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Rhode Island Marine Trade Association Inc

EIN 05-0309513 · Newport, RI

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What it says it does

RIMTA'S MISSION IS TO CHAMPION THE RHODE ISLAND MARINE INDUSTRY THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, INNOVATION AND PROMOTION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

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 September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)

MEMBER SERVICES MEMBER SERVICES INCLUDES MEMBER EVENTS THAT ARE HOSTED DURING THE YEAR, INCLUDING AN ANNUAL MEETING AND SPECIAL EVENTS, SUCH AS AN ENVIRONMENTAL CONFERENCE. EVENTS ARE USED AS MEMBER ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS NETWORKING, EDUCATION, AND CELEBRATION. MEMBER SERVICES ALSO INCLUDES SHRINK WRAP RECYCLING, WHICH IS A STATEWIDE SHRINK WRAP RECYCLING PROGRAM TO PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY ALTERNATIVE FOR PLASTIC WASTE FOR ITS MEMBERS THAT IS COORDINATED BY THE ASSOCIATION. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO PROVIDES FEE FOR SERVICE CONSULTING TO THE INDUSTRY RELATED TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, AND FIBERGLASS BOAT RECYCLING.TRAINING AND EDUCATION THE ASSOCIATION COORDINATES TRAINING AND INDUSTRY EXPOSURE PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AND NEW WORKERS. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO COORDINATES AND AWARDS INCUMBENT WORKER TRAINING FUNDS TO ITS MEMBERSHIP VIA A GRANT FROM THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND. RIMTA FUTURE IS A YOUNG LEADERS GROUP SUPPORTED BY RIMTA. OTHER PROGRAMS THE ASSOCIATION ALSO PROVIDES OTHER PROGRAMS IN SUPPORT OF ITS MISSION. INCLUDED IN OTHER PROGRAMS IS COSTS INCURRED BY THE ASSOCIATION FOR A LOBBYIST FOR INSTATE REPRESENTATION AT THE STATE HOUSE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

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.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 1966.
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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