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FirstWorks

Company Details

Name: FirstWorks
Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
Entity type: Domestic Non-Profit Corporation
Status: Activ
Date of Organization in Rhode Island: 06 Aug 1984 (41 years ago)
Identification Number: 000032473
ZIP code: 02908
County: Providence County
Principal Address: 235 PROMENADE STREET SUITE 130, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02908, USA
Purpose: PROMOTION OF COMMUNITY ARTS FESTIVAL
Historical names: First Night, Inc.
First Night Providence, Inc.
First Night

Industry & Business Activity

NAICS

711320 Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities

This industry comprises promoters primarily engaged in organizing, promoting, and/or managing live performing arts productions, sports events, and similar events, such as state fairs, county fairs, agricultural fairs, concerts, and festivals, in facilities that are managed and operated by others. Theatrical (except motion picture) booking agencies are included in this industry. Learn more at the U.S. Census Bureau

Companies doing Promoters of performing arts, sports, and similar events without facilities

form 5500

Plan Name Plan Year EIN/PN Received Sponsor Total number of participants
FIRSTWORKS 401(K) PROFIT SHARING PLAN & TRUST 2023 222597014 2024-05-16 FIRSTWORKS 5
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Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 2018-01-01
Business code 812990
Sponsor’s telephone number 4014214278
Plan sponsor’s address 235 PROMENADE ST, SUITE 130, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02908

Signature of
Role Plan administrator
Date 2024-05-16
Name of individual signing KATHLEEN PLETCHER
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
FIRSTWORKS 401(K) PROFIT SHARING PLAN & TRUST 2022 222597014 2023-07-06 FIRSTWORKS 4
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Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 2018-01-01
Business code 812990
Sponsor’s telephone number 4014214278
Plan sponsor’s address 235 PROMENADE ST, SUITE 130, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02908

Signature of
Role Plan administrator
Date 2023-07-06
Name of individual signing KATHLEEN PLETCHER
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
FIRSTWORKS 401(K) PROFIT SHARING PLAN & TRUST 2021 222597014 2022-07-14 FIRSTWORKS 6
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Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 2018-01-01
Business code 812990
Sponsor’s telephone number 4014214278
Plan sponsor’s address 275 WESTMINSTER STREET STE 501, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02903

Signature of
Role Plan administrator
Date 2022-07-14
Name of individual signing KATHLEEN PLETCHER
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
FIRSTWORKS 401(K) PROFIT SHARING PLAN & TRUST 2020 222597014 2021-07-22 FIRSTWORKS 6
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Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 2018-01-01
Business code 812990
Sponsor’s telephone number 4014214278
Plan sponsor’s address 275 WESTMINSTER STREET STE 501, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02903

Signature of
Role Plan administrator
Date 2021-07-22
Name of individual signing KATHLEEN PLETCHER
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
FIRSTWORKS 401(K) PROFIT SHARING PLAN & TRUST 2019 222597014 2020-07-27 FIRSTWORKS 5
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Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 2018-01-01
Business code 812990
Sponsor’s telephone number 4014214278
Plan sponsor’s address 275 WESTMINSTER STREET STE 501, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02903

Signature of
Role Plan administrator
Date 2020-07-27
Name of individual signing KATHLEEN PLETCHER
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
FIRSTWORKS 401 K PROFIT SHARING PLAN TRUST 2018 222597014 2019-07-18 FIRSTWORKS 3
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Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 2018-01-01
Business code 812990
Sponsor’s telephone number 4014214278
Plan sponsor’s address 275 WESTMINSTER STREET STE 501, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02903

Signature of
Role Plan administrator
Date 2019-07-18
Name of individual signing KATHLEEN PLETCHER
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature

Agent

Name Role Address
KEVIN S. HUNDLEY Agent KEVIN S. HUNDLEY C/O FIRSTWORKS 235 PROMENADE STREET SUITE 130, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02908, USA

TREASURER

Name Role Address
KEVIN S. HUNDLEY CPA TREASURER WITHUM 15 PARK ROW W. 3RD FLOOR PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 USA

SECRETARY

Name Role Address
KAREN E SILVA ED.D SECRETARY 8 ABBOTT PARK PLACE, JOHNSON AND WALES UNIVERSITY PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 USA

VICE PRESIDENT

Name Role Address
J. RICHARD RATCLIFFE ESQ. VICE PRESIDENT RATCLIFFE, HARTEN, GALAMAGA, 40 WESTMINSTER ST PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 USA
AKANKSHA AGA VICE PRESIDENT LOEWS HOTELS, 9 WEST 57TH ST. 20TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10019 USA

HONORARY TRUSTEE

Name Role Address
ALAN CHILLE HONORARY TRUSTEE PPAC, 220 WEYBOSSET ST PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 USA

ADVISOR

Name Role Address
ROBERT J ALLIO ADVISOR ALLIO ASSOC., 123 ADAMS POINT RD BARRINGTON, RI 02806 USA
DEMING SHERMAN ESQ ADVISOR LOCKE LORD, 1 FINANCIAL PLAZA PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 USA

DIRECTOR

Name Role Address
WENDY KAGAN DIRECTOR 29 CLIFF AVE. NEWPORT, RI 02840 USA
EVAN VILLARI DIRECTOR 8 ABBOTT PARK PLACE, JOHNSON AND WALES UNIVERSITY PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 USA
LESLIE R. RAVESTEIN DIRECTOR TEXTRON, 40 WESTMINSTER ST. PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 USA
H. JACK MARTIN DIRECTOR PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY, 150 EMPIRE ST PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 USA
NICOLE CHAKRABORTY DIRECTOR 1 FINANCIAL PLAZA PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 USA
SABINA MATOS DIRECTOR LT. GOV. OFFICE, 82 SMITH ST. #116 PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 USA
SIU-LI KHOE DIRECTOR 51 CIRCUIT DRIVE CRANSTON, RI 02905 US
BRENDAN CHIPLEY ROANE DIRECTOR G HOSPITALITY, 100 DORRANCE STREET PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 USA
ISABELLE TADMOURY DIRECTOR COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818 USA
KYLE ADAMONIS DIRECTOR STATE OF RI, DEPT OF HUMAN RESOURCES, 1 CAPITOL HILL PROVIDENCE, RI 02908 USA

EXECUTIVE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Name Role Address
KATHLEEN D. PLETCHER EXECUTIVE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR 235 PROMENADE ST. STE. 130 PROVIDENCE, RI 02908 USA

PRESIDENT

Name Role Address
NIRVA LAFORTUNE PRESIDENT 275 WESTMINSTER ST. #500 PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 USA

Events

Type Date Old Value New Value
Name Change 2005-08-10 First Night FirstWorks
Name Change 1986-08-12 First Night Providence, Inc. First Night
Name Change 1985-04-17 First Night, Inc. First Night Providence, Inc.

Filings

Number Name File Date
202449963920 Annual Report 2024-04-02
202335875230 Annual Report 2023-05-22
202335659290 Statement of Change of Registered/Resident Agent 2023-05-15
202215737670 Annual Report 2022-04-26
202196687160 Annual Report 2021-05-18
202195823000 Annual Report 2021-04-19
202191708130 Revocation Notice For Failure to File An Annual Report 2021-02-17
201999011930 Annual Report 2019-06-24
201989427680 Statement of Change of Registered/Resident Agent 2019-03-28
201870865700 Annual Report 2018-06-28

USAspending Awards. Financial Assistance

FAIN Awarding Agency Assistance Listings Start Date End Date Description
11-5400-7115 National Endowment for the Arts 45.024 - PROMOTION OF THE ARTS_GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS 2011-06-01 2012-02-29 TO SUPPORT THE PRODUCTION OF FIRSTWORKS FESTIVAL 2011.
Recipient FIRSTWORKS
Recipient Name Raw FIRSTWORKS
Recipient UEI XL8TLB9J9PK5
Recipient DUNS 145683244
Recipient Address 270 WESTMINSTER STREET, PROVIDENCE, PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 02903-3433
Obligated Amount 15000.00
Non-Federal Funding 243170.00
Original Subsidy Cost 0.00
Face Value of Direct Loan 0.00
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10-5448-7183 National Endowment for the Arts 45.024 - PROMOTION OF THE ARTS_GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS 2010-09-01 2011-08-31 TO SUPPORT "CELEBRATING AILEY: DANCE AND MUSIC."
Recipient FIRSTWORKS
Recipient Name Raw FIRSTWORKS
Recipient UEI XL8TLB9J9PK5
Recipient DUNS 145683244
Recipient Address 270 WESTMINSTER STREET, PROVIDENCE, PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 02903-3433
Obligated Amount 60000.00
Non-Federal Funding 279550.00
Original Subsidy Cost 0.00
Face Value of Direct Loan 0.00
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10-5400-7137 National Endowment for the Arts 45.024 - PROMOTION OF THE ARTS_GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS 2010-06-01 2011-02-28 TO SUPPORT THE PRODUCTION OF FIRSTWORKS FESTIVAL 2010.
Recipient FIRSTWORKS
Recipient Name Raw FIRSTWORKS
Recipient UEI XL8TLB9J9PK5
Recipient DUNS 145683244
Recipient Address 270 WESTMINSTER STREET, PROVIDENCE, PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 02903-3433
Obligated Amount 15000.00
Non-Federal Funding 264930.00
Original Subsidy Cost 0.00
Face Value of Direct Loan 0.00
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10-5400-7053 National Endowment for the Arts 45.024 - PROMOTION OF THE ARTS_GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS 2010-03-01 2011-02-28 TO SUPPORT THE PIXILERATIONS FESTIVAL OF DIGITAL ARTS, IN CONSORTIUM WITH THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE.
Recipient FIRSTWORKS
Recipient Name Raw FIRSTWORKS
Recipient UEI XL8TLB9J9PK5
Recipient DUNS 145683244
Recipient Address 270 WESTMINSTER STREET, PROVIDENCE, PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 02903-3433
Obligated Amount 20000.00
Non-Federal Funding 65000.00
Original Subsidy Cost 0.00
Face Value of Direct Loan 0.00
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09-5448-7188 National Endowment for the Arts 45.024 - PROMOTION OF THE ARTS_GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS 2009-09-01 2011-06-30 TO SUPPORT THE FIRSTWORKS MASTERY SERIES HONORING MASTER PERFORMING ARTISTS.
Recipient FIRSTWORKS
Recipient Name Raw FIRSTWORKS
Recipient UEI XL8TLB9J9PK5
Recipient DUNS 145683244
Recipient Address 270 WESTMINSTER STREET, PROVIDENCE, PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 02903-3433
Obligated Amount 30000.00
Non-Federal Funding 118800.00
Original Subsidy Cost 0.00
Face Value of Direct Loan 0.00
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09-5488-7224 National Endowment for the Arts 45.024 - PROMOTION OF THE ARTS_GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS 2009-07-01 2010-06-30 TO SUPPORT THE PRESERVATION OF JOBS THAT ARE THREATENED BY DECLINES IN PHILANTHROPIC AND OTHER SUPPORT DURING THE CURRENT ECONOMIC DOWNTURN.
Recipient FIRSTWORKS
Recipient Name Raw FIRSTWORKS
Recipient UEI XL8TLB9J9PK5
Recipient DUNS 145683244
Recipient Address 270 WESTMINSTER STREET, PROVIDENCE, PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 02903-3433
Obligated Amount 25000.00
Non-Federal Funding 0.00
Original Subsidy Cost 0.00
Face Value of Direct Loan 0.00
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Tax Exempt

EIN Type of Organization Exempt Organization Status Address Ruling Date
22-2597014 Corporation Unconditional Exemption 235 PROMENADE ST RM 130, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02908-5760 1985-09
In Care of Name -
Group Exemption Number 0000
Subsection Charitable Organization, Educational Organization, Literary Organization, Organization to Prevent Cruelty to Animals, Organization to Prevent Cruelty to Children, Organization for Public Safety Testing, Religious Organization, Scientific Organization
Affiliation Independent - This code is used if the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Classification Educational Organization, Local Association of Employees, Horticultural Organization, Business League, Voluntary Employees' Beneficiary Association (Govt. Emps.), Mutual Ditch or Irrigation Co., Cemetery Company, Other Mutual Corp. or Assoc.
Deductibility Contributions are deductible.
Foundation Organization that receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Tax Period 2023-06
Asset 500,000 to 999,999
Income 1,000,000 to 4,999,999
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
PF Filing Requirement No 990-PF return
Accounting Period Jun
Asset Amount 876541
Income Amount 1285970
Form 990 Revenue Amount 1285970
National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities -
Sort Name -

Publication 78 Data
Description Organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible charitable contributions. Users may rely on this list in determining deductibility of their contributions.
On Publication 78 Data List Yes
Deductibility Type of organization and use of contribution: A public charity. Deductibility Limitation: 50% (60% for cash contributions)

Copies of Returns (990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T)
Organization Name FIRSTWORKS
EIN 22-2597014
Tax Period 202306
Filing Type E
Return Type 990
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Organization Name FIRSTWORKS
EIN 22-2597014
Tax Period 202206
Filing Type E
Return Type 990
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Organization Name FIRSTWORKS
EIN 22-2597014
Tax Period 202106
Filing Type E
Return Type 990
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Organization Name FIRSTWORKS
EIN 22-2597014
Tax Period 202006
Filing Type E
Return Type 990
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Organization Name FIRSTWORKS
EIN 22-2597014
Tax Period 201906
Filing Type E
Return Type 990
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Organization Name FIRSTWORKS
EIN 22-2597014
Tax Period 201806
Filing Type E
Return Type 990
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Organization Name FIRSTWORKS
EIN 22-2597014
Tax Period 201706
Filing Type E
Return Type 990
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Organization Name FIRSTWORKS
EIN 22-2597014
Tax Period 201606
Filing Type E
Return Type 990
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Paycheck Protection Program

Loan Number Loan Funded Date SBA Origination Office Code Loan Delivery Method Borrower Street Address
6317157010 2020-04-06 0165 PPP 275 WESTMINSTER ST ste501, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02903-3434
Loan Status Date 2021-05-12
Loan Status Paid in Full
Loan Maturity in Months 24
SBA Guaranty Percentage 100
Loan Approval Amount (at origination) 64700
Loan Approval Amount (current) 64700
Undisbursed Amount 0
Franchise Name -
Lender Location ID 120245
Servicing Lender Name Bank Rhode Island
Servicing Lender Address One Turks Head Place, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02903-2219
Rural or Urban Indicator U
Hubzone Y
LMI Y
Business Age Description Existing or more than 2 years old
Project Address PROVIDENCE, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02903-3434
Project Congressional District RI-02
Number of Employees 5
NAICS code 711320
Borrower Race Unanswered
Borrower Ethnicity Unknown/NotStated
Business Type Non-Profit Organization
Originating Lender ID 120245
Originating Lender Name Bank Rhode Island
Originating Lender Address PROVIDENCE, RI
Gender Unanswered
Veteran Unanswered
Forgiveness Amount 65354.19
Forgiveness Paid Date 2021-04-20
1606098702 2021-03-27 0165 PPS 275 Westminster St Ste 501, Providence, RI, 02903-3434
Loan Status Date 2021-10-08
Loan Status Paid in Full
Loan Maturity in Months 60
SBA Guaranty Percentage 100
Loan Approval Amount (at origination) 64654.42
Loan Approval Amount (current) 64654.42
Undisbursed Amount 0
Franchise Name -
Lender Location ID 120245
Servicing Lender Name Bank Rhode Island
Servicing Lender Address One Turks Head Place, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02903-2219
Rural or Urban Indicator U
Hubzone Y
LMI Y
Business Age Description Existing or more than 2 years old
Project Address Providence, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02903-3434
Project Congressional District RI-02
Number of Employees 7
NAICS code 711320
Borrower Race Unanswered
Borrower Ethnicity Unknown/NotStated
Business Type Non-Profit Organization
Originating Lender ID 120245
Originating Lender Name Bank Rhode Island
Originating Lender Address PROVIDENCE, RI
Gender Unanswered
Veteran Unanswered
Forgiveness Amount 64925.61
Forgiveness Paid Date 2021-09-17

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