($200K). Together the top 10 received $541K.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 72 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s 2024 grants went entirely to Rhode Island recipients. Its filing describes Central Providence Unidos as working across nine neighborhoods in the 02908 and 02909 ZIP codes.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Olneyville Housing Corporation open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 13 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $38K; repeat grants $50K. How we count
Medians: $19K first-time, $22K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $574K (2024) to $1.4M (2022). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $574K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council Providence, RI | Promote Equity, Public Health and Community Safety | $199,655 |
| Rhode Island Public Transit Authority Providence, RI | Promote Equity, Public Health and Community Safety | $132,000 |
| Olneyville Neighborhood Association Providence, RI | Promote Equity, Public Health and Community Safety | $47,112 |
| Garden Time Inc Providence, RI | Promote Equity, Public Health and Community Safety | $45,892 |
| Sin-Cere Multiservice Inc Providence, RI | Promote Equity, Public Health and Community Safety | $27,000 |
| The Autism Project Johnston, RI | Promote Equity, Public Health and Community Safety | $22,092 |
| Aj's Landscaping & Hardscaping LLC Cranston, RI | Promote Equity, Public Health and Community Safety | $20,270 |
| North End Outreach (Cbaa) Providence, RI | Promote Equity, Public Health and Community Safety | $18,464 |
| Providence Neighborhood Planting Program Providence, RI | Promote Equity, Public Health and Community Safety | $15,670 |
| Centro De Innovacion Mujer Latina - 053124 Providence, RI | Promote Equity, Public Health and Community Safety | $13,000 |
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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 | $27,022,985 | $7,111,879 | $7,703,787 | $573,855 | 13 | $391,361 |
| 2023 | $25,876,696 | $10,936,227 | $6,156,658 | $711,277 | 16 | $125,662 |
| 2022 | $16,065,797 | $9,198,891 | $7,084,893 | $1,384,230 | 22 | $11,996 |
| 2021 | $14,027,125 | $6,728,120 | $4,816,243 | $859,712 | 21 | $331 |
| 2020 | $9,736,570 | $4,137,120 | $3,285,359 | — | — | $426 |
| 2019 | $7,362,083 | $2,281,610 | $2,607,298 | — | — | $158 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to promote equity, public health, and community safety. Its 2024 filing describes real estate development and asset management, including deed-restricted affordable housing and supportive services for low- and moderate-income households. It also describes community building through Central Providence Unidos, a collective-impact initiative focused on economic mobility and health equity across nine Providence neighborhoods in ZIP codes 02908 and 02909.
The 2024 grants all list the purpose “promote equity, public health and community safety.” Recipients include organizations with varied missions. The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council says it works to create positive environmental, social, and economic change by revitalizing the river, its greenway, and its communities. The Olneyville Neighborhood Association says it aims to create a community where people live with dignity. Garden Time Inc describes prison-based gardening education, reentry support, and green-industry job training. The Autism Project describes services and resources for children with autism and their families, while the Refugee Dream Center describes community engagement, cultural exchange, and support for refugees. Providence Community Health Centers says it works to improve community well-being through accessible and affordable healthcare.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the organization reported 13 grants totaling $573,855. Grants ranged from $6,700 to $199,655, with a median of $20,270. The largest listed grants were $199,655 to the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council, $132,000 to the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority, $47,112 to the Olneyville Neighborhood Association, and $45,892 to Garden Time Inc. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in Rhode Island.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lorraine Lalli as chair, Evelyn Ranone as vice-chair, Rochelle Lee as secretary, and Domenic Delmonico as treasurer. It also lists Barry O’Connor Jr as outgoing director and Bonnie Nickerson, Chris Koller, Claribel Shavers, Elizabeth Howlett, and Joelle Rocha as directors.
Olneyville Housing Corporation is led by Jennifer Hawkins, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 7 of 23 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer Hawkins
President
President → Executive Director, 2021
Executive Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$132K (2020) → $179K (2024)
Lorraine Lalli
Chair
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anusha Venkataraman
Managing Director of Onecp
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$130K (2024)
Michelle Bleau
Director of Real Estate Development
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$115K (2024)
Kevin Essington
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Xander Marro
Outgoing-Director
Chair → Director, 2023
Director → Outgoing-Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Veronica Martinez
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Howlett
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barry O'Connor Jr.
Outgoing-Director
Director → Outgoing-Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie Nickerson
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Greene
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Cruz
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Koller
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Claribel Shavers
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joelle Rocha
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sam Azar
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Belinda Philippe
Vice President of People & Belonging
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$107K (2023) → $107K (2024)
Grace Evans
Vice President of Strategy & Chief of Staff
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$107K (2023) → $132K (2024)
Kyle J. McKendall
Resource Development & Communications
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$107K (2024)
Tonya Johnson
Senior Vice President of Finance & Operations
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$77K (2024)
Evelyn Ranone
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rochelle Lee
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Domenic F. Delmonico
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Robert Ebersole (2021–2023) — Director of Finance
- Former: Jordan Durham (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Robert McMahon (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Althea Graves (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Elizabeth Roberts (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Milton Baxter (2022) — Director of Real Estate
- Former: C. Dean Harrison (2021) — Director of Real Estate
- Former: Elmer Stanley (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Raysa Marte (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Roger Suchite (2019) — Director
- Former: Vivian Argueta (2019) — Director
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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $179K, to Jennifer Hawkins (President (Until 09/24)). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Olneyville Housing Corporation
How much does Olneyville Housing Corporation give each year?
Olneyville Housing Corporation gave $574K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $711K across 16 grants.
What is Olneyville Housing Corporation's typical grant size?
Olneyville Housing Corporation's median grant in 2024 was $20,270, and its average grant was $44,143, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Olneyville Housing Corporation that year got $38K on average.
Where does Olneyville Housing Corporation give grants?
Olneyville Housing Corporation gives mostly in Rhode Island: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Providence, RI (11 grants).
Does Olneyville Housing Corporation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Olneyville Housing Corporation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Promote Equity, Public Health and Community Safety" (13 grants).
Who are Olneyville Housing Corporation's largest grantees?
Olneyville Housing Corporation's largest 2024 grantees include Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council ($199,655), Rhode Island Public Transit Authority ($132,000) and Olneyville Neighborhood Association ($47,112), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Olneyville Housing Corporation?
Olneyville Housing Corporation reported $27.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.1M.
What does Olneyville Housing Corporation fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to promote equity, public health, and community safety. Its 2024 filing describes real estate development and asset management, including deed-restricted affordable housing and supportive services for low- and moderate-income households. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Olneyville Housing Corporation?
Olneyville Housing Corporation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Olneyville Housing Corporation's EIN?
Olneyville Housing Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3010422. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 27, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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