Mini Entrepreneurs of Rhode Island
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The mission of Mini Entrepreneurs of Rhode Island (MERI) is to empower the next generation of leaders by providing children ages 4-15 (specializing in serving children from BIPOC, first-generation, and under-resourced communities) with a solid foundation in entrepreneurship education. At Mini Entrepreneurs, we seek to create opportunities that support children's personal and academic development as lifelong learners, and we are committed to creating fun and engaging learning experiences that inspire children to explore their creativity, develop critical thinking skills, and cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset. Ultimately, we believe that our work will create a stronger, healthier, and more resilient community for all Rhode Islanders. As a part of our service continuum, we offer an annual entrepreneurial fair, a summer camp, after-school programs, educational workshops, mini-business pop-up events, and mentoring programs that expose youth to entrepreneurship and prov
- Income
- $126,444
- Spending
- $106,932
- Reserves
- 4.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 87%
- Highest pay
- $25,000, executive director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 11% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (1)
- $67,865 spent. At our 2024 Mini Entrepreneur Fair, which was held in October, we hosted 64 businesses, 80 mini entrepreneurs, and welcomed over 750 community customers. We also awarded 42 business scholarships totaling $2,100.00.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2023.
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 October 21, 2026.
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