Civic Intelligence

Firstworks

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 22-2597014

Jul 01, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024 • Filed on Apr 28, 2025

Organization ProfileWWW.FIRSTWORKS.ORG

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235 Promenade Street 130Providence, RI 02908

(401) 421-4278

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

88th percentile

0.65x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

74th percentile

0.30x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

31st percentile

-3.6%

Higher net margin than 31% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

68th percentile

$102,660

Higher top officer pay than 68% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 5.6% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

25th percentile

-3.8%

Faster asset growth than 25% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

80th percentile

42%

Faster revenue growth than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets88th percentile

Assets

Down

$843,653

Down $32,888 (-3.8%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$291,541

Down $65,390 (-18%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$552,112

Up $32,502 (+6.3%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue74th percentileNet Margin31st percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,820,065

Up $534,095 (+42%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$1,885,455

Up $611,673 (+48%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$65,390

Down $77,578 (-637%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth25th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KAssets 2011: $148,624Liabilities 2011: $21,134Net Assets 2011: $127,4902011Assets 2012: $211,148Liabilities 2012: $170,671Net Assets 2012: $40,4772012Assets 2013: $200,103Liabilities 2013: $157,111Net Assets 2013: $42,9922013Assets 2014: $142,560Liabilities 2014: $98,429Net Assets 2014: $44,1312014Assets 2015: $303,106Liabilities 2015: $220,354Net Assets 2015: $82,7522015Assets 2016: $219,444Liabilities 2016: $219,695Net Assets 2016: -$2512016Assets 2017: $257,303Liabilities 2017: $240,163Net Assets 2017: $17,1402017Assets 2018: $341,277Liabilities 2018: $315,315Net Assets 2018: $25,9622018Assets 2019: $342,171Liabilities 2019: $302,259Net Assets 2019: $39,9122019Assets 2020: $455,598Liabilities 2020: $418,635Net Assets 2020: $36,9632020Assets 2021: $765,712Liabilities 2021: $578,808Net Assets 2021: $186,9042021Assets 2022: $834,571Liabilities 2022: $489,828Net Assets 2022: $344,7432022Assets 2023: $876,541Liabilities 2023: $519,610Net Assets 2023: $356,9312023Assets 2024: $843,653Liabilities 2024: $552,112Net Assets 2024: $291,5412024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$843,653
Liabilities$552,112
Net Assets$291,541
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth80th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2011: $766,003Expenses 2011: $759,653Net Income 2011: $6,3502011Expenses 2012: $774,1232012Expenses 2013: $783,7472013Revenue 2014: $856,859Expenses 2014: $855,720Net Income 2014: $1,1392014Revenue 2015: $1,271,610Expenses 2015: $1,232,989Net Income 2015: $38,6212015Revenue 2016: $1,271,222Expenses 2016: $1,354,225Net Income 2016: -$83,0032016Revenue 2017: $1,323,560Expenses 2017: $1,303,669Net Income 2017: $19,8912017Revenue 2018: $1,396,913Expenses 2018: $1,388,091Net Income 2018: $8,8222018Revenue 2019: $1,503,023Expenses 2019: $1,489,073Net Income 2019: $13,9502019Revenue 2020: $875,749Expenses 2020: $878,698Net Income 2020: -$2,9492020Revenue 2021: $1,099,379Expenses 2021: $949,438Net Income 2021: $149,9412021Revenue 2022: $2,002,777Expenses 2022: $1,844,938Net Income 2022: $157,8392022Revenue 2023: $1,285,970Expenses 2023: $1,273,782Net Income 2023: $12,1882023Revenue 2024: $1,820,065Expenses 2024: $1,885,455Net Income 2024: -$65,3902024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,820,065
Expenses$1,885,455
Net Income-$65,390
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
Apr 28, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$1,880,564
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Firstworks' mission is to enrich the cultural, educational, and economic fabric of rhode island by engaging diverse audiences with world-class performing arts and education.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$575,297$459,595▼ $115,702
Accounts Receivable$107,160$179,719▲ $72,559
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$38,830$123,152▲ $84,322
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$31,324$11,109▼ $20,215
Pledges and Grants Receivable$7,500$0▼ $7,500
Total Assets$876,541$843,653▼ $32,888
Other Assets Total$116,430$70,078▼ $46,352
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$354,438$361,914▲ $7,476
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$34,291$110,599▲ $76,308
Other Liabilities$130,881$79,599▼ $51,282
Total Liabilities$519,610$552,112▲ $32,502
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$0$178,851▲ $178,851
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$356,931$112,690▼ $244,241
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$356,931$291,541▼ $65,390
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$876,541$843,653▼ $32,888

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$8,342$59,249$67,591
Other Land Buildings$2,767$56,175$58,942
Other Assets Org$70,078--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay68th percentile

Employees

NameTitleBaseOtherTotal
Kathleen PletcherEx Officio$96,278$6,382$102,660

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Frederick K Butler EsqChairman Emeritus
Catherine Terry TaylorPresident
J Richard RatcliffeVice President
Tomas AvilaVice President
Deming E Sherman EsqBoard Advisor
Robert J AllioBoard Advisor
Alan ChilleHonorary Trustee
Akanska AgaTrustee
Brendan Chipley RoaneTrustee
Evan VillariTrustee
Grafton Willey IvTrustee
H Jack MartinTrustee
Isabelle TadmouryTrustee
Kyle AdamonisTrustee
Leslie R RavesteinTrustee
Lt Governor Sabina MatosTrustee
Melissa Snape WisniewskiTrustee
Nicole ChakrabortyTrustee
Nirva LafortuneTrustee
Siu-li KhoeTrustee
Sydney SkybetterTrustee
Wendy KaganTrustee
Karen E Silva Edd CheSecretary
Kevin S Hundley CPATreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,636,246
Program Service Revenue
$233,812
Investment Income
$2,263
Other Revenue
$-52,256
All Other Contributions
$1,120,426
Change in Net Assets
$-65,390

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,820,065
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$109,519
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,929,584
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,820,065
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,324,213
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$561,242
Total Fundraising Expense$168,121
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$216,431$55,778$117,353$389,562
Other Expenses$73,378$43,818$10,731$127,927
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$63,419$26,425$15,854$105,698
Advertising$57,911-$2,428$60,339
Office Expenses-$55,302-$55,302
Payroll Taxes$22,525$7,117$10,809$40,451
Other Employee Benefits$13,296$5,189$7,046$25,531
Depreciation Depletion-$20,216-$20,216
Insurance-$5,145-$5,145
Total Functional Expenses$1,413,996$303,338$168,121$1,885,455

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,994,974
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,885,455
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,885,455
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$109,519
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$60,499
Fundraising Gross Income$8,243
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
20th Anniversary$97,023$8,243$60,499$-52,256
Total Events$97,023$8,243$60,499$-52,256
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Operating Lease Liability- Current Portion$54,160
Operating Lease Liability- Net of Current Portion$25,439
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Finance committee will review the form 990 prior to filing. The committee will schedule to convene upon notification of completion.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Each board member is required to inform the board of directors of any potential conflict of interest, whether real or preceived, and abide by the decision of the board as it relates to the situation included in the roles and responsibilities of the board of directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“The board members are charged with evaluating the organization's executive staff including compensation included in the roles and responsibilties of the board of directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Documentation is available through another's website (www.guidestar.org) and upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Firstworks
EIN
22-2597014
Phone
4014214278
Address
235 PROMENADE STREET 130, PROVIDENCE, RI 02908

Signing Officer

Name
Kathleen D Pletcher
Title
Executive Artistic Director
Phone
4014214278
Signed
2025-04-28
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Kathleen D Pletcher
Formed
1984
Legal Domicile
Ri
Voting Board Members
20
Independent Board Members
20
Employees
17
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Mullen Scorpio & Cerilli
Address
67 CEDAR STREET, PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Preparer
Patricia M Cerilli
Phone
4017513860
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“This process has not changed from prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The organization evaluates its uncertain tax positions using the guidance for contingencies as contained in generally accepted accounting principles. The organization was not aware of any uncertain tax positions that were not provided for the accompanying financial statements.”

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2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$843,653
Liabilities
$552,112
Net assets
$291,541
Revenue
$1,820,065
Expenses
$1,885,455
Net income
-$65,390
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.84$0.55$0.29$1.82$1.89$0.07
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.88$0.52$0.36$1.29$1.27$0.01
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.83$0.49$0.34$2.00$1.84$0.16
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.77$0.58$0.19$1.10$0.95$0.15
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.46$0.42$0.04$0.88$0.88$0.00
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.34$0.30$0.04$1.50$1.49$0.01
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.34$0.32$0.03$1.40$1.39$0.01
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.26$0.24$0.02$1.32$1.30$0.02
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.22$0.22$0.00$1.27$1.35$0.08
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.30$0.22$0.08$1.27$1.23$0.04
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.14$0.10$0.04$0.86$0.86$0.00
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.20$0.16$0.04$0.78
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.21$0.17$0.04$0.77
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.15$0.02$0.13$0.77$0.76$0.01