Public Charity

RHODE ISLAND BLACK BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

Based in PROVIDENCE, RI, RHODE ISLAND BLACK BUSINESS ASSOCIATION operates as a Public Charity. The organization reported $1.9M in revenue, $1.4M in expenses, $2.5M in total assets for fiscal year 2024. Imperigo tracks 11 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $306K.

EIN: 451454867 PROVIDENCE, RI Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$1.9M
Total Expenses$1.4M
Total Assets$2.5M
Grant Records11
Funding Total$306K
Filing Years2018–2024

Mission

THE RHODE ISLAND BLACK BUSINESS ASSOCIATION (RIBBA) IS A 501(C)(6) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO CLOSING THE RACIAL WEALTH GAP AND ADVANCING ECONOMIC EQUITY ACROSS RHODE ISLAND. RIBBA OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE MENU OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES DESIGNED TO MEET ENTREPRENEURS, SMALL BUSINESSES, AND INDIVIDUALS WHERE THEY ARE. ADDITIONALLY, RIBBA TAILORS ITS PROGRAMMING TO BE CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE. THESE PROGRAMS ARE COMPLEMENTED BY ADDITIONAL SERVICES SUCH AS MARKETING, WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT, FINANCIAL LITERACY AND WORKFORCE TRAINING. RIBBA SUPPORTS THE GROWTH AND SUSTAINABILITY OF SMALL BUSINESSES THROUGH ACCESS TO CAPITAL, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS, AND ADVOCACY

Sample Grants Received

HOPE & MAIN
2024
TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD ECONOMIES, CREATE JOBS, AND PROMOTE EQUITABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH FOOD-BASED ENTREPRENEURSHIP.
$40,833
$10,000
$16,250
Women's Fund of Rhode Island
2023
Workforce development program of black owned businesses
$10,000
$7,500

Showing up to 5 of 11 total records — full history available with membership.

Officers & Directors

DIRECTOR Amy Walsh
SECRETARY Arndres Mason
DIRECTOR Berry Jean Murray
DIRECTOR Darrell Moore
DIRECTOR David Ferreira
DIRECTOR Edwin Gilbert

Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.

Top Grant Purposes

MICRO BUSINESS SUPPORT
$100,000 2 grants
SEE PART IV
$82,950 3 grants
GRANT
$50,000 1 grant
TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD ECONOMIES, CREATE JOBS, AND PROMOTE EQUITABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH FOOD-BASED ENTREPRENEURSHIP.
$40,833 1 grant
Workforce development program of black owned businesses
$19,800 2 grants

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2024 $1.9M $1.4M $2.5M
2023 $1.6M $1.2M $2.1M
2022 $987K $799K $1.4M
2020 $163K $186K $282K
2018 $100K $81K $103K

Between 2018 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $100K to $1.9M (+1789%), with total assets most recently reported at $2.5M.

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