Rhode Island Realtors Association Inc
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What it says it does
THE RI ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS EXISTS TO UNITE THE REALTORS OF THIS STATE FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXERTING EFFECTIVELY A COMBINED INFLUENCE UPON MATTERS AFFECTING REAL ESTATE INTERESTS. TO ENABLE REALTORS AND OTHERS TO TRANSACT THEIR BUSINESS CONNECTED WITH THE BUYING, SELLING, RENTING AND CARING FOR REAL ESTATE, TO BETTER ADVANTAGE TO THEMSELVES AND THEIR CLIENTS, BY THE ADOPTION OF SUCH RULES AND REGULATIONS AS MAY BE DEEMED PROPER. TO PROMOTE AND MAINTAIN THE HIGH STANDARDS OF CONDUCT IN THE TRANSACTION OF REAL ESTATE. TO PROMOTE THE INDIVIDUAL OWNERSHIP OF HOMES AND REAL ESTATE IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AS A WISE AND PROFITABLE INVESTMENT. TO CO-OPERATE WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN THE CIVIC DEVELOPMENT AND THE ECONOMIC GROWTH OF THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND. TO PROVIDE THE VAST NUMBER OF HOME-OWNERS AND PROPERTY-OWNERS IN OUR STATE WITH A GRASS-ROOTS CONNECTION THROUGH OUR ASSOCIATION TO ADVANCE CIVIC DEVELOPMENT AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN RI.
- Income
- $3.4 million
- Spending
- $3.6 million
- Employees
- 28
- Volunteers
- 50
- Highest pay
- $389,638, ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 2025, 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, 2025, 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 (4)
- $3.1 million spent. MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE BASED ON THE BUDGETARY NEEDS TO FINANCIALLY ACCOMPLISH PRE-PLANNED OBJECTIVES. THE PROFITS FROM THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AND INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS OFFSETS SOME OF THE EXPENSES RELATED TO THESE OBJECTIVES, AND THE REMAINDER IS FUNDED BY THE DUES. THE MAJOR EXPENSES FUNDED BY DUES INCLUDE THE ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTION WHICH INCLUDES BANK FEES AND MEETING EXPENSES. ALSO INCLUDED IS THE GOVERNANCE FUNCTION WHICH INCLUDES LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR OUR VOLUNTEER LEADERS, STRATEGIC PLANNING AND TRAVEL TO THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTOR MEETINGS. ANOTHER AREA FUNDED BY THE DUES INCOME IS MEMBERSHIP SERVICES EXPENSES. THIS AREA INCLUDES PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS EXPENSES RELATED TO TRAINING AND ARBITRATION HEARINGS. THIS AREA ALSO INCLUDES THE EXPENSE OF OUR ON-LINE FORMS APPLICATION WHICH PROVIDES ALL OF OUR COPYRIGHTED FORMS TO OUR MEMBERS TO UTILIZE IN THEIR TRANSACTIONS. COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS IS FUNDED BY DUES INCOME. THIS AREA INCLUDES THE COST OF OUR PUBLIC RELATIONS CONSULTANT, PRESS RELEASES, AND AN ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER TO OUR MEMBERSHIP. OUR CONTRACT LOBBYIST IS FUNDED THROUGH THE DUES INCOME AS WELL AS LOBBYING EXPENSES INCURRED BY OUR STAFF. DUES ALSO FUND ALL OF OUR OVERHEAD EXPENSES WHICH INCLUDE OUR RENT AND UTILITIES FOR OUR OFFICE SPACE, AND SALARIES AND RELATED BENEFITS FOR THOSE EMPLOYEES WHO WORK FOR THE ASSOCIATION.
- $480,318 spent. THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT IS OUR EDUCATION DEPARTMENT. WE PROVIDE OUR MEMBERS WITH THE ABILITY TO MEET THE MANDATES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS REGULATION'S MINIMUM REQUIREMENT FOR LICENSURE. THE PROF. DEVELOPMENT DEPT. OFFERS ALL OF THE MANDATORY COURSES AS WELL AS A GOOD NUMBER OF OPTIONAL COURSES TO MEET THE CREDIT HOURS MANDATED BY "DBR". WE ALSO OFFER MANY EDUCATIONAL COURSES BEYOND THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT TO ENABLE THEM TO REMAIN CURRENT WITH INDUSTRY STANDARDS. WE ALSO OFFER A GROUP OF COURSES WHICH, IF TAKEN, AFFORD THE MEMBER THE HONOR OF A DESIGNATION ACKNOWLEDGED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS.
- $86,232 spent. THE ANNUAL MEETING INCLUDES OUR FINANCIAL REVIEW FOR THE PREVIOUS YEAR, REVIEW OF THE MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS ANNUAL MEETING, INCLUDES A VOTE ON ANY PROPOSED BY-LAW CHANGES, ACKNOWLEDGES ALL OF THE VOLUNTEERS WHO HAVE SERVED IN LEADERSHIP AND COMMITTEE POSITIONS FOR THE YEAR, AND ALSO SERVES AS THE VENUE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS FOR THE NEW YEAR.THE ANNUAL PROGRAM (MINI CONVENTION) IS AN ALL-DAY EVENT THAT INCLUDES SPEAKERS (SOME PAID AND SOME VOLUNTEER) WHO SPEAK ABOUT CURRENT ISSUES AND TRENDS, TECHNOLOGY AND OTHER BUSINESS RELATED TOPICS. THE EVENT INCLUDES A BUFFET LUNCH, AND A SMALL TRADE SHOW AREA. THE ASSOCIATION GETS SPONSORSHIP MONEY FROM AFFILIATE MEMBERS, AND ALSO CHARGES A FEE FOR AN EXHIBITOR BOOTH FOR THE TRADE SHOW. MOST OF THE TRADE SHOW BOOTHS ARE PURCHASED BY COMPANIES THAT ARE DIRECTLY INVOLVED WITH THE REAL-ESTATE BUSINESS. THERE IS NO CHARGE TO OUR MEMBERSHIP TO ATTEND THIS INFORMATION DAY. ALTHOUGH IT IS NOT A MONEY MAKER, IT IS A HUGE MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT WHICH THE REALTORS AND VENDORS APPRECIATE.
- $22,971 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 1968.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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