Seamens Church Institute of Newport R I
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Seamens Church Institute of Newport R I is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Newport, Rhode Island, registered in 1935, with $708,839 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
18 Market Sq, Newport, RI, 02840 EIN 05-0263174 Since 1935
Revenue (FY2025)
$709K
▲ 97.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2025)
$487K
Net assets
$4.0M
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
—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 Seamens Church Institute of Newport R I— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating100 mo reserves · +31% 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 Seamens Church Institute of Newport R I: 100 mo reserves · +31% margin earns a B+ 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 Seamens Church Institute of Newport R I— 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 Seamens Church Institute of Newport R I: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 18 Market Sq, Newport, RI, 02840
- City
- Newport
- State
- Rhode Island
- Category
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $227K (FY2020) to $709K (FY2025) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $6,950Net assets $4.0M
Operating margin
31.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.1M
Total liabilities
$6,950
Net assets
$4.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $708,839▲97.0% | $486,527▲14.8% | $4,044,324▲10.6% | $4,051,274▲10.6% | 990 |
| 2024 | $359,837▲64.4% | $423,716▼0.2% | $3,657,057▲1.4% | $3,663,793▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $218,837▼18.1% | $424,402▲3.7% | $3,607,581▲1.3% | $3,623,061▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $267,162▼47.3% | $409,101▲3.5% | $3,562,548▼11.5% | $3,576,908▼11.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $507,345▲124% | $395,239▲3.0% | $4,023,697▲2.9% | $4,040,346▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $226,962 | $383,591▼12.5% | $3,910,344▲3.5% | $3,923,464▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $438,194 | $3,778,673 | $3,884,303 | 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 · $48K total
10 grants to Seamens Church Institute of Newport R I totaling $48K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Bhn - basic human needs (primary) | 2024 | $7,750 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $6,150 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $5,150 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | General operating; program support; general support | 2021 | $6,750 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $6,600 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Overnight warming center | 2019 | $5,000 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Discovery deck | 2019 | $3,000 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | General support | 2019 | $500 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | General support | 2019 | $250 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2014 | $7,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Seamens Church Institute of Newport R I a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Seamens Church Institute of Newport R I is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 05-0263174, based in Newport, Rhode Island. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Seamens Church Institute of Newport R I's EIN?
- Seamens Church Institute of Newport R I's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 05-0263174.
- How much revenue does Seamens Church Institute of Newport R I report?
- Seamens Church Institute of Newport R I reported $708,839 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Seamens Church Institute of Newport R I have?
- CharityIndex grades Seamens Church Institute of Newport R I B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Seamens Church Institute of Newport R I (EIN 05-0263174) 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.