Residential Construction Workforce Partnership
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
OUR MISSION IS TO EDUCATE, TRAIN, AND PLACE CURRENT AND/OR PROSPECTIVE WORKERS IN RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION TRADES, WITH A FOCUS ON ADULTS, MINORITY POPULATIONS, AND YOUTH LEARNING EXPERIENCES. WE ALSO PROVIDE PATHWAYS TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP, MENTORSHIP, AND COACHING FOR ALL, AIMING TO OFFER COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT AND OPPORTUNITIES, FOSTERING A SKILLED AND DIVERSE WORKFORCE READY TO MEET THE DEMANDS OF THE INDUSTRY.
- Income
- $1.0 million
- Spending
- $930,560
- Spent on programs
- 75%
- Reserves
- 7.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 93%
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 6
- Highest pay
- $21,460, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 7.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 8% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 9% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1575% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no 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.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
0 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 June 30, 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)
- $344,957 spent. RCWP was awarded multiple grants from the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training to address the severe labor shortages in the construction industry as it relates to the CARPENTRY field. RCWP's training program consists of up to six-month pre-apprenticeship training program providing teaching, mentoring and coaching focused on the career success of the graduates. RCWP performs an in-depth recruitment process using industry channels, outreach, social media and intergovernmental programs. Candidates must pass a thorough screening process which includes interviews vetting for genuine interest and motivation before entering the program. Training is provided through the use of numerous locations throughout RI. RCWP uses its industry relationships to place participants into employment. During the year 2025, RCWP held four cohorts providing 52 students the essential skills and credentials in their industry in order to enter the workforce.
- $125,703 spent. RCWP was awarded multiple grants from the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training to address the severe labor shortages in the construction industry as it relates to the ELECTRICAL field. RCWP's training program consists of a six-month pre-apprenticeship training program providing teaching, mentoring and coaching focused on the career success of the graduates. RCWP performs an in-depth recruitment process using industry channels, outreach, social media and intergovernmental programs. Candidates must pass a thorough screening process which includes interviews vetting for genuine interest and motivation before entering the program. Training is provided through the use of numerous locations throughout RI. RCWP uses its industry relationships to place participants into employment. During the year 2025, RCWP held two cohorts providing 21 students the essential skills and credentials in their industry in order to enter the workforce.
- $227,377 spent. RCWP was awarded multiple grants from the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training to address the severe labor shortages in the construction industry as it relates to the ELL (ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS) CARPENTRY. RCWP's training program consists of a 26-week Pre-Apprentice training program providing teaching, mentoring and coaching focused on the career success of the graduates. RCWP performs an in-depth recruitment process using industry channels, outreach, social media and intergovernmental programs. Candidates must pass a thorough screening process which includes interviews vetting for genuine interest and motivation before entering the program. Training is provided through the use of numerous locations throughout RI. RCWP uses its industry relationships to place participants into employment. During the year 2025, RCWP held two cohorts providing 28 students the essential skills and credentials in their industry in order to enter the workforce.
- Providence Workforce Development The Electrical Pre-Apprentice Training Program was developed in collaboration with the City of Providence through ARPA funding to address the growing demand for skilled electrical workers. The program's mission is to equip participants with foundational knowledge, hands-on experience, and job readiness skills necessary to enter registered apprenticeship programs or entry-level employment in the electrical trade. The Metropolitan Regional Career and Technical Center Spring and Fall Carpentry Program located at RCWP'S Central Falls Training Facility. Classes ran two days a week on Tuesday and Thursday for 5 hours a day for 10 hours per week. Fall classes began on September 20, 2024 and ended on January 3, 2025. Spring classes began on February 11, 2025 and ended on May 22, 2025. Highlander Charter Schools Summer and Spring 12 week Carpentry Program for up to 6 students maximum in 11th and 12th Grade. Each session includes 24 Classes 3 days a week for 5 hours per day. Huber Helps Impact Your Community Residential Construction Workforce Partnership (RCWP) delivered a high-impact training program for high school seniors from Coventry Career and Technical High School, a school that does not offer a vocational carpentry training program. Through this initiative, students received 120 hours of hands-on instruction in residential construction, including OSHA 10 Construction and First Aid/CPR/AED certification. The program placed a strong emphasis on employability, highlighting essential power skills such as communication, teamwork, accountability, and professionalism, skills that are foundational to success in any workplace. Students walked away not only with technical training and industry recognized credentials, but also with the confidence and readiness to step into the workforce. A highlight of the program was the students' civic engagement project: the design and construction of an 8'x10' gambrel shed, which they donated to their school. This project not only demonstrated their technical proficiency but also their commitment to giving back. Rhode Island Housing RCWP provided oversight and project auditing for project contractors participating in the LeadSafe Homes Program. Specifically, RCWP, through the RCWP Mentors, provided services on a project-by-project basis. Two short term trainings included an Interior Door Program and a Window and Exterior Door Program.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 October 2021.
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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