Nonprofit · EIN 22-2500471
RHODE ISLAND GOLF ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · PROVIDENCE, RI 02909
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $31,202 | $150,398 | -$119,196 | $748,742 | $76,254 | $672,488 |
| October 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,491,091 | $1,519,474 | -$28,383 | $925,111 | $128,016 | $797,095 |
| October 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,341,473 | $1,348,042 | -$6,569 | $919,026 | $127,051 | $791,975 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $24,000
- of which government grants
- $24,000
- Program service revenue
- $3,149
- Investment income
- $4,053
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $21,695
- Other salaries and wages
- $41,907
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $91,919
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $7,800
- Depreciation
- $4,533
- Program services (functional)
- $121,218
- Management and general (functional)
- $29,180
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $925,111
- Total assets, end of year
- $748,742
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $76,254
- Net assets, end of year
- $672,488
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $100,636
- Publicly traded securities
- $360,551
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $658,497
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $13,991
- Gross receipts
- $31,202
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1902
- 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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT WARD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $142,725 |
| EJ WHOLEY | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DR MICHAEL M GOODING | PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID RAMPONE | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DENNIS B TRIPODI | TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOSEPH V NAPOLI | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT WARD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $127,944 | $12,364 |
| EJ WHOLEY | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR MICHAEL M GOODING | PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID RAMPONE | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENNIS B TRIPODI | TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH V NAPOLI | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT WARD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $132,343 | $12,155 |
| EJ WHOLEY | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR MICHAEL M GOODING | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACOB C GAFFEY | PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENNIS B TRIPODI | TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH V NAPOLI | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1 BUTTON HOLE DR STE 2, PROVIDENCE, RI 02909-5750
- In care of
- % JOSEPH SPRAGUE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ROBERT WARD, 1 BUTTONHOLE DRIVE, PROVIDENCE, RI 02909
- Signed the 990
- ROBERT WARD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (401) 272-1350
- Website
- WWW.RIGALINKS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CBIZ ADVISORS LLC
Mission
ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED TO PROMOTE AND ADVANCE THE GAME OF GOLF IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND THROUGH CONDUCTING AMATEUR GOLF TOURNAMENTS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES RELATED TO THE SPORT FOR MEN, WOMEN AND YOUTH.
Program accomplishments
- GOLF TOURNAMENTS- EXPENSES TO ORGANIZE, ADMINISTER AND RUN TOURNAMENTS TO ACHIEVE THE EXPRESS OBJECTIVE WHICH IS TO PROMOTE AND ADVANCE THE GAME OF GOLF IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND THROUGH CONDUCTING AMATEUR GOLF TOURNAMENTS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES RELATED TO THE SPORT FOR MEN, WOMEN AND YOUTH.Expenses $121,218 · revenue $400
- HANDICAP CARDS ARE A COMPUTERIZED RATING SERVICE WHICH ADJUSTS EACH GOLFERS HANDICAP TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE RELATIVE DIFFICULTY OF EACH COURSE PLAYED ON. THE ACCOMPLISHMENT IS THAT IT ALLOWS THE PARTICIPANT TO FAIRLY COMPETE NO MATTER WHAT COURSE THEY ARE PLAYING AGAINST OTHER GOLFERS THUS CREATING A MORE ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCE IN LINE WITH THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION TO PROMOTE THE SPORT OF GOLF. THEY ARE CHARGED A FEE FOR THIS RANKING SERVICE BECAUSE THE ORGANIZATION IS CHARGED A FEE BY THE USGA WHICH DEVELOPED THE SYSTEM.revenue $2,749
- MEMBERSHIP CARDS ARE FEES THAT PARTICIPANTS PAY TO JOIN THE ORGANIZATION IN ORDER TO GAIN THE BENEFITS SUCH AS ACCESS TO THE COURSES, COMPETITIVE EVENTS AND MEETING FELLOW MEMBERS.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 22-2500471
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N6A)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $748,742
- Income (IRS master file)
- $31,202
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $31,202 | $150,398 | $748,742 | XML |
| 990 | October 2024 | $1,491,091 | $1,519,474 | $925,111 | XML |
| 990-T | October 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2023 | $1,341,473 | $1,348,042 | $919,026 | XML |
| 990-T | October 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2022 | $1,357,512 | $1,252,437 | $855,116 | IRS |
| 990-T | October 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2018 | – | – | – | 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 22-2500471).
Questions about RHODE ISLAND GOLF ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of RHODE ISLAND GOLF ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of RHODE ISLAND GOLF ASSOCIATION is 22-2500471.
- Is RHODE ISLAND GOLF ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to RHODE ISLAND GOLF ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does RHODE ISLAND GOLF ASSOCIATION file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of RHODE ISLAND GOLF ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did RHODE ISLAND GOLF ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of RHODE ISLAND GOLF ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ROBERT WARD.
- Who are the officers and directors of RHODE ISLAND GOLF ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $142,725 (ROBERT WARD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does RHODE ISLAND GOLF ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $31,202, expenses of $150,398 and total assets of $748,742 at year end.
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