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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
Purpose: PROMOTION OF COMMUNITY ARTS FESTIVAL
Historical names: First Night, Inc.
First Night Providence, Inc.
First Night
Principal Address: Google Maps Logo 235 PROMENADE STREET SUITE 130, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02908, USA

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

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

Form 5500 Series

Employer Identification Number (EIN):
222597014
Plan Year:
2023
Number Of Participants:
5
Sponsors Telephone Number:
4014214278
File:
View File
Plan Year:
2022
Number Of Participants:
4
Sponsors Telephone Number:
4014214278
File:
View File
Plan Year:
2021
Number Of Participants:
6
Sponsors Telephone Number:
4014214278
File:
View File
Plan Year:
2020
Number Of Participants:
6
Sponsors Telephone Number:
4014214278
File:
View File
Plan Year:
2019
Number Of Participants:
5
Sponsors Telephone Number:
4014214278
File:
View File

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.

Licenses

License No License Type Status Date Issued Expiration Date
CO.9703637 Charitable Organization ACTIVE No data 2026-04-28

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

Expenditures

Agency Date Program Subprogram Amount
Department of Education 2021-09-21 Adminstration of the Comprehensive Education COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE 7800.0

USAspending Awards / Financial Assistance

Date:
2024-06-06
Link:
View on USAspending
Awarding Agency Name:
National Endowment for the Arts
Transaction Description:
PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT A SERIES OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY ARTS PROJECTS.
Obligated Amount:
25000.00
Face Value Of Loan:
0.00
Total Face Value Of Loan:
0.00
Date:
2023-08-03
Link:
View on USAspending
Awarding Agency Name:
National Endowment for the Arts
Transaction Description:
PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT A SERIES OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY ARTS COMMISSIONS PRESENTATIONS RESIDENCIES AND RELATED ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES.
Obligated Amount:
60000.00
Face Value Of Loan:
0.00
Total Face Value Of Loan:
0.00
Date:
2022-07-26
Link:
View on USAspending
Awarding Agency Name:
National Endowment for the Arts
Transaction Description:
PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT A SERIES OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY ARTS COMMISSIONS PRESENTATIONS RESIDENCIES AND RELATED ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES.
Obligated Amount:
20000.00
Face Value Of Loan:
0.00
Total Face Value Of Loan:
0.00
Date:
2021-11-08
Link:
View on USAspending
Awarding Agency Name:
Small Business Administration
Transaction Description:
AWARDTYPE: DIRECT PAYMENT FOR SPECIFIED USE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: SUPPORT THE ONGOING OPERATIONS OF ELIGIBLE ENTITIES DELIVERABLES: GRANTS EXPECTED OUTCOMES: BUSINESS CONTINUATION INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: LIVE VENUE OPERATORS OR PROMOTERS, THEATRICAL PRODUCERS, LIVE PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATION OPERATORS, RELEVANT MUSEUM OPERATORS, MOTION PICTURE THEATER OPERATORS, AND TALENT REPRESENTATIVES. SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NA
Obligated Amount:
88935.67
Face Value Of Loan:
0.00
Total Face Value Of Loan:
0.00
Date:
2021-07-02
Link:
View on USAspending
Awarding Agency Name:
Small Business Administration
Transaction Description:
SHUTTERED VENUE OPERATOR GRANT
Obligated Amount:
113216.07
Face Value Of Loan:
0.00
Total Face Value Of Loan:
0.00

Trademarks

Serial Number:
78153630
Mark:
FIRSTWORKS
Status:
The registration has been renewed.
Mark Type:
Service Mark
Application Filing Date:
2002-08-13
Mark Drawing Type:
1 - TYPESET WORD(S) /LETTER(S) /NUMBER(S)
Mark Literal Elements:
FIRSTWORKS
USPTO Link:
View Trademark on United States Patent and Trademark Office Website

Goods And Services

For:
ORGANIZING VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS EXHIBITIONS AND PERFORMANCES FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES
First Use:
2003-02-01
International Classes:
041 - Primary Class
Class Status:
ACTIVE

Tax Exempt

Employer Identification Number (EIN) :
22-2597014
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.
Ruling Date:
1985-09
Deductibility:
Type of organization and use of contribution: A public charity. Deductibility Limitation: 50% (60% for cash contributions)

Paycheck Protection Program

Date Approved:
2020-04-06
Loan Status:
Paid in Full
SBA Guaranty Percentage:
100
Initial Approval Amount:
64700
Current Approval Amount:
64700
Race:
Unanswered
Ethnicity:
Unknown/NotStated
Gender:
Unanswered
Veteran:
Unanswered
Forgiveness Amount:
65354.19
Date Approved:
2021-03-27
Loan Status:
Paid in Full
SBA Guaranty Percentage:
100
Initial Approval Amount:
64654.42
Current Approval Amount:
64654.42
Race:
Unanswered
Ethnicity:
Unknown/NotStated
Gender:
Unanswered
Veteran:
Unanswered
Forgiveness Amount:
64925.61

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Date of last update: 17 May 2025

Sources: Rhode Island Department of State

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