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 |
Coventry, RI
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy the organized recreational activity, sport or game of their choice. These programs may be offered by local clubs devoted to a particular activity or sport; may provide individual or team coaching assistance or instruction, access to equipment and facilities, and uniforms, if necessary; and may sponsor or make arrangements for athletes to participate in amateur competitions, usually at the local or regional level, and provide officials for games. These events are generally for the enjoyment of the athletes and are not at a high enough competitive level to be considered spectator sports.
Providence, RI
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the religious organizations whose form of Christian faith and practice originated with the principles of the Reformation. Use this code for Protestant churches as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools; and bible distribution programs.
Providence, RI
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to promote the study, teaching, or appreciation of the humanities.
Middletown, RI
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the organizations specifically designated as Boy Scouts of America troops and councils.
Providence, RI
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to promote, produce or provide access to a variety of arts experiences encompassing the visual, media or performing arts.
Portsmouth, RI
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Mutual/ Membership Benefit Organizations, Other major group area.
Middletown, RI
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to focus on influencing public policy within the Education major group area.
Johnston, RI
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in football. Coaching, access to a football field, football equipment, uniforms, and referees for competitions are generally included.
Barrington, RI
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide a wide variety of informational, social and supportive services for children and youth including runaways and other troubled youth.
Providence, RI
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide informal arts educational programming and/or instruction but do not grant diplomas or degrees; or which offer services regarding the arts to educational institutions or to public entities involved in education.
Providence, RI
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to sponsor activities which celebrate, memorialize and sometimes recreate important events in history such as battles, treaties, speeches, centennials, independence days, catastrophes that had an important impact or other similar occasions.
Coventry, 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.
Coventry, RI
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide public safety or disaster services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.
Pawtucket, RI
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to operate institutions outside the formal system of regular schools, colleges, universities and technical/trade schools that provide opportunities for adults to develop basic learning and communication skills, complete their high school education, expand their knowledge in a particular field or discipline or develop skills in a new area of interest.
Cranston, RI
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide supportive services for crime victims which may include crisis counseling, medical services, escort services, transportation, child care, financial assistance, protective services, information about the mechanics of court proceedings, assistance with forms to file for reimbursement of crime-related expenses or losses, and/or advice and guidance concerning court appearances.
Providence, RI
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide services relating to public affairs or society benefit where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.
Cranston, RI
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the organizations, sometimes referred to as public charities, that derive their funding or support primarily from the general public in carrying out their social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare. Although public foundations may provide direct charitable services to the public as other nonprofits do, their primary focus is on grantmaking.
Cumberland, RI
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Environment major group area.
Tiverton, RI
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide multipurpose centers or services that meet the needs and interests of a particular target population.
Harrisville, RI
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy the organized recreational activity, sport or game of their choice. These programs may be offered by local clubs devoted to a particular activity or sport; may provide individual or team coaching assistance or instruction, access to equipment and facilities, and uniforms, if necessary; and may sponsor or make arrangements for athletes to participate in amateur competitions, usually at the local or regional level, and provide officials for games. These events are generally for the enjoyment of the athletes and are not at a high enough competitive level to be considered spectator sports.