The Rhode Island Charities Trust
To operate exclusively for educational, charitable and scientific purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code as a section 509(a)(3) supporting organization of the Rhode Island community foundation by providing support to the united way of Rhode Island.
The Rhode Island Charities Trust at a glance
In short: The Rhode Island Charities Trust gave $70K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $70K), mostly in Rhode Island. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $70,136
- -17.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $70,136
- -17.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $70,136
- Total assets
- $20,260
- +33.3% 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 Rhode Island Charities Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Way of Rhode Island ($70K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K 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 Rhode Island Charities Trust gives
- Giving fell 78% 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2024) to $466K (2019). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Rhode Island Providence, RI | For Community Improvement | $70,136 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20,260 | $95,330 | $91,100 | $70,136 | 1 |
| 2023 | $15,199 | $103,440 | $103,102 | $84,594 | 1 |
| 2022 | $14,861 | $152,675 | $175,138 | $156,143 | 1 |
| 2021 | $37,324 | $313,826 | $341,477 | $321,349 | 1 |
| 2020 | $64,975 | $372,670 | $323,855 | $301,040 | 1 |
| 2019 | $16,160 | $494,024 | $488,170 | $465,584 | 1 |
About The Rhode Island Charities Trust
Based on IRS filings
The Rhode Island Charities Trust is a public charity, based in Providence, RI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $20K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $70K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Rhode Island Charities Trust 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 & CEO → 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 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann-Marie Harrington
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Wright
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan D. Fain
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meghan Hughes PhD
Director
On filings since 2019
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 2019
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 2019
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Michael K. Allio (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Neil Steinberg (2019–2023) — President & CEO
- Former: Carrie Bridges Feliz Pmh (2023) — Director
- Former: Carrie Bridges Feliz MPH (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Mary Brooks Wall (2019–2020) — Chairman
- Former: Mary J. Langlois (2019) — Director
- Former: Mary Lovejoy (2019) — Director
- Former: The Honorable Ernest C. Torres (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.
Frequently asked questions about The Rhode Island Charities Trust
How much does The Rhode Island Charities Trust give each year?
The Rhode Island Charities Trust gave $70K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $85K across 1 grant.
How large is The Rhode Island Charities Trust?
The Rhode Island Charities Trust reported $20K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $95K.
Where does The Rhode Island Charities Trust operate?
The Rhode Island Charities Trust has awarded grants in Rhode Island.
What is The Rhode Island Charities Trust's EIN?
The Rhode Island Charities Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-0458759. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 16, 2020)
- 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 7, 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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