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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: September 2025 Expires: August 2027

Adoption Rhode Island

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
(401) 865-6000
290 West Exchange Street, Suite 100
Providence, RI, 02903
http://adoptionri.org
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Adoption Rhode Island meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
"to create safety, belonging and permanency for adopted and foster children, vulnerable youth, and families through compassionate services, advocacy, and education."

Year, State Incorporated:
1983, RI

Also Known As:
Ocean State Adoption Resource Exchange

Adoption Rhode Island (ARI) provides pre and post adoption and permanency services to children, older youth, young adults and families; educates and advocates for a youth’s right to a safe environment; and works to increase public awareness of the unmet needs of children and families impacted by foster care and adoption. The organization’s Permanency Services Department helps locate and identify families for legal permanency through reunification, adoption, or guardianship for children, youth, teens, and young adults living in foster care. ARI’s Behavioral Health & Wellness Department provides trauma-informed counseling services, as well as consultation for youth, families and child welfare professionals who have been impacted by foster care and adoption. The Youth and Young Adult Services department aims to support older youth in building and re-establishing safe and meaningful connections, reaching educational goals and advancement, and improving readiness for a safe and healthy transition into adulthood. ARI’s advocacy efforts include collaborations with family court, legislators, and other child welfare professionals to ensure timeliness to permanency and improve outcomes for children and families impacted by adoption and foster care.

For the year ended June 30, 2023, Adoption Rhode Island's program expenses were:

Program services: $2,600,359

Total Program Expenses: $2,600,359

Chief Executive
Darlene Allen, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director

Compensation*
$139,526

Chair of the Board
Steven Parente

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Executive Vice President and Director of Retail Banking, BankRI

Board Size
15

Paid Staff Size
47

*2022 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio, Special events, Foundation grants, Print advertisements, Corporate solicitation

Fundraising costs were 34% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $994,732, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Adoption Rhode Island's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2023.

Source of Funds
Unrealized gain on investment $9,512
Contributions $773,938
Special events, net $220,794
Program service fees $2,077,442
Investment income $10,728
Other income $167,600
Total Income $3,260,014

Programs: 85% Fundraising: 11% Administrative: 4%

Total Income $3,260,014
Total expenses: $3,048,148
  Program expenses $2,600,359
  Fundraising expenses $335,841
  Administrative expenses $111,948
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $211,866
Beginning Net Assets $985,885
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $1,197,751
Total Liabilities $1,525,605
Total Assets $2,723,356

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