Groundwork Rhode Island
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Groundwork Rhode Island is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, registered in 1983, with $1,319,374 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1005 Main St Unit 1223, Pawtucket, RI, 02860 EIN 05-0397766 Since 1983
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.3M
▲ 4.5% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.6M
Net assets
$303K
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.
C+
—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 Groundwork Rhode Island— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating2 mo reserves · -20% 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 Groundwork Rhode Island: 2 mo reserves · -20% margin earns a C+ 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 Groundwork Rhode Island— 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 Groundwork Rhode Island: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1005 Main St Unit 1223, Pawtucket, RI, 02860
- City
- Pawtucket
- State
- Rhode Island
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Environmental Beautification
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $250K (FY2013) to $1.3M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $52KNet assets $303K
Operating margin
-20.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$355K
Total liabilities
$52K
Net assets
$303K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,319,374▲4.5% | $1,582,809▲32.1% | $303,345▼46.5% | $355,174▼38.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,262,657▲2.7% | $1,197,859▲48.7% | $567,022▲13.6% | $580,248▲13.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,229,363▲121% | $805,674▲48.3% | $498,925▲541% | $511,724▲250% | 990 |
| 2020 | $555,184▲25.2% | $543,147▲18.5% | $77,813▲30.3% | $146,013▲24.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $443,490▼1.1% | $458,217▼2.6% | $59,719▼19.8% | $116,866▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $448,458▲52.9% | $470,277▲19.5% | $74,446▼22.7% | $122,608▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $293,290▼8.6% | $393,528▲44.9% | $96,265▼37.3% | $121,243▼22.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $320,752▲38.9% | $271,609▲21.4% | $153,473▲47.1% | $156,941▲45.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $230,965▼7.7% | $223,771▼11.3% | $104,330▲0.8% | $107,785▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $250,350 | $252,242▼43.3% | $103,464▲3.9% | $108,730▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $444,513▼16.9% | $99,608▼32.4% | $116,405▼28.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $534,917▲38.8% | $147,365▼43.2% | $162,211▼41.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $385,393 | $259,631 | $279,146 | 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 · $303K total
19 grants to Groundwork Rhode Island totaling $303K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Env - environment (primary) | 2024 | $11,216 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $15,000 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Tree planting to enhance rhode island bird habitat | 2023 | $8,262 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Green team youth tree stewardship | 2022 | $28,000 |
| AARP | Grant to support aarp's livable communities initiative | 2022 | $14,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | See part iv | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $8,000 |
| National Forest Foundation | Support us national forests and grasslands | 2021 | $12,115 |
| The Miriam Hospital | General support | 2020 | $12,000 |
| National Arbor Day Foundation | Encourage and facilitate the adoption of leading-edge practices in municipal forests including inventory, planting, maintenance and education. | 2019 | $24,000 |
| The Miriam Hospital | General support | 2019 | $10,500 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Taft street community garden staff organizer plan | 2019 | $8,000 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Program support | 2019 | $2,315 |
| National Arbor Day Foundation | Encourage and facilitate the adoption of leading-edge practices in municipal forests including inventory, planting, maintenance and education. | 2018 | $61,000 |
| The Miriam Hospital | General support | 2018 | $12,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Groundwork Rhode Island a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Groundwork Rhode Island is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 05-0397766, based in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Groundwork Rhode Island's EIN?
- Groundwork Rhode Island's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 05-0397766.
- How much revenue does Groundwork Rhode Island report?
- Groundwork Rhode Island reported $1,319,374 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Groundwork Rhode Island have?
- CharityIndex grades Groundwork Rhode Island C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Groundwork Rhode Island (EIN 05-0397766) 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.