Nonprofit · EIN 22-2672825
BETTER LIVES RHODE ISLAND
Tax-exempt · PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $913,112 | $892,380 | $20,732 | $324,104 | $76,161 | $247,943 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $709,966 | $720,203 | -$10,237 | $352,650 | $46,627 | $306,023 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $669,093 | $586,083 | $83,010 | $148,068 | $23,075 | $124,993 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $911,188
- of which government grants
- $530,321
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $55
- Other revenue
- $1,869
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $8,233
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $78,232
- Other salaries and wages
- $492,679
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $622,417
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $16,688
- Occupancy
- $39,382
- Travel
- $6,898
- Depreciation
- $3,192
- Program services (functional)
- $782,487
- Management and general (functional)
- $63,097
- Fundraising (functional)
- $46,796
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $352,650
- Total assets, end of year
- $324,104
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $76,161
- Net assets, end of year
- $247,943
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $66,374
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,714
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $127,943
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $120,000
- Gross receipts
- $913,112
- Employees
- 10
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 1985
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAULA HUDSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $72,000 |
| JORDAN MICKMAN ESQ | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KEVIN NELSON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DANIEL PARENT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JUSTIN DESHAW | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SHAMUS DURAC ESQ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JANE EASTMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH MESSIER CPA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATT SHERIDAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LESLIE PIRES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAULA HUDSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $72,583 |
| JORDAN MICKMAN ESQ | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SHAMUS DURAC ESQ | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DANIEL PARENT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH MESSIER CPA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JUSTIN DESHAW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JANE EASTMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEVIN NELSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATT SHERIDAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAULA HUDSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $74,333 |
| JORDAN MICKMAN ESQ | PRESIDENT AS OF 1/1/23 Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SHAMUS DURAC ESQ | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DANIEL PARENT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH MESSIER CPA | TREASURER AS OF 12/1/22 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JUSTIN DESHAW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JANE EASTMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEVIN NELSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATT SHERIDAN | BOARD MEMBER AS OF 3/1/23 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 12 ABBOTT PARK PL, PROVIDENCE, RI 02903-3713
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LESLIE PIRES, 12 ABBOTT PARK PLACE, PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
- Signed the 990
- LESLIE PIRES, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (401) 454-7422
- Website
- BETTERLIVESRI.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MULLEN SCORPIO & CERILLI
Mission
BETTER LIVES RHODE ISLAND IS A NON-PROFIT AGENCY WHOSE MISSION IS TO OFFER STABILITY, JUSTICE, AND HOPE TO THOSE IN NEED THROUGH ADVOCACY AND DIRECT SERVICE.
Program accomplishments
- DOWNTOWN FOOD PANTRY - SERVING ALL OF PROVIDENCE, GUESTS CAN ACCESS THE PANTRY TWICE A MONTH AND SHOP FROM THE SHELVES FOR THE FOOD THEY CHOOSE TO EAT ("CLIENT CHOICE"). THE PROGRAM SERVES APPROXIMATELY 2,000 PEOPLE MONTHLY.Expenses $179,549 · revenue $1,869
- HOMELESS OUTREACH AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PROGRAM - CLIENT CENTERED WORKING WITH NEWLY AND CHRONICALLY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS, PEOPLE WITH PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DISABILITIES, PRISONERS UPON RELEASE, THOSE SUFFERING FROM ADDICTIONS AND IN RECOVERY. OUR TEAM OF CASE MANAGERS ARE EXPERIENCED IN ADDRESSING BARRIERS TO HOUSING SUCH AS SUBSTANCE USE, LEGAL ISSUES, LOW-INCOME, POOR CREDIT, ETC. WE PROVIDE BASIC NEEDS ITEMS (A MAILING ADDRESS, CLOTHING, TOILETRIES, PHOTO IDS AND TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE), HOUSING NAVIGATION AND STABILIZATION SERVICES, AND HELP CLIENTS DEVELOP A PLAN FOR SECURING AND MAINTAINING HOUSING THAT IS SAFE, AFFORDABLE AND PERMANENT. THE MOST IMPORTANT THING WE OFFER IS HOPE AND SOMEONE WHO WILL LISTEN.Expenses $554,970 · grants $8,233
- FRIDAY NIGHT COMMUNITY MEAL SITE - EVERY FRIDAY EVENING FROM 3:00 - 5:00PM, GUESTS ARE SERVED A NUTRITIOUS SIT-DOWN DINNER. PROGRAMMING IS OFFERED EACH WEEK: HEALTH SCREENINGS, LEGAL CLINICS, SNAP OUTREACH AND MORE. HOMELESS OUTREACH WORKERS ARE ON-SITE TO CONNECT THOSE WHO SO DESIRE WITH SHELTER AND RESOURCES. THE PROGRAM SERVES APPROXIMATELY 5,000 PEOPLE ANNUALLY.Expenses $47,968
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
- 22-2672825
- 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
- 1986
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $324,104
- Income (IRS master file)
- $913,112
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $913,112 | $892,380 | $324,104 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $709,966 | $720,203 | $352,650 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $669,093 | $586,083 | $148,068 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $400,522 | $350,593 | $77,488 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 22-2672825).
Questions about BETTER LIVES RHODE ISLAND
- What is the EIN of BETTER LIVES RHODE ISLAND?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BETTER LIVES RHODE ISLAND is 22-2672825.
- Is BETTER LIVES RHODE ISLAND tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.
- Are donations to BETTER LIVES RHODE ISLAND tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BETTER LIVES RHODE ISLAND 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 BETTER LIVES RHODE ISLAND 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 BETTER LIVES RHODE ISLAND 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 BETTER LIVES RHODE ISLAND?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LESLIE PIRES.
- Who are the officers and directors of BETTER LIVES RHODE ISLAND?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $72,000 (PAULA HUDSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does BETTER LIVES RHODE ISLAND have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $913,112, expenses of $892,380 and total assets of $324,104 at year end.
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