Rhode Island is home to 6k nonprofit organizations. In aggregate, these organizations account for $16b in revenue and employ 112.9k individuals.
Where Do Rhode Island
Nonprofits Focus?
The IRS classifies nonprofits along 25 different categories or NTEE classifications.
*Remaining NTEE categories account for 0 organizations.
| City | Organization Count | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick | 461 | 3,592 | $345,465,684 | $92,701,832 |
| Cranston | 376 | 3,007 | $401,393,193 | $228,966,027 |
| Newport | 261 | 5,445 | $580,701,548 | $249,510,625 |
| Pawtucket | 255 | 2,852 | $296,267,887 | $41,391,710 |
| Johnston | 225 | 1,205 | $248,622,135 | $128,596,898 |
| Westerly | 188 | 1,422 | $63,406,754 | $100,380,988 |
| Cumberland | 146 | 707 | $64,139,390 | $5,444,676 |
| Barrington | 133 | 1,012 | $113,439,293 | $29,825,407 |
| Woonsocket | 122 | 2,540 | $235,452,231 | $192,393,061 |
| Middletown | 121 | 2,266 | $163,722,314 | $18,054,016 |
| Bristol | 121 | 3,910 | $315,596,962 | $62,318,277 |
| Portsmouth | 118 | 467 | $39,762,706 | $2,279,929 |
| Wakefield | 117 | 2,200 | $284,625,879 | $111,328,659 |
| Coventry | 116 | 132 | $21,023,355 | $2,344,699 |
| West Warwick | 89 | 286 | $19,917,177 | $26,353,057 |
| East Providence | 86 | 3,178 | $304,039,073 | $25,109,502 |
| Narragansett | 85 | 636 | $36,051,956 | $5,442,994 |
| N Providence | 84 | 0 | $78,765 | $0 |
| Smithfield | 83 | 3,326 | $1,898,775,237 | $109,063,322 |
| Lincoln | 82 | 819 | $98,134,022 | $147,919,491 |
Portsmouth, RI
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is the production of musical events, including concert series and music festivals.
Providence, RI
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to conduct research in the area of science which applies mathematical and scientific principles to the solution of practical problems for the benefit of society.
N Providence, RI
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide foundation-level learning for children (usually age two through five and four and one half or five respectively) prior to entering the formal school setting.
E Providence, RI
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to promote the study, teaching, or appreciation of the humanities.
Warren, RI
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide informal classes which acquaint participants with particular aspects of their environment and increase their understanding of and appreciation for ecological balance.
Warwick, RI
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide for the humane care, protection and control of animals and which investigate instances of cruelty to animals.
Johnston, RI
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to act as vehicles for their parent corporations to set aside funds for workers compensation, medical malpractice, general liability claims, and other insurance purposes.
Portsmouth, RI
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to gather, store and distribute food to indigents at no charge or at low cost.
N Kingstown, RI
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to promote awareness of and appreciation for history and historical artifacts.
Providence, RI
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to focus on influencing public policy within the Education major group area.
Providence, RI
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide a broad range of social services for individuals or families.
Warwick, RI
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Health - General and Rehabilitative major group area.
Warwick, RI
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to engage in radio productions and broadcast, including public radio stations and radio stations that offer programming that is designed for community residents who are blind or visually impaired (radio reading services).
Tiverton, RI
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide for the humane care, protection and control of animals and which investigate instances of cruelty to animals.
Cranston, RI
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the organizations concerned with civil society, philanthropy, and the nonprofit sector who seek to promote the practice of charitable giving and voluntarism through a variety of strategies including advocacy, disclosure, information exchange, and research. (rev. 1/05)
Barrington, RI
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide services, facilities and programs that support student needs, foster student learning and personal development, create a healthy and diverse community, and enrich student life.
Lincoln, RI
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to operate organizations of parents, educators, students, and other citizens who are active in their schools and communities promoting the health, education, and welfare of children.
Narragansett, RI
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide environmental quality services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.
Tiverton, RI
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide services relating to religion where a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned. Examples may include Unitarianism, Taoism, Sikhs, Zoroastrism, Atheism, Actualism, Theosophy, Bahaism and reference to miracles.
Newport, RI
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the membership organizations that are engaged in promoting the interests of the veterans or active or retired military personnel who are their members.