Rhode Islanders Sponsoring Education
To provide scholarships and mentoringto children of currently and formerly incarcerated parents
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Rhode Islanders Sponsoring Education is a advocacy organization based in PROVIDENCE, United States. Annual revenue: $425K. EIN: 061470525.
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Mission
To provide scholarships and mentoringto children of currently and formerly incarcerated parents
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Rhode Islanders Sponsoring Education with a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 69 places it in the top 25% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
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- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyRhode Islanders Sponsoring Education is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Providence, RI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. Its EIN is 061470525. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 69/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $557K in annual revenue. 42 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Rhode Islanders Sponsoring Education's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 061470525. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Rhode Islanders Sponsoring Education has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 69 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 84% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.
Rhode Islanders Sponsoring Education is located in Providence, RI, United States. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years.
Based on official tax filings, Rhode Islanders Sponsoring Education has $557K in annual revenue. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 80% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Rhode Islanders Sponsoring Education is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $557K in annual revenue. The organization has 42 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Rhode Islanders Sponsoring Education. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Rhode Islanders Sponsoring Education holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 84% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 80%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Rhode Islanders Sponsoring Education is a advocacy organization based in PROVIDENCE, United States. Annual revenue: $425K. EIN: 061470525. Rhode Islanders Sponsoring Education is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1997.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $557K is below the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to Rhode Islanders Sponsoring Education are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Rhode Islanders Sponsoring Education is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 061470525, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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RHODE ISLANDERS SPONSORING EDUCATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (18)
Source: Public filings
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 42 disclosed in the public registry.
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 42 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1997
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Rhode Islanders Sponsoring Education
- What is Rhode Islanders Sponsoring Education?
- Rhode Islanders Sponsoring Education is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Providence, United States. Rhode Islanders Sponsoring Education is a advocacy organization based in PROVIDENCE, United States. Annual revenue: $425K. EIN: 061470525.
- When was Rhode Islanders Sponsoring Education founded?
- Rhode Islanders Sponsoring Education was founded in 1997.
- Who leads Rhode Islanders Sponsoring Education?
- Kristen E Haffenreffer serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Rhode Islanders Sponsoring Education located?
- Headquartered in Providence, RI, United States.
- What is Rhode Islanders Sponsoring Education's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Rhode Islanders Sponsoring Education trustworthy?
- Rhode Islanders Sponsoring Education has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Rhode Islanders Sponsoring Education's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 061470525.
- What is Rhode Islanders Sponsoring Education's website?
- https://www.riseonline.org