WITH THE SUPPORT OF OUR MEMBERS AND SPONSORS, WE SERVE THE NEEDS OF ALL GENERATIONS WITHIN RHODE ISLAND AND SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS. WE SPARK IMAGINATION, EXPLORE OUR HISTORY AND REFLECT THE VALUES OF OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY. GUIDED BY CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, WE PROVIDE UNIQUE, HIGH-QUALITY LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMING, AND DIGITAL CONTENT THAT EDUCATES, INSPIRES AND ENGAGES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$119.9M
+11.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$95K
+29.3% YoY
Grant Count
3
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$32K
+29.3% YoY
About Rhode Island Pbs Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Rhode Island Pbs Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in PROVIDENCE, RI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $119.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $95K. Net investment income was $4.7M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $119,874,449 | $108,013,174 | $103,109,647 |
| Revenue | $10,652,348 | $2,945,869 | $10,856,424 |
| Expenses | $11,755,626 | $10,266,024 | $9,100,664 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $4,715,319 | $-1,004,021 | $7,055,801 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Rhode Island Community Foundation ($75,000), Squashbusters Inc ($10,000), University of Rhode Island Foundation & Alumni Engagement ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PROVIDENCE, RI | JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIPS; CIVIC LEADERSHIP FUND | $75,000 |
| SQUASHBUSTERS INC ROXBURY CROSSING, MA | URBAN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $10,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION & ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT KINGSTON, RI | TO ENGAGE, INFORM AND SUPPORT URI ALUMNI | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID PICCERELLI | PRESIDENT, CO-CEO (AS OF MAY 2024) | 40 | $185,658 |
| TOREY MALATIA | CO-CEO (EFF. MAY 2024) | 40 | — |
| DAVID LAVERTY | CO-CHAIR | 5 | — |
| ELIZABETH DELUDE-DIX | CO-CHAIR | 5 | — |
| DENISE PARENT | SECRETARY (THRU APRIL 2024) | 3 | — |
| MEREDITH CURREN | SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| NICHOLAS DENICE | TREASURER | 3 | — |
| DOMINIQUE ALFANDRE | DIRECTOR (THRU APRIL 2024) | 1.5 | — |
| KAMILAH A'VANT | DIRECTOR (THRU APRIL 2024) | 1.5 | — |
| MICHAEL BEAUREGARD | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| DANTE BELLINI | DIRECTOR (THRU APRIL 2024) | 3 | — |
| ERIK CARLETON | DIRECTOR (THRU APRIL 2024) | 1.5 | — |
| MELISSA CUMMINGS | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| DAVID FONTES | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| ELIZABETH FRANCIS | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| GARY GLASSMAN | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| BARI HARLAM | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| BARBARA HAYNES | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| JOHN HOEY | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| SCOT JONES | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| RAJANI MAHADEVAN | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| GINA MCDONALD | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| AMANDA MCMULLEN | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| SUSAN RITTSCHER | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| PABLO RODRIGUEZ MD | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| MERRILL SHERMAN | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| CAROLYN WIESENHAHN | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| MARY-CATHERINE ARMSTRONG | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE/ADMIN | 40 | $131,729 |
| JAN BOYD | CHIEF CONTENT OFFICER | 40 | $142,074 |
| ELIZABETH DIAS | DIRECTOR OF PEG ACCESS | 40 | $106,127 |
| KRISTEN HAFFENREFFER | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $121,004 |
| BARBARA DURY | EXECUTIVE PRODUCER | 40 | $104,571 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rhode Island Pbs Foundation?
Rhode Island Pbs Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in PROVIDENCE, RI. It holds $119.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Rhode Island Pbs Foundation?
As of 2024, Rhode Island Pbs Foundation holds $119.9M in total assets with $10.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $95K in 2024.
Where does Rhode Island Pbs Foundation operate?
Rhode Island Pbs Foundation has awarded grants in Massachusetts, Rhode Island.
What size grants does Rhode Island Pbs Foundation award?
In 2024, Rhode Island Pbs Foundation awarded 3 grants totaling $95K — an average of about $32K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Rhode Island Pbs Foundation's EIN?
Rhode Island Pbs Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2859005. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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