Greater Providence-warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Greater Providence-warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Providence, Rhode Island, registered in 1996, with $7,262,956 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
100 Westminster St Ste 400, Providence, RI, 02903 EIN 05-0487503 Since 1996
Revenue (FY2023)
$7.3M
▲ 31.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$6.7M
Net assets
$3.3M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Greater Providence-warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating6 mo reserves · +7% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Greater Providence-warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau: 6 mo reserves · +7% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Greater Providence-warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Greater Providence-warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 100 Westminster St Ste 400, Providence, RI, 02903
- City
- Providence
- State
- Rhode Island
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $3.5M (FY2013) to $7.3M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $1.7MNet assets $3.3M
Operating margin
7.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.0M
Total liabilities
$1.7M
Net assets
$3.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7,262,956▲31.4% | $6,721,502▲37.0% | $3,272,670▲22.0% | $5,022,607▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $5,525,697▲35.3% | $4,906,083▲30.0% | $2,682,657▲30.3% | $4,618,458▲68.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $4,084,659▲20.1% | $3,773,554▲40.2% | $2,058,215▲17.8% | $2,735,510▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $3,400,025▲3.4% | $2,692,457▼17.4% | $1,747,110▲68.1% | $2,565,053▲90.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,288,294▼20.3% | $3,259,102▼19.5% | $1,039,543▲2.9% | $1,345,846▼9.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $4,126,765▲3.1% | $4,050,022▲1.6% | $1,010,351▲8.2% | $1,484,778▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $4,004,500▲4.3% | $3,984,389▲2.8% | $933,608▼3.5% | $1,505,645▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $3,841,220▲1.1% | $3,876,464▲5.7% | $967,911▼3.5% | $1,417,091▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $3,800,105▲4.7% | $3,666,776▲3.8% | $1,003,155▲15.3% | $1,429,521▲21.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $3,629,559▲2.5% | $3,533,296▼1.5% | $869,826▲12.3% | $1,176,779▲10.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $3,539,660 | $3,586,760▲11.4% | $774,627▼5.7% | $1,062,047▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $3,219,358▲4.3% | $821,727▼5.1% | $1,085,905▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $3,087,612▲10.4% | $865,529▲13.4% | $1,054,550▲13.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $2,795,647 | $763,186 | $932,422 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $156K total
5 grants to Greater Providence-warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau totaling $156K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navigant Credit Union | Charitable contributions | 2024 | $6,000 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Other | 2023 | $60,000 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Buy local ri marketing plan 2022 | 2022 | $30,000 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Buy local ri winter 2020/2021 campaign | 2020 | $30,000 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Buy local ri winter 2020/2021 campaign | 2020 | $30,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Greater Providence-warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Greater Providence-warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 05-0487503, based in Providence, Rhode Island.
- What is Greater Providence-warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau's EIN?
- Greater Providence-warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 05-0487503.
- How much revenue does Greater Providence-warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau report?
- Greater Providence-warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau reported $7,262,956 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Greater Providence-warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau have?
- CharityIndex grades Greater Providence-warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Greater Providence-warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau (EIN 05-0487503) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.