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Rhode Island Historical Society

Public charity990-T FY2023
Other · PROVIDENCE, RI · EIN 05-0259110

About

The rhode island historical society, through its collections, museums, and educational initiatives, welcomes everyone to engage with rhode island's complex and significant past.

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
55
Volunteers
85

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2023-06-30
Revenue
$4.1M
Expenses
$3.1M
Assets
$28.4M
Liabilities
$238K

Financial history

$6.5M$3.3M$0
1617181920212223
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2023: $4.1M · Peak FY2017: $6.5M · Avg: $3.5M
RHODE ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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Address

110 Benevolent ST
Providence, RI, 02906-315

Governance

Voting board members17
Independent members17
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %28.0%
Permanent endowment %67.0%
Endowment held by related orgNo
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