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The Rhode Island Historical Society

Company Details

Name: The Rhode Island Historical Society
Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
Entity type: Domestic Non-Profit Corporation
Status: Activ
Date of Organization in Rhode Island: 01 Jun 1822 (203 years ago)
Identification Number: 000078697
ZIP code: 02906
County: Providence County
Purpose: HONORING, INTERPRETING AND SHARING RHODE ISLANDS PAST TO ENRICH THE PRESENT AND INSPIRE THE FUTURE JUNE SESSION 1822
Principal Address: Google Maps Logo 110 BENEVOLENT STREET, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02906, USA

Industry & Business Activity

NAICS

712120 Historical Sites

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the preservation and exhibition of sites, buildings, forts, or communities that describe events or persons of particular historical interest. Archeological sites, battlefields, historical ships, and pioneer villages are included in this industry. Learn more at the U.S. Census Bureau

Agent

Name Role Address
C. MORGAN GREFE Agent 110 BENEVOLENT STREET, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02906, USA

TREASURER

Name Role Address
MARK F. HARRIMAN TREASURER 42 NELSON STREET PROVIDENCE, RI 02908 USA

SECRETARY

Name Role Address
PETER J. MINIATI SECRETARY 100 WESTMINSTER STREET PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 USA

DIRECTOR

Name Role Address
FRANK MAURAN IV DIRECTOR 109 BENEFIT STREET PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 USA
JEANNETTE E. RILEY PH.D. DIRECTOR 257 CHAFEE SOCIAL SCIENCE CENTER KINGSTON, RI 02881 USA
ALICIA J. SAMOLIS JD DIRECTOR 257B NORWOOD AVE PROVIDENCE, RI 02905 USA
MICHAEL GERHARDT DIRECTOR 39 BAGY WRINKLE COVE WARREN, RI 02885 USA
STANLEY WEISS DIRECTOR 274 BENEFIT STREET PROVIDENCE, RI 02906 USA
ROBERT H. SLOAN JR. DIRECTOR 1 NAUSHON AVENUE, UNIT 3 WARWICK, RI 02888 USA
LANE TALBOT SPARKMAN DIRECTOR 35 CENTRAL STREET BRISTOL, RI 02809 USA
PAUL R. WILLIAMS DIRECTOR 65 JAY STREET RUMFORD, RI 02904 USA
LUTHER W. SPOEHR PH.D. DIRECTOR 4 WINDWARD DRIVE BARRINGTON, RI 02806 USA
FRANK J. FALTUS MD DIRECTOR 124 CONGDON STREET PROVIDENCE, RI 02906 USA

EX-OFFICIO

Name Role Address
ERIN STEVENSON EX-OFFICIO 148 WEST RIVER STREET PROVIDENCE, RI 02904 USA

CHAIR

Name Role Address
ROBERTA E. GOSSELIN CHAIR 100 AMICA WAY LINCOLN, RI 02865 USA

VICE CHAIR

Name Role Address
WINIFRED E. BROWNELL PH.D. VICE CHAIR 18 GINGER COURT NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI 02852 USA

Form 5500 Series

Employer Identification Number (EIN):
050259110
Plan Year:
2023
Number Of Participants:
70
Sponsors Telephone Number:
Plan Year:
2022
Number Of Participants:
72
Sponsors Telephone Number:
Plan Year:
2022
Number Of Participants:
72
Sponsors Telephone Number:
Plan Year:
2021
Number Of Participants:
60
Sponsors Telephone Number:
Plan Year:
2020
Number Of Participants:
76
Sponsors Telephone Number:

Licenses

License No License Type Status Date Issued Expiration Date
FSV25497 Food Service (Non-Profit) Active 2007-06-06 2026-04-30

Filings

Number Name File Date
202445270220 Annual Report 2024-02-01
202327872140 Annual Report 2023-02-08
202209317330 Annual Report 2022-02-03
202198367600 Annual Report 2021-06-17
202041326510 Annual Report 2020-06-02

Expenditures

Agency Date Program Subprogram Amount
Department of Education 2024-09-17 Adminstration of the Comprehensive Education COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE 8134.0
Department of Education 2024-03-29 Adminstration of the Comprehensive Education Educator Excellence & Instructional Effectiveness 400.0
Department of Education 2023-12-19 Adminstration of the Comprehensive Education Educator Excellence & Instructional Effectiveness 400.0
Department of Education 2023-10-06 Adminstration of the Comprehensive Education COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE 10000.0
Department of Education 2022-11-29 Adminstration of the Comprehensive Education COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE 6000.0

USAspending Awards / Financial Assistance

Date:
2021-08-18
Awarding Agency Name:
National Archives and Records Administration
Transaction Description:
TO SUPPORT A PROJECT THAT WILL DIGITIZE AND MAKE AVAILABLE APPROXIMATELY 6,400 PAGES OF REVOLUTIONARY WAR REGIMENTAL AND PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL RECORDS FROM 1775 TO 1783.
Obligated Amount:
41560.00
Face Value Of Loan:
0.00
Total Face Value Of Loan:
0.00
Date:
2021-07-16
Awarding Agency Name:
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Transaction Description:
THE RHODE ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY WILL WORK WITH A CONSULTANT TO INCREASE ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY TO ADDRESS INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND ACCESSIBILITY (IDEA) ISSUES ACROSS THE MUSEUM, BUILDING UPON EXISTING INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENTS OF PROGRAMMING, INTERPRETATION, HIRING PROCESSES, FACILITIES, AND VENDOR RELATIONSHIPS. THE CONSULTANT WILL ASSESS THE INTERNAL WORKPLACE CULTURE, LEAD PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR MUSEUM STAFF, CONVENE EXTERNAL COMMUNITIES TO ASSESS THEIR PERCEPTIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION, AND DEVELOP A PLAN FOR FUTURE IDEA ACTIVITIES. THE INTENDED OUTCOMES OF THE PROJECT ARE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A STRATEGY TO HIRE AND RETAIN A MORE DIVERSE WORKFORCE AND VOLUNTEER CORPS, EXPANDING ENGAGEMENT WITH PROGRAM AUDIENCES FROM TRADITIONALLY MARGINALIZED BACKGROUNDS, DIVERSIFYING COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS TO ELEVATE VOICES THAT HAVE BEEN UNDERREPRESENTED IN INTERPRETATION AND COLLECTING PRACTICES, AND SUPPORTING STAFF IN THE APPLICATION OF IDEA TO THEIR EVERYDAY WORK.
Obligated Amount:
26618.00
Face Value Of Loan:
0.00
Total Face Value Of Loan:
0.00
Date:
2021-02-15
Awarding Agency Name:
Small Business Administration
Transaction Description:
TO AID SMALL BUSINESSES IN MAINTAINING WORK FORCE DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
Obligated Amount:
0.00
Face Value Of Loan:
292262.00
Total Face Value Of Loan:
292262.00
Date:
2020-08-21
Awarding Agency Name:
Department of the Interior
Transaction Description:
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION, OUTREACH, AND EDUCATION
Obligated Amount:
44745.64
Face Value Of Loan:
0.00
Total Face Value Of Loan:
0.00
Date:
2020-04-08
Awarding Agency Name:
Small Business Administration
Transaction Description:
TO AID SMALL BUSINESSES IN MAINTAINING WORK FORCE DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
Obligated Amount:
0.00
Face Value Of Loan:
292262.00
Total Face Value Of Loan:
292262.00

Tax Exempt

Employer Identification Number (EIN) :
05-0259110
Classification:
Government Instrumentality, Title-Holding Corporation, Charitable Organization, Agricultural Organization, Board of Trade, Pleasure, Recreational, or Social Club, Fraternal Beneficiary Society, Order or Association, Voluntary Employees' Beneficiary Association (Non-Govt. Emps.), Domestic Fraternal Societies and Associations, Teachers Retirement Fund Assoc., Benevolent Life Insurance Assoc., Burial Association, Credit Union, Mutual Insurance Company or Assoc. Other Than Life or Marine, Corp. Financing Crop Operations, Supplemental Unemployment Compensation Trust or Plan, Employee Funded Pension Trust (Created Before 6/25/59), Post or Organization of War Veterans, Legal Service Organization, Black Lung Trust, Multiemployer Pension Plan, Veterans Assoc. Formed Prior to 1880, Trust Described in Sect. 4049 of ERISA, Title Holding Co. for Pensions, etc., State-Sponsored High Risk Health Insurance Organizations, State-Sponsored Workers' Compensation Reinsurance, ACA 1322 Qualified Nonprofit Health Insurance Issuers, Apostolic and Religious Org. (501(d)), Cooperative Hospital Service Organization (501(e)), Cooperative Service Organization of Operating Educational Organization (501(f)), Child Care Organization (501(k)), Charitable Risk Pool, Qualified State-Sponsored Tuition Program, 4947(a)(1) - Private Foundation (Form 990PF Filer)
Ruling Date:
1925-04
Deductibility:
Type of organization and use of contribution: A public charity. Deductibility Limitation: 50% (60% for cash contributions)

Paycheck Protection Program

Date Approved:
2021-02-14
Loan Status:
Paid in Full
SBA Guaranty Percentage:
100
Initial Approval Amount:
292262
Current Approval Amount:
292262
Race:
White
Ethnicity:
Not Hispanic or Latino
Gender:
Female Owned
Veteran:
Non-Veteran
Forgiveness Amount:
295452.53
Date Approved:
2020-04-08
Loan Status:
Paid in Full
SBA Guaranty Percentage:
100
Initial Approval Amount:
292262
Current Approval Amount:
292262
Race:
White
Ethnicity:
Not Hispanic or Latino
Gender:
Female Owned
Veteran:
Non-Veteran
Forgiveness Amount:
294884.24

Date of last update: 19 May 2025

Sources: Rhode Island Department of State