Rhode Island Cross Disability Coalition Inc
The Rhode Island Cross Disability Coalition is a grassroots initiative of the RI Developmental Disabilities Council founded in September 2009 to bring together individuals with all disabilities to connect, share experiences, and collectively work to improve quality of life. The organization provides speakers bureau presentations on various topics, facilitates regular Coalition meetings, and operates the RI WINS transformation grant program aimed at expanding competitive employment opportunities and creating inclusive partnerships between disability service agencies, employers, and state agencies. Located in Warwick, the Coalition offers free educational presentations, employment resources, and community support services across Rhode Island.
Rhode Island Cross Disability Coalition Inc at a glance
In short: Rhode Island Cross Disability Coalition Inc gave $100K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $100K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $100,068
- +152.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $100,068
- +152.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100,068
- Total assets
- $140,924
- -24.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Rhode Island Cross Disability Coalition Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2024) to $259K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $100,068 |
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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 | $140,924 | $172,037 | $217,572 | $100,068 | 1 | $124 |
| 2024 | $186,463 | $117,708 | $110,682 | $39,584 | 1 | $24 |
| 2023 | $179,427 | $517,447 | $338,020 | $258,740 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $10 | $10 | — | — | — | — |
About Rhode Island Cross Disability Coalition Inc
Based on IRS filings
Rhode Island Cross Disability Coalition Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Warwick, RI. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $141K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $100K. Net investment income was $124.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Rhode Island Cross Disability Coalition Inc is led by Rachel Ferrera, President on every filing since 2022; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rachel Ferrera
President
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sue Babin
Project Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$7K (2023) → $9K (2025)
Deanne Gagne
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Acciola-Chan
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christina Battista
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tanja Blicker-Urcan
Operations Manager
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$5K (2023) → $0 (2025)
Katie Lowe
Vice President
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Markley
Secretary
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Claudia Lowe
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Dianne Ross (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Tanja Blicker-Ucran (2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 $9K, to Sue Babin (Project Director).
Frequently asked questions about Rhode Island Cross Disability Coalition Inc
How much does Rhode Island Cross Disability Coalition Inc give each year?
Rhode Island Cross Disability Coalition Inc gave $100K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $40K across 1 grant.
How large is Rhode Island Cross Disability Coalition Inc?
Rhode Island Cross Disability Coalition Inc reported $141K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $172K.
What is Rhode Island Cross Disability Coalition Inc?
Rhode Island Cross Disability Coalition Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Warwick, RI. It holds $141K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Rhode Island Cross Disability Coalition Inc operate?
Rhode Island Cross Disability Coalition Inc has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Rhode Island Cross Disability Coalition Inc's EIN?
Rhode Island Cross Disability Coalition Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2983456. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 31, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 12, 2025)
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