| Name: | Rhode Island Broadcasters Association |
| Jurisdiction: | Rhode Island |
| Entity type: | Domestic Non-Profit Corporation |
| Status: | Activ |
| Date of Organization in Rhode Island: | 20 Nov 2015 (10 years ago) |
| Identification Number: | 001658297 |
| ZIP code: | 02906 |
| County: | Providence County |
| Purpose: | RHODE ISLAND BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION (RIBA) IS AN ASSOCIATION COMPRISED OF MEMBERS OF BOTH RADIO AND TELEVISION STATIONS LICENSED IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND. COLLECTIVELY, MEMBERS WORK IN UNISON TO PROVIDE PUBLIC SERVICE INITIATIVES THAT ENHANCE, EDUCATE AND INFORM THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE ON HEALTH AND SAFETY MATTERS. RIBA SERVES ON THE RI EMA COMMITTEE UNDER DIRECTION OF THE GOVERNORS OFFICE AND ON PROVIDENCE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (PEMA) TO ASSIST AND BE PREPARED FOR EMERGENCY SITUATIONS WHERE THE VOICE OF BROADCASTING CAN ASSIST TO SAFEGUARD THE RESIDENTS OF RHODE ISLAND. A STATE-WIDE CANCELLATION SERVICE HOSTED AND MAINTAINED BY (RIBA) OFFERS ACCESS TO TELEVISION AND RADIO STATION WEBSITES, TELEVISION CRAWLS AND ALERT MESSAGING OF EMERGENCY SITUATIONS, WEATHER DELAYS AND CANCELLATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH EMERGENCY TRAFFIC AND HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION. AMBER ALERT AND THE ELDERLY MISSING PERSON PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED ASIDE THE RHODE ISLAND STATE POLICE AND THE RHODE ISLAND BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION. RIBA OFFERS A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO RHODE ISLAND RESIDENTS LOOKING TO PURSUE A CAREER IN BROADCASTING. OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT, INITIATE AND STRENGHTHEN PROGRAMS THROUGH PUBLIC SERVICE THAT BETTER THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE AND PROVIDE FREE OVER-THE-AIR ACCESS TO LOCAL, NATIONAL, BREAKING NEWS, WEATHER AND ENTERTAINMENT. |
| Principal Address: |
11 SOUTH ANGELL STREET, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02906, USA
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NAICS
813910 Business AssociationsThis industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in promoting the business interests of their members. These establishments may conduct research on new products and services; develop market statistics; sponsor quality and certification standards; lobby public officials; or publish newsletters, books, or periodicals for distribution to their members. Learn more at the U.S. Census Bureau
| Name | Role | Address |
|---|---|---|
| VICTOR VETTERS | DIRECTOR | 23 KENNEY DRIVE CRANSTON, RI 02920 USA |
| PATRICK WHOLEY | DIRECTOR | 25 CATEMORE BLVD. EAST PROVIDENCE, RI 02915 USA |
| RHONDA LAPHAM | DIRECTOR | 75 OXFORD ST. SUITE 301 PROVIDENCE, RI 02905 USA |
| PAMELA JOHNSTON | DIRECTOR | 50 PARK LANE PROVIDENCE, RI 02907 USA |
| Name | Role | Address |
|---|---|---|
| HOLLY PARAS | VICE CHAIRMAN | 1502 WAMPANOAG TRAIL PROVIDENCE, RI 02915 USA |
| Name | Role | Address |
|---|---|---|
| TOM WALL | TREASURER | 75 OXFORD STREET PROVIDENCE, RI 02905 USA |
| Name | Role | Address |
|---|---|---|
| H WILLIAM GEORGE | Agent | 24 RUFF STONE RD, GREENVILLE, RI, 02828, USA |
| Name | Role | Address |
|---|---|---|
| H WILLIAM GEORGE | PRESIDENT | 24 RUFF STONE RD GREENVILLE, RI 02828 USA |
| Name | Role | Address |
|---|---|---|
| CHARLES HENRICH | SECRETARY | 10 ORMS ST. PROVIDENCE, RI 02904 USA |
| Name | Role | Address |
|---|---|---|
| DAVID RICHARDS | CHAIRMAN OF BOARD | 985 PARK AVENUE WOONSOCKET, RI 02895 USA |
| Number | Name | File Date |
|---|---|---|
| 202455675680 | Annual Report | 2024-06-11 |
| 202326619980 | Annual Report | 2023-01-25 |
| 202210187560 | Annual Report | 2022-02-13 |
| 202198861090 | Annual Report | 2021-06-30 |
| 202040992950 | Annual Report | 2020-05-28 |
| Agency | Date | Program | Subprogram | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Health | 2025-02-21 | Community and Family Health and Equity | Perinatal and Early Childhood | 100000.0 |
| Department of Health | 2024-11-19 | ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH | Healthy Homes and Environment | 13650.0 |
| Department of Health | 2024-10-29 | COVID-19 | Supplies | 25000.0 |
| Department of Health | 2024-10-29 | Community and Family Health and Equity | Preventitive Services and Community Practices | 1500.0 |
| Department of Health | 2024-07-15 | ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH | Healthy Homes and Environment | 10000.0 |
Date of last update: 01 Jun 2025
Sources: Rhode Island Department of State
