The Downcity Partnership Inc
To support the revitalization of downtown providence, ri (downcity), acting as a catalyst for development and new initiatives to benefit downcity. The organization will coordinate with the city and other public, private, and nonprofit organizations, acting as the primary impetus for revitalization efforts.
The Downcity Partnership Inc at a glance
In short: The Downcity Partnership Inc gave $260K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $260K), mostly in Rhode Island. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $259,537
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $259,537
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $259,537
- Total assets
- $2,572,273
- -6.7% vs 2023
- 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 September 2026.
Who The Downcity Partnership Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Rhode Island Community Foundation ($260K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Downcity Partnership Inc gives
- Giving fell 64% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $212K (2023) to $2.3M (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $260K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation Providence, RI | General Support | $259,537 |
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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 | $2,572,273 | $125,853 | $317,205 | $259,537 | 1 | $124,937 |
| 2023 | $2,756,943 | $155,018 | $256,083 | $212,387 | 1 | $153,251 |
| 2022 | $2,864,610 | $237,998 | $2,404,211 | $2,334,155 | 1 | $236,250 |
| 2021 | $5,049,682 | $274,748 | $803,095 | $720,874 | 1 | $273,450 |
| 2020 | $5,704,476 | $168,614 | $378,023 | $284,080 | 1 | $167,560 |
About The Downcity Partnership Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Downcity Partnership Inc is a public charity, based in Providence, RI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $260K. Net investment income was $125K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Downcity Partnership Inc is led by David Cicilline, Rif President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 16 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Cicilline
Rif President & CEO
President → Rif President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
G. Alan Kurose Md Mba Facp
Chair
Chairperson → Board Chair, 2023
Board Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann-Marie Harrington
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Wright
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan D. Fain
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meghan Hughes PhD
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter R. Phillips
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Theresa Moore
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tony Mendez
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward O. Handy III
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa R. Dubose
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carrie Bridges MPH
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sally E. Lapides
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Silvermoon Mars Larose
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet Robinson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Reid
Treasurer, Rif Vice President Finance & CFO
Treasurer → Treasurer, Rif Vice President Finance & CFO, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Carrie Bridges Feliz MPH (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Michael K. Allio (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Neil Steinberg (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Mary Brooks Wall (2020) — Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Downcity Partnership Inc
How much does The Downcity Partnership Inc give each year?
The Downcity Partnership Inc gave $260K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $212K across 1 grant.
How large is The Downcity Partnership Inc?
The Downcity Partnership Inc reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $126K.
Where does The Downcity Partnership Inc operate?
The Downcity Partnership Inc has awarded grants in Rhode Island.
What is The Downcity Partnership Inc's EIN?
The Downcity Partnership Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-0514476. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 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 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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