Rhode Island Food Dealers Association
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What it says it does
THE MISSION OF RHODE ISLAND FOOD DEALERS ASSOCIATION IS TO REPRESENT THE INDUSTRY; TO ASSIST THE RETAIL AND SUPPLY MEMBERS IN INCREASING THEIR CURRENT AND FUTURE EFFECTIVENESS AND PROFITABILITY THROUGH INFORMATION, EDUCATION, AND LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATION; AND TO EMPHASIZE A HIGH STANDARD OF INTEGRITY, QUALITY, AND EFFICIENCY IN THE CONDUCT OF THE INDUSTRY.
- Income
- $140,506
- Spending
- $187,698
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $86,373, president/executive direct
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- ANNUAL AND INTERIM MEETINGS AND PROGRAMS - TO PROVIDE ITS MEMBERS WITH INFORMATION RELATING TO INDUSTRY MATTERS TO IMPROVE SERVICES TO THEIR CUSTOMERS. PROGRAMS INCLUDE ENERGY CONSERVATION AND LOWER COST GROUP PROGRAMS FOR ELECTRICITY AND NATURAL GAS. IN ADDITION THE ORGANIZATION HAS PROVIDED SEMINARS AND TRAINING IN FOOD SAFETY, WIC PROGRAM REVIEWS AND SNAP PROGRAM UPDATES.
- ANNUAL CONVENTION - TO INFORM MEMBERS ABOUT INDUSTRY TRENDS AND TO PROVIDE A FORUM FOR DISCUSSION AMONG MEMBERS AS TO INDUSTRY PROBLEMS AND ISSUES.
- THE RHODE ISLAND FOOD DEALERS ASSOCIATION ACTIVELY UNDERTAKES MANY ISSUES OF IMPORTANCE TO OUR MEMBERSHIP BY BEING INVOLVED WITH MANY STATE REGULATORY AND SOCIAL DEPARTMENTS, AS WELL AS FEDERAL AGENCIES, TO GIVE OUR INPUT INTO ANY NEW OR EXISTING REGULATIONS THAT AFFECT OR MAY EFFECT OUR MEMBERS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
Not on the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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