﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" returnVersion="2023v6.0" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.irs.gov/efile">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2025-08-05T11:18:40-07:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2024-09-30</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>050511194</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>PPA LLP</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>469 CENTERVILLE ROAD STE 203</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>WARWICK</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>RI</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>02886</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2023-10-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>050516630</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>RHODE ISLAND BLACK STORYTELLERS</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>RHOD</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>4015638998</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>393 BROAD STREET</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>PROVIDENCE</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>RI</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>02907</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>VALERIE TUTSON</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>4015638998</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2025-07-28</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>true</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>true</IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>MARY-JO YOUNGER</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P01258025</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>4017380010</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2025-08-05</PreparationDt>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <TaxYr>2023</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2025-03-06 01:10:19Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="5">
    <IRS990 documentId="IRS990-01" referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleO-01" softwareId="23017509">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>VALERIE TUTSON</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>393 BROAD STREET</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>PROVIDENCE</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>RI</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>02907</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>264361</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>false</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501c3Ind>X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>RIBSFEST.ORG</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>2000</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>RI</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>PROMOTE AWARENESS OF BLACK STORYTELLING</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>6</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>6</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>3</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>8</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>0</NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>264325</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>183137</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>72322</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>69688</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>0</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>704</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>10758</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>337351</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>263583</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>80021</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>96823</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>23417</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>215639</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>219388</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>295660</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>316211</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>41691</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>-52628</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>181997</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>239098</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>1600</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>571</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>180397</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>238527</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <MissionDesc>PROMOTE AWARENESS OF BLACK STORYTELLING</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>false</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>false</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>255888</ExpenseAmt>
      <GrantAmt>0</GrantAmt>
      <RevenueAmt>69688</RevenueAmt>
      <Desc>TO PROMOTE THE AWARENESS, APPRECIATION AND APPLICATION OF BLACK STORYTELLERS THROUGH PERFORMANCES, EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCES FOR RHODE ISLAND AUDIENCES.</Desc>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>255888</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleA-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleA">true</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleB-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleB">true</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>false</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>false</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>false</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</CreditCounselingInd>
      <DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">true</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">true</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">true</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>false</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>false</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>false</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>false</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>false</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd>false</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd>false</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd>false</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>false</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd>false</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd>false</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd>false</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>false</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>false</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd>false</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>false</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>false</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>false</BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd>false</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd>false</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>false</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>false</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd>false</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd>false</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>false</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>false</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>false</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>true</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>1</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <EmployeeCnt>3</EmployeeCnt>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>true</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>false</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>false</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>false</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>false</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>false</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContributionsInd>false</QuidProQuoContributionsInd>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>false</Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>
      <RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>false</RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>false</PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>false</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>6</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>6</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>false</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>false</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>false</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>false</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>false</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>false</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>false</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>true</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>true</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>false</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>false</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>false</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>true</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>true</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>true</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>false</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>false</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>false</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>false</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>false</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <PersonNm>VALERIE TUTSON</PersonNm>
        <PhoneNum>4013124347</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>393 BROAD STREET</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>PROVIDENCE</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>RI</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>02907</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>GERALD PRICE JR</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PRESIDENT/TREASURER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CLARISSA WALKER PHD</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>SECRETARY</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>EMILIA PENA-DISLA</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CHONTELL NELSON-WASHINGTON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JOSH AVILA</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>TOSIN OJUGBELE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>VALERIE TUTSON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>30.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>60643</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>60643</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>0</TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>0</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>false</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>false</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>false</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <GovernmentGrantsAmt>70470</GovernmentGrantsAmt>
      <AllOtherContributionsAmt>112667</AllOtherContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>183137</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>PROGRAM INCOME</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>900099</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>69688</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>0</ExclusionAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>69688</TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>11212</FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>
      <FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt>778</FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt>
      <NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>10434</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>10434</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
      <OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
        <Desc>OTHER</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>900099</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>324</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>0</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>324</ExclusionAmt>
      </OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
      <OtherRevenueTotalAmt>324</OtherRevenueTotalAmt>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>263583</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>69688</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>10758</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>60643</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>43664</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>2425</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>14554</FundraisingAmt>
      </CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
      <OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>27546</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>6886</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>20660</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
      <PayrollTaxesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>8634</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>5008</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>2073</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>1553</FundraisingAmt>
      </PayrollTaxesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
        <TotalAmt>149485</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>145443</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1402</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>2640</FundraisingAmt>
      </FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
      <AdvertisingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>11070</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>11070</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>0</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </AdvertisingGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>4660</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>2750</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1118</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>792</FundraisingAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <OccupancyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>15570</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>9186</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>3737</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>2647</FundraisingAmt>
      </OccupancyGrp>
      <TravelGrp>
        <TotalAmt>10156</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>10156</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>0</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </TravelGrp>
      <DepreciationDepletionGrp>
        <TotalAmt>5822</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>3377</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>2445</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </DepreciationDepletionGrp>
      <InsuranceGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1648</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>956</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>396</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>296</FundraisingAmt>
      </InsuranceGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>MISCELLANEOUS</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>245</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>245</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>0</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>PROGRAM SUPPLIES AND EXPENSES</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>11933</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>11933</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>0</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>COMMUNICATIONS</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>3852</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>2273</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>924</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>655</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>POSTAGE AND PRINTING</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>1646</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>971</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>395</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>280</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <AllOtherExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>3301</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1970</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1331</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </AllOtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>316211</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>255888</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>36906</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>23417</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>175019</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>107854</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <AccountsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2200</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>2057</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsReceivableGrp>
      <PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>218</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>57</EOYAmt>
      </PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
      <LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>41057</LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>22685</LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
        <BOYAmt>4560</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>18372</EOYAmt>
      </LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
      <OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
        <EOYAmt>110758</EOYAmt>
      </OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>181997</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>239098</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1600</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>571</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1600</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>571</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>
      <NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>90590</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>119085</EOYAmt>
      </NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>89807</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>119442</EOYAmt>
      </DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>180397</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>238527</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>181997</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>239098</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>-52628</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>8224</NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>
      <PriorPeriodAdjustmentsAmt>102534</PriorPeriodAdjustmentsAmt>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>false</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>false</FSAuditedInd>
      <AuditCommitteeInd>false</AuditCommitteeInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>false</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="IRS990ScheduleA-01" softwareId="23017509">
      <PublicOrganization170Ind>X</PublicOrganization170Ind>
      <OtherSupportSumAmt>0</OtherSupportSumAmt>
      <GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>136293</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>126664</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>206707</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>264325</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>183137</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>917126</TotalAmt>
      </GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
      <TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft170Grp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft170Grp>
      <GovtFurnSrvcFcltsVl170Grp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </GovtFurnSrvcFcltsVl170Grp>
      <TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>136293</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>126664</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>206707</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>264325</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>183137</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>917126</TotalAmt>
      </TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
      <SubstantialContributorsTotAmt>0</SubstantialContributorsTotAmt>
      <PublicSupportTotal170Amt>917126</PublicSupportTotal170Amt>
      <GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
      <UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp>
      <OtherIncome170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>4</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>324</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>328</TotalAmt>
      </OtherIncome170Grp>
      <TotalSupportAmt>917454</TotalSupportAmt>
      <GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt>207142</GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt>
      <PublicSupportCY170Pct>0.99960</PublicSupportCY170Pct>
      <PublicSupportPY170Pct>0.99900</PublicSupportPY170Pct>
      <ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>X</ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>
      <PublicSupportTotal509Amt>0</PublicSupportTotal509Amt>
      <PublicSupportCY509Pct>0</PublicSupportCY509Pct>
      <InvestmentIncomeCYPct>0</InvestmentIncomeCYPct>
      <Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt II Ln 10</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Other Income Part II, Line 10 Description: OTHER 2022: 4. 2023: 324.</ExplanationTxt>
      </Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="IRS990ScheduleB-01">
      <ContributorInformationGrp>
        <ContributorNum>RESTRICTED</ContributorNum>
        <ContributorBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>RESTRICTED</BusinessNameLine1>
        </ContributorBusinessName>
        <ContributorUSAddress>
          <AddressLine1>RESTRICTED</AddressLine1>
          <AddressLine2>RESTRICTED</AddressLine2>
          <City>RESTRICTED</City>
          <State>RESTRICTED</State>
          <ZIPCode>RESTRICTED</ZIPCode>
        </ContributorUSAddress>
        <TotalContributionsAmt>RESTRICTED</TotalContributionsAmt>
      </ContributorInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleB>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" softwareId="23017509">
      <LandGrp>
        <InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt>0</InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>0</BookValueAmt>
      </LandGrp>
      <EquipmentGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>41057</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>22685</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>18372</BookValueAmt>
      </EquipmentGrp>
      <TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>18372</TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>
      <OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
        <Desc>BENEFICIAL INTEREST AT RI FOUNDATION</Desc>
        <BookValueAmt>110758</BookValueAmt>
      </OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
      <TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt>110758</TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="IRS990ScheduleO-01" softwareId="23017509">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 11b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FINANCE CONSULTANT AND TREASURER MEET AND REVIEW THE FORM 990 BEFORE FILING. IT IS THEN MADE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW TO THE REMAINING BOARD MEMBERS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 12c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>DURING THE ANNUAL NOMINATION PROCESS, ALL POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE RECORDED AND DISCUSSED. CHANGES ARE BROUGHT TO THE BOARD DURING THE YEAR.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>PAYROLL FEES 1284. 0. 1284. 0.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>PROFESSIONAL FEES 148201. 145443. 118. 2640.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>