Nonprofit · EIN 05-0395601
RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY FOOD BANK ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · PROVIDENCE, RI 02907
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $33,555,002 | $34,530,062 | -$975,060 | $23,343,796 | $620,665 | $22,723,131 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $32,759,308 | $32,940,671 | -$181,363 | $23,556,184 | $604,740 | $22,951,444 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $32,504,650
- of which government grants
- $10,782,042
- Program service revenue
- $182,462
- Investment income
- $626,457
- Net rental income
- $220,850
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $121,519
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$1,521
- Other revenue
- $241,433
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $422,919
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $932,665
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,263,056
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,403,967
- Professional fundraising fees
- $36,000
- Legal fees
- $8,581
- Accounting fees
- $48,128
- Occupancy
- $330,469
- Travel
- $28,097
- Depreciation
- $478,091
- Program services (functional)
- $30,370,298
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,964,310
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,195,454
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $23,556,184
- Total assets, end of year
- $23,343,796
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $620,665
- Net assets, end of year
- $22,723,131
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,864,929
- Publicly traded securities
- $12,892,607
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $21,106,622
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,616,509
- Gross receipts
- $37,753,904
- Employees
- 82
- Volunteers
- 1,537
- Year formed
- 1981
- State of legal domicile
- RI
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW SCHIFF | CEO (TO 5/25) Officer | 40 | $258,524 | $32,041 |
| LISA ROTH BLACKMAN | CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $151,402 | $42,816 |
| JENNIFER K TOMASSINI | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $160,265 | $22,409 |
| CHRISTINE A CANNATA | CFO Officer | 40 | $165,187 | $8,683 |
| KATHERINE FALCONE | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,593 | $6,751 |
| TAMMIE WORTHINGTON-TIWCZAK | DIRECTOR OF INDIVIDUAL PHILANTHROPHY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,274 | $4,622 |
| VINCENT TARDUCCI | DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,206 | $3,347 |
| JYOTHI SUBRAMANIAM | PRESDIENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RILWAN FEYISITAN JR | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY BROOKS WALL | TREASURER (AS OF 10/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL DISANDRO | TREASURER (TO 10/24) BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 10/24) Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBBIE THURSTON | SECRETARY (TO 10/24) BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 10/24 Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MACCHIONI | SECRETARY (AS OF 10/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NAZEEM AZZI | BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 10/24) Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MAUREEN BARISHIAN | BOARD MEMBER (TO 10/24) Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
20 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALINE BINYUNGU | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| DARRELL BROWN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| CINDY BUTLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| MARY EASTMAN | BOARD MEMBER (TO 10/24) Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY FERNANDEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| JAMES GALLOWAY | BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 10/24) Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| ANGELO GARCIA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| BRIAN GROSS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| YVETTE KENNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| DENNIS LEAMY | BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 10/24) Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| PETER MARINO | BOARD MEMBER (TO 10/24) Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| KATHY O'DONNELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| MATHIES J SANTOS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| PAUL SILVER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| ALISON TOVAR PHD MPH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| GENIE MCPHERSON TREVOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| DAVID VELIZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| LISA WESNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| MARTHA WARFORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| MELISSA CHERNEY | CEO (AS OF 6/25) Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 35 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW SCHIFF | CEO Officer | 40 | $244,501 | $27,950 |
| LISA ROTH BLACKMAN | CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $147,291 | $38,797 |
| CHRISTINE A CANNATA | CFO Officer | 40 | $149,674 | $32,526 |
| JENNIFER K TOMASSINI | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $156,154 | $19,668 |
| JACK RUSSELL | DIRECTOR OF OPERATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,803 | $35,843 |
| GARY IVONE | DIRECTOR OF FACILITY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,244 | $17,688 |
| KATHERINE FALCONE | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,560 | $5,700 |
| EDWARD HANDY | PRESIDENT (TO 10/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RILWAN FEYISITAN JR | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JYOTHI SUBRAMANIAM | PRESDIENT (FROM 10/23) V.P. (TO 10/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL DISANDRO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBBIE THURSTON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LOUIS AMORIGGI | BOARD MEMBER (TO 10/23) Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MAUREEN BARISHIAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CARMEN DIAZ-JUSINO | BOARD MEMBER (TO 10/23) Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY EASTMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY FERNANDEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ALINE BINYUNGU | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELO GARCIA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GREGORY GARGER | BOARD MEMBER (TO 10/23) Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN GROSS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MACCHIONI | BOARD MEMBER (FROM 10/23) Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER MARINO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY O'DONNELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MATHIES J SANTOS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL SILVER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ALISON TOVAR PHD MPH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GENIE MCPHERSON TREVOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID VELIZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA WESNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| YVETTE KENNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY BROOKS WALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTHA WOFFORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DARRELL BROWN | BOARD MEMBER (FROM 10/23) Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY BUTLER | BOARD MEMBER (FROM 10/23) Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 200 NIANTIC AVE, PROVIDENCE, RI 02907-3150
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MELISSA CHERNEY, 200 NIANTIC AVENUE, PROVIDENCE, RI 02907
- Signed the 990
- MELISSA CHERNEY, CEO
- Phone
- (401) 942-6325
- Website
- RIFOODBANK.ORG
- Return prepared by
- KAHN LITWIN RENZA & CO LTD
Mission
TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL RHODE ISLANDERS BY ADVANCING SOLUTIONS TO THE PROBLEM OF HUNGER.
Program accomplishments
- DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, THE FOOD BANK DISTRIBUTED A RECORD 18.6 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD. THIS WAS ACCOMPLISHED BY USING THE REMAINDER OF PANDEMIC-ERA SURPLUS FUNDS, SECURING AN INCREASE IN STATE ALLOCATION FROM $550,000 TO $800,000, AND SUPPLEMENTAL FEDERAL FUNDING TO THE EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TEFAP), WHICH BROUGHT IN EXTRA LOADS OF FOOD DURING THE FIRST HALF OF THE FISCAL YEAR. THE FOOD BANK ALSO CONTINUED TO FOCUS ON EQUITABLE FOOD ACCESS BY STOCKING FRESH PRODUCE AND CULTURALLY RELEVANT FOOD PRODUCTS. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, THE FOOD BANK DISTRIBUTED 4.3 MILLION POUNDS OF FRESH PRODUCE, WHICH INCLUDED CULTURALLY RELEVANT PRODUCTS SUCH AS AVOCADOS, PLANTAINS, TARO ROOT, AND BOK CHOY.THE COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM IS A FEDERAL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES A BOX OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE COMMODITIES TO LOW-INCOME SENIORS EACH MONTH. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, THE FOOD BANK DISTRIBUTED MONTHLY BOXES TO 1,999 SENIORS AT FOOD PANTRIES AND SENIOR HOUSING FACILITIES. MEALS4KIDS BOXES CONTAIN FIVE BREAKFASTS, LUNCHES AND SNACKS AND ARE DISTRIBUTED TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN THROUGH OUR MEMBER AGENCY NETWORK. BOXES ALSO INCLUDE INFORMATION ABOUT IMPORTANT PROGRAMS FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, THE FOOD BANK DISTRIBUTED NEARLY 9,800 MEALS4KIDS BOXESTHE FOOD BANK DISTRIBUTED GRAB-AND-GO STRING BACKPACKS THAT INCLUDE SHELF-STABLE, CALORIE-DENSE MEALS AND SNACKS FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNHOUSED POPULATIONS SEEKING ASSISTANCE AT FOOD PANTRIES OR MEAL SITES. EACH BAG CONTAINS SEVEN LIGHT MEALS AND SIXTEEN SNACKS, IN ADDITION TO WATER AND MILK. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, THE FOOD BANK DISTRIBUTED 13,000 BAGSDURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, THE FOOD BANK DISTRIBUTED 10,000 SPICE BOXES, WHICH CONTAIN AN ASSORTMENT OF TWELVE SPICES THAT ENABLE PANTRY GUESTS TO ADD FLAVOR AND CULTURAL RELEVANCY TO MEALS THEY CREATE FROM THE FOODS AVAILABLE TO THEM AT OUR AGENCIESTHE FOOD BANK OFFERS VOLUNTEER SHIFTS TO CORPORATE GROUPS WHO HELP PACK MEALS4KIDS BOXES, COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM BOXES, TO-GO STRING BACKPACKS, AND SPICE BOXES. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, 1,537 CORPORATE VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED 4,556 HOURS.THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH TEAM SUPPORTS LOW-INCOME POPULATIONS BY CONNECTING THEM TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT IMPROVE THEIR OVERALL FOOD SECURITY. THE TEAM INCLUDES SNAP OUTREACH PROFESSIONALS WHO OFFER SNAP PROGRAM INFORMATION, DIRECT APPLICATION/RECERTIFICATION ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT TO HELP ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS SECURE SNAP BENEFITS. THE TEAM ALSO PROVIDES REFERRALS TO OTHER COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES INCLUDING HOUSING ASSISTANCE, CHILDCARE ASSISTANCE, UTILITY ASSISTANCE, EMPLOYMENT AND JOB TRAINING AND MUCH MORE.Expenses $29,357,500 · grants $422,919 · revenue $182,462
- KIDS CAFE SERVED EVENING MEALS TO CHILDREN AT RISK OF HUNGER AT FOUR AFTER-SCHOOL SITES: EAST PROVIDENCE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB, THE PAWTUCKET YMCA, THE PAWTUCKET BOYS & GIRLS CLUB, AND THE SEGUE INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING IN CENTRAL FALLS. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, KIDS CAFE STAFF PROVIDED ALMOST 88,000 MEALS TO AN AVERAGE OF 385 CHILDREN DAILY.Expenses $653,151
- HEALTHY HABITS IS A NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES A COMBINATION OF RELEVANT, SCIENCE-BASED COMMUNITY NUTRITION AND CULINARY EDUCATION TO GUESTS OF OUR MEMBER AGENCIES. PROGRAM OFFERINGS INCLUDE FOUR-TO-SIX-WEEK CLASSES, ONE-TIME WORKSHOPS, AND DEMONSTRATIONS OF HEALTHY RECIPES AND HEALTHY EATING HABITS. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, 311 PARTICIPANTS ATTENDED 17 FOUR-TO-SIX-WEEK CLASSES; 538 PARTICIPANTS ATTENDED 58 ONE-TIME WORKSHOPS; 2,037 PARTICIPANTS ATTENDED 70 RECIPE/NUTRITION DEMONSTRATIONS, AND 72 MEMBER AGENCY STAFF/VOLUNTEERS ATTENDED 10 MEMBER AGENCY TRAININGS.Expenses $359,647
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 05-0395601
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1982
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K31Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $23,343,796
- Income (IRS master file)
- $37,753,904
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $33,555,002 | $34,530,062 | $23,343,796 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $32,759,308 | $32,940,671 | $23,556,184 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $27,554,209 | $31,040,172 | $23,206,171 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 05-0395601).
Questions about RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY FOOD BANK ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY FOOD BANK ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY FOOD BANK ASSOCIATION is 05-0395601.
- Is RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY FOOD BANK ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
- Are donations to RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY FOOD BANK ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY FOOD BANK ASSOCIATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY FOOD BANK ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY FOOD BANK ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY FOOD BANK ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MELISSA CHERNEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY FOOD BANK ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 35 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $258,524 (ANDREW SCHIFF, CEO (TO 5/25)).
- How much revenue does RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY FOOD BANK ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $33,555,002, expenses of $34,530,062 and total assets of $23,343,796 at year end.
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