Partnership for Providence Parks
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To empower the people of Providence to engage with their public spaces leverage partnerships and co-create initiatives that enhance these spaces and improve collective well being. P3 is a nonprofit 501c3 dedicated to working with the people of Providence and city departments to help activate and revitalize public spaces including parks recreation centers and streetscapes.P3 builds strengthens and maintains relationships with city departments and community organizations. We draw on our dynamic network of partners to provide tailored support and resources for our diverse Friend and Member groups through programs and events. These initiatives improve access and help transform neighborhood parks recreation centers and streetscapes into thriving spaces that reflect the needs and character of their communities.
- Income
- $317,507
- Spending
- $411,642
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 5.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 99%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 500
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 30% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 47% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
18 of 254 of 4 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)
- $103,389 spent. In the fiscal year 2025 our nonprofits fiscal sponsorship program effectively managed expenditures for a diverse range of community projects. These initiatives included Adrian Hall Way $4,784 Candy Crawl $1,500 Cabral Park $5665 Haus of Glitter $63,826 Jacqueline Clements Park $4,900 North Burial Ground $625 Peace and Plenty Park $3,713 Pearl Street Park $860,Project 401 $10,555 Washington Park $181 and Waterman Street Dog Park $8,500.
- $40,208 spent. We continue to support our own programs through our annual 401gives campaign grants and donations. P3 programs include ArtCarts! $1853 which provides pop up family friendly art activities in Providence Blender Bike Madness $2,020 offering a fun way to make smoothie Earth Savers $4,585 providing support for greenspace cleanups garden club activities and community gardens and Playful Providence $8107 which provides games face painting staff and activities at community events. We had two new programs this year: Senior Walking Van $3,668 which provided fun and fitness for seniors and the Little Free Food Pantry $9,768 in the Fox Point area of Providence. We worked with Program Leaders $10,207 to execute these programs and to support our public private partnership with the City of Providence.
- $258,620 spent. Our organization is engaged in a valuable public private partnership with the City of Providence providing crucial program support to: A. Parks Department Programs: Total Expenses $66,974: 1. The Providence Parks Urban Wildlife Refuge initiative. This initiative is focused on immersing children and families in nature through outdoor learning experiences in city parks and greenspaces $63,843. 2.The Parks Evergreen fund offers mini-grants and funding to local community and volunteer groups for outdoor improvement projects in community spaces like parks schools and recreation centers $2,307. 3. The Summer Lunches Activities program provides playful and creative activities during lunch sessions in city park $824. B. Recreation Department Programs: Total Expenses $110,083: 1. Year-Round Youth Programs including garden club building club craft club baking club field trips girls club and special events tailored to center and department requests. The initiative utilizes the services of independent contractors to design and plan enrichment activities attend and staff programs and events acquire materials and supplies and work directly with Rec staff and Directors $67,674. 2. The Angel Baskets project aims to allocate grant and donation funds to provide holiday gifts $7,694 and food $5,891 for families participating in recreation programs. 3. Individual center support fund was created this year to provide centers an opportunity to seek donations specifically for their sites to support activities sports and summer programs $28,824. C. Art Culture & Tourism: Total Expenses $36,243: Facilitate various art activities engage face painters staff and artists and procure supplies for events held throughout the year. D. Police Community Relations Department: Total Expenses $36,990: 1. Angel Baskets program utilizes donation funds to provide holiday gifts and meals to families in need $35,090. 2. Support for community events through activities face painting procuring materials and staffing $1,900. E. City Council Programs: Total Expenses $8,330: We support City Councilors neighborhood events through family-friendly activities such as art projects face painting games and event staffing throughout the year.
- $9,425 spent. General Operating Expenses including Dues and Subscriptions $545 Insurance $2443 Supplies $2,405 Storage Space Rental $3,270 and promotional materials $762
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)(3) charitable organization.
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? Passed.
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 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 February 2013.
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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