ANNUAL REPORT 2019 Was a Growth Year for the Women’S Fund of Rhode Island

2019 ANNUAL REPORT 2019 was a growth year for the Women’s Fund of Rhode Island.

You helped us relaunch our Women’s Policy Institute, which will now run annually to keep the pipeline of The mission of the Women’s Fund of Rhode women advocates strong in Rhode Island. Advocacy wise, it was a turbulent and exciting year. With your Island is to invest in women and girls through support, our legislative sponsors, partners in the research, advocacy, grant-making and Coalition for Reproductive Freedom, and countless volunteers, we were able to codify the protections of strategic partnerships designed to achieve Roe vs. Wade in Rhode Island. Our research report on Women of Color in Rhode Island highlighted the gender equity through systemic change. inequities that our sisters of color face every day in our community. You are the reason we exist. We’re so grateful for your support, WPI fellows, volunteers, and staff. Without you, none of this would be possible. Together, what will we be able to accomplish in 2020? I can’t wait to see where we go next!

Sincerely,

Kelly Nevins Executive Director POLICIES PASSED INTO LAW 1,201 811 154 9,500 Trained in DEI issues Attendees at all Trained in Salary Social media 2 (public speaking) events to date Negotiation placements IMPACTING 497,626 IMPACTING 2,402 IMPACTING 2,433 IMPACTING 462 IMPACTING 20,000

Our work lays the foundation for a more equitable Rhode Island and has made our state a national leader in public policies that are good for women and families.

Reproductive Privacy Act Repeal of the Tampon Tax 7 55 774 1,200 $ Appearances on Trained to run for Grantmaking outcomes Print media 751,956 radio, tv, podcasts political office via grantees placements ANNUAL SAVINGS FOR WOMEN IMPACTING 48,440 10 RUNNING FOR OFFICE IMPACTING 3,870 IMPACTING 392,400

2019 FINANCIALS BOARD MEMBERS

Zankhana Bateman Joanne Daly Emily Sack 2019 INCOME 2019 EXPENSES Vice Chair Fund Development Chair Governance Chair Bank of America Morgan Stanley Roger Williams University Maryellen Butke Diya Das Law School Programs: Namaste Consulting Bryant University Jessica Shelton Endowment: 43% Christina Castle Kathy Gagne US Court of Appeals 44% Fundraising: Grant Chair LH&P Sandra Victorino Events: 20% Blue Cross & Blue Shield Kelly Kincaid Communications Chair 20% $324,658 $293,437 Grant Allocations: Rhode Island Secretary The Providence Center Donations: 18% Claire Carrabba Adler, Pollock & Sheehan Beverly Wiley 19% Operations: Howland, Evangelista & Aronda Kirby Board President Grants: 15% Kohlenberg Policy & Advocacy Chair Community College of 16% Research: Diane Crosby Frontier Systems Rhode Island 4% Treasurer People’s Credit Union DONORS IN-KIND DONORS VOLUNTEERS Foundations & Grants Maryellen Butke Mary Kay Koreivo Sarah Richardson All That Matters Yoga & Holistic Amy Acampora City of Providence Sophie Camire Malida Khim Susan Rittscher Health Centers Christian Andrade Department of Arts, Culture Kelly Canavan Kelly Kincaid Nancy Roberts Allegra Printing Jessica Barry and Tourism Phyllis Cannava Aronda Kirby Joan Roby Aloe by Olivia Barbara Baum Nordson Anna Cano-Morales Allen and Marsha Kirshenbaum Ellen Rogers AS220 Industries Alyssa Bishop Ocean State Charities Trust Paula Carmichael Rebecca Kislak Kirsten Romani Atomic Clock Jennifer Borman Otto H. York Foundation Nancy Carriuolo Daria Kreher Barbara Rosenbaum Audubon Society of Rhode Island Sophie Camire The Prospect Hill Foundation Liana Cassar Dan LaCorbiniere Sally Rotenberg BankNewport Patrice Carroll Rhode Island Council on the Christina Castle Nicole Lagace Representative Deborah Ruggiero Bottles Fine Wines Liana Cassar Humanities John Castle Elda Dawber and Mariellen Bonnie Ryvicker East Bay Nail and Beauty Lab Lisa Churchville Rhode Island Foundation Mary Chace Langworthy Emily J. Sack & Anthony F. Cottone Caffe Itri Johanna Corcoran Rockland Trust Charitable Lisa Churchville Sally Lapides Pauline Santil Chronicle Books Katie Corey Foundation Molly Clark League of Women Voters Kathy Sayers Designed by Delsie Yamilca Diaz Patricia Cole Kim Lee Sue Schade Eastside Marketplace Gabriela Domenzain Corporate Sponsors Marcia Coné Karen Lemke Theresa Schimmel Forget-Me-Not Florist Judy Dorian Adler Pollock & Sheehan, PC Norelys Consuegra Melinda Lewis Nancy Serpa Foxwoods Resort Casino Theresa Dougherty Alliant Credit Union Foundation Michelle Couture Mariella Lucaj Katherine Sharkey Foursight Graphics, LLC Sharon Doyle BankNewport Diane Crosby Seth Magaziner PAC Suzanne Sharkey Godiva Chocolate Bryce DuBois Bank RI Joanne Daly Karen Maguire Francis Shea Golfers Warehouse Lucia Ann Edwards Blue Cross & Blue Shield Judith and Murray Danforth Robin Main Jessica Shelton Gracie’s Joelle Ferraiuolo of Rhode Island Deborah DeBare Gertrude Mandeville Rabi Shrestha Gurney’s Newport Mike Gianfrancesco Brown University Melissa DeLuca Judy and Robert Mann Deb Shuster Helena Jonsson Audry Giraldo Delta Dental of Rhode Island Carmen Diaz-Jusino Kiersten Marek Kathleen Simon Hometown Poke Trisha Giramma Deluca and Weizenbaum, LTD Miki Dickinson Carolyn Mark Sinel, Wilfand & Vinci, CPAs, Inc. Robin Hollow Farm Michelle Gonzalez Eat Drink RI Shannon Donovan Maureen Martin Barbara Slover Interstate Navigation Co. Leslie Grant John J. Clarke Insurance, Inc. Robin Douglas McAdams Charitable Foundation Norma Smayda Intuitive Touch Massage Daniella Habib Malida Khim Maire Doyle Roisin McGettigan Dumas Kelsey Smith Jerry’s Artarama Meghan Hannon The Koffler Group Ann Drury Kenneth McGunagle Terry Snook Judith Kaye Training & Consulting Gretchen Heath LLB Architects Liz Duggan Rose McHale Aaronson Lavoie Streitfeld Diaz Kent Stetson Mara Henderson King Marcum Accountants & Advisors Kimberly Dumpson J. McLaughlin Holly Susi Lou Umberto’s Italian Kitchen Arelys Heyaime Navigant Credit Union Eat Drink RI Elizabeth Motyl Kerry Sweeney lululemon Wayland Square Helena Jonsson Neurotech USA, INC. Luann Edwards Barbara and Randall Munoz Kisa Takesue Matunuck Oyster Bar Judy Kaye Pawtucket Credit Union Mayor Jorge Elorza Kelly Nevins The Loring Wolcott & Coolidge Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co. MaryKay Koreivo Quick Fitting, Inc. Valerie Endress Dianne Newman Charitable Trust Newport Creamery Olivia Krishnaswami Rhode Island College Foundation Hallie Espel-Huynh Great Nonprofits O. Rogeriee Thompson Nino’s Pizza & Restaurant Dan LaCorbiniere RI Ocean State ASA Elaine Fain Rhoda-Ann Northrup TradeSource OBEY GIANT ART Kara Larson The Women’s Summit Malcolm Farmer, III Craig O’Connor Rosemary Treger Ocean House Karen Lemke Donors Maura Farrell Maryellen O’Mahoney Kris Turgeon Ocean State Healthcare Damian Lima 10 Rocks Lounge and Tapas Mark Felag Frances O’Neill-Cunha Augustus Uht Office Direct Fran Loosen Akanksha Aga-Dhamija Joelle Ferraiuolo Adelita Orefice United Congregational Church Olga’s Cup and Saucer Solange Lopes Kimberly Ahern & Jenna Lafayette Jaime Francois Susan Parsons-Fab Nicole Verdi Papillon Jaune Salon Brandon Lozeau Edith Ajello Kathy Gagne PawSox Sandra Victorino Prima Donna Jewelry and Kevin Matta Allegra Aram Garabedian Pawtucket Credit Union Vanessa Volz Accessories Katie McGwin Rabbi Alvan and Marcia Kaufner Aniece Germain Nanue Paye Mary Wall Providence Singers Latrice Motzenbecker Amica Insurance Company Linda Getgen Marc Pitman Jessica Wang Queen of Hearts Dianne Newman Suzan Amoruso Peter and Lucia Gill Case Elizabeth Powers Danielle Ward Bristol Yoga Studio Jennifer O’Rourke Anonymous Patricia Giramma Providence Plantations Club Miriam Weizenbaum RASA Nwando Ofokansi Peri Aptaker Girl Scouts of Southeastern Memorial Beverly Wiley Revival Brewery Emma Pacconi Beth Archambault New England Madinia Proyous Seth Wiseman RIMOSA Nanue Paye Mary Babbidge Sarah Gleason Queen of Hearts Jennifer Wolfseberg and Michael RISD Museum Emily Pera Claudia Baptista Carol Golden Quick Fitting, Inc. O’Brien Rockets LLC Annalisa Peterson Gina Barrett Lisa Goodlin Kathryn Quina Women’s Choreography Project Saltzman’s Watches Tracy Ramos Jessica Barry Nellie Gorbea Gina Raimondo PAC Margaret Wool Seven Stars Bakery Chantal Roche Kathleen Bartels Meghan Hannon Emilia Rainey Myrth York Shear Dimensions Hair Spa Krystal Sarcone Zankhana Bateman Zoe Hanson-DiBello Lydia Ramirez Lili Zhang Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Sue Schade BayCoast Bank Maureen Haugh Tracy Ramos Judith Zimmer Commerce Alicia Scott Tether BayView Academy Laura Hayward Annie Ratanasim Zimmerman/Fetzer Family Fund Sweet Streams Suzanne Sharkey BCBSRI Community Health Fund Gretchen Heath Amy Rawlings Sweet Twist Amy Stratton Janelle Bonn Marie Hennedy Rhode Island College Thayer Street DMA Amy Stratton Boscov’s Department Store Beverly Herter Rhode Island Foundation The Green Door Naomi Thompson Jeffrey Boudjouk Gretchen Himes RI Chartered Property Casualty Theater by the Sea Kyrstin Thorson-Rogers Lori Braithwaite Hope and David Hirsch Underwriters Trinity Repertory Company Brigit Timpson Ellie Brown Patricia Jones RI National Organization of Women TROOP PVD Lauren Tutuny Bryant University Simone P. Joyax and Tom Ahern (NOW) Warby Parker Gretchen Varkonyi Mary Burgess Judith Kaye Training & Consulting RI Women’s Bar Association West Elm Danielle Ward Howland Evangelista Kohlenberg Practice Bethany Ricci Burnett Amy Kane Jennifer Rice Grants

Women’s Fund of Rhode Island’s (WFRI) grant program recognizes that many of RI BLACK BUSINESS ASSOCIATION society’s problems have a greater impact on women and girls. There is an undeniable “Emerging Professionals Program” designed to create a leadership pipeline of women of color (the correlation between poverty, low self-esteem, poor health and inadequate healthcare, most underrepresented and socioeconomically disadvantaged group in RI). This is the first program job access and wages, domestic violence, sexual assault and being female. proposed to specifically offer a solution to the “double jeopardy” hypothesis which renders Black women “invisible” when being considered for hiring or promotion. Our participatory grantmaking funds projects and initiatives that use a “gender lens” SISTA FIRE to focus on the unique needs of women and girls and provide gender-specific solutions Addressing the maternal health crisis that black women, women of color and their children face to problems facing women and girls in Rhode Island, with particular interest in within RI. Funds will allow Sista Fire to provide leadership development training with a focus on projects that lead to system change. maternal health and related systemic inequities, and engage members in participatory resource to deepen the understanding of women of color’s experience in pregnancy and birth. Funding will $50,000 IN GRANTS WERE MADE TO: also help to create “Perinatal Safe Spots” in RI.

BUILDING FUTURES PLANNED PARENTHOOD Funding would provide support for the RI Coalition for Reproductive Freedom to protect and “Women in the Trades” leadership program to grow the percentage of women in the building advance access to reproductive health care through advocacy and legislative action. In addition to and construction trade, promote stories of women succeeding in the trades and identifying/ a focus on protecting and expanding access to reproductive health, the goal is to build an inclusive, addressing structural barriers to women’s success in the trades. intersectional reproductive justice movement that recognizes how race, gender, poverty, and citizenship status impact society’s marginalized communities. Expected 2019/2020 focus will be on RIOT RI (FORMERLY GIRLS ROCK) passing the Doula Insurance Reimbursement bill, allowing state insurance plans to cover abortion “Changing Our Tune Project” to decrease the incidence of gender-based violence within the music costs, no cost sharing for contraception, disallowing insurance gender rating and protecting the new and creative community and provide resources to survivors and community members. The project Reproductive Privacy Act, with the opposition expected to try and pass bills that would chip away will train owners and staff of local music venues, as well as bookers/promoters, musicians, artists at the protections. and audience members in sexual harassment and violence prevention. Includes creating resources to support the work.

“My favorite part about being in the peer advocacy program was the space created for me to feel comfortable and talk about things. I feel more prepared to get into a relationship and help “I applaud the work of Women’s Fund of my friends when they are going through things.” Rhode Island, which inspired me to seek elected office years ago. While Eve, Sojourner House Abuse & Harassment Education Program for Students 2018 Grantee there is much more work to be done, I am encouraged to see women and girls becoming more active in politics and advocating for important issues such as gender equality.”

Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea Impact Story: RIOT RI WFRI grantee RIOT RI (formerly Girls Rock) is committed to demystifying the music industry for girls, trans, and non-binary youth.

We help young people to feel comfortable entering a music scene which, in the past, may have seemed daunting and unwelcoming. But in the past few years, that music scene has not been a safe place to send our young women, trans, and non-binary youth. Based on our survey findings, 47% of showgoers have experienced gender-based assault in Providence music venues in their lifetime, and 28% reported having experienced assault at a venue in the past 6 months. We could not in good conscience continue to send our youth into that environment without first ensuring that the spaces where we are sending them are on their way to being safer.

One of our students began in our program at the age of 11. Now, 7 years later, she is 18, an incredibly accomplished drummer, studying music, and living and working in the Providence music scene. She teaches drums at RIOT RI, and plays in many of the venues we are working with on this project. We can’t promise a completely safe scene for her, but we can make these spaces just a little bit safer for our youth to grow into. We want her to know exactly who to talk to if she feels threatened, and feel assured that if she faces any trouble she will be taken seriously, no matter what venue she goes to.

By doing this work, we will empower venues to do right by those reporting harassment, we will empower bystanders to step in when help is needed, and we will empower community members to make their own choices on where they see shows, knowing which venues have made a commitment to reduce violence in the community. By doing right by our community, we do right by the young people newly entering that community.

47% 28%

of showgoers have of showgoers have experienced experienced gender-based gender-based assault in assault in Providence music Providence music venues within venues in their lifetime the past six months Advocacy Our successes in 2019 were relaunching the Women’s Policy Institute, the passing of the Reproductive Privacy Act and repeal of the “Tampon Tax”. WFRI is pleased to be an active member of the following Coalitions: RI Coalition for Reproductive Freedom, RI Economic Justice Coalition, National Work & Family Coalition, and Closing the Women’s Wealth Gap Coalition. WFRI’s Executive Director serves on the Providence Mayor’s Equal Pay Task Force, Representative Cicilline’s Women’s Advisory Board and Congressman Langevin’s Diversity & Equality Advisory Board. We are also proud members of the Women’s Funding Network and the Grantmakers Council of Rhode Island.

“I had seven carpenters show up last night and I spoke my first testimonial. I was very nervous but thanks to your class I knew what I was doing. The chairman “We are pleased with the tremendous told me I spoke very well and maybe one day I would be sitting accomplishments we have made over the last year. up there. Thank you again Women’s Policy Institute. It has As we continue to work together to inspire a more taught me so much and equipped equitable Rhode Island, I thank our donors, staff me with the tools I need for what I and volunteers for their steadfast commitment to am trying to accomplish.” helping to make our state a national leader in public Anita Bruno, WPI Class of 2019-20 policies that support women and families.”

Beverly Wiley, Board President, Women’s Fund RI “In the beginning, you might be scared (to start your business). Reasons people cited With support from colleagues and organizations like CWE, for using our research anything is possible.”

Owner of Habbykids Home Childcare, 2018 Grantee

SHARING WITH SOUTH COUNTY HUDDLE AS WE SET OUR 2020 PRIORITIES Advocating at the State House Emergent WOMEN’S POLICY INSTITUTE PROJECT learning Informing work at Sophia Academy JUST CURIOUS To change VOTING INFO Article for Writing an article on the advancement of UpriseRI RI women lawyers the world JUST CURIOUS JUST CURIOUS Personal interest Class project Legislative priorities LITERATURE REVIEW Voter registration information FOR URI MPA PROGRAM To generate conversation Personal/self education SPEECH WRITING in our Women at Work series on LaborVisionTV Inform policy discussions Teaching Sociology

Blackstone Valley Prep students participate in WFRI funded Summer Leadership Program “I researched, spoke publicly, testified in committee, lobbied and encouraged youth to turn out. I learned that those who oppose this movement believe that I don’t have the right as a young person to have a say in my health care. Reality check: I do.”

Audry O’Donnell, Planned Parenthood Students Teaching About Responsible Sexuality 2019 Grantee 245 Waterman St. #503 • Providence, RI 02906

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