Rhode Island Public Health Institute

What Rhode Island Public Health Institute does

Rhode Island Public Health Institute (RIPHI) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded by Rhode Island legislative act in 1993 and revived in 2014 under CEO Dr. Amy Nunn. Headquartered in Providence with 40+ full-time staff, it operates a portfolio of direct-service programs targeting underserved populations: Open Door Health (Rhode Island's only LGBTQ+ primary care and sexual health clinic, AAAHC-accredited since March 2023), Open Mind (behaviorally integrated care funded by a $10M federal grant), Nourish RI (food policy coalition), Food on the Move (mobile produce markets offering 50% SNAP discounts), Faith in Action (HIV prevention across 200+ African American churches in Mississippi and Pennsylvania), the Providence Community Clinics Network, and a Training & Experiential Learning program that has credentialed over 500 healthcare professionals. Its technology stack is implementation-science based: CDC-endorsed PrEP retention and DoxyPEP protocols (with nurse standing orders), place-based HIV/HCV geospatial interventions that have informed the National HIV/AIDS Strategy, and a statewide retail SNAP incentive program (Eat Well Be Well) at Walmart and Stop & Shop serving 140,000 beneficiaries. RIPHI also conducts research published in JAMA, AJPH, and Health Affairs, and maintains an active policy advocacy function that has secured the Health Care Provider Shield Act (2024) and elimination of PrEP/PEP copays. The organization draws no revenue from patient fees for most services; its business model is a blended mix of clinical revenue from Open Door Health, multi-source grant funding (NIH, SAMHSA, USDA, AARP Foundation, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, Rhode Island Foundation, Rhode Island legislature), and philanthropic donations, with annual operating budget above $10M as of 2026 — up roughly sevenfold from $1.5M in 2020. It is currently in pre-construction on a 30,000-square-foot Providence public health center that will triple primary care capacity, and announced a 2025 partnership with CVS Health in addition to its existing 40+ institutional partner network.

Name

Rhode Island Public Health Institute

Legal name

Rhode Island Public Health Institute

Website

https://riphi.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Public Health Services

NAICS

Social Assistance (624), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Community Food Services (624210), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Health & Health Equity Organizations (BPAGACAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Health Equity, Access & Social Determinants Programs (BPAIAJAO), Health Equity & Social Determinants Program Funding (HLAJALAK)

Keywords

• Community public health
• LGBTQ healthcare services
• HIV prevention programs
• Food insecurity initiatives
• Behavioral health integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Providence

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Clinical Revenue: Open Door Health clinic generates revenue through clinical services including primary care, sexual health services, HIV treatment, and behavioral health services. Operating budget increased from $1.5 million in 2020 to over $10 million.
2. Grant Funding: Federal and foundation grants including $10 million federal grant for Open Mind behavioral health program, NIH research funding exceeding $20 million in cumulative research and service work, and grants from organizations like AARP Foundation, USDA, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, Rhode Island Foundation.
3. Philanthropic Donations: Individual donations via credit card, check, in honor/memorial gifts, workplace giving programs, and Facebook fundraisers. Donations support all programs and services.
4. Policy Advocacy: Leading statewide advocacy campaigns resulting in policy changes like $11.5 million for SNAP incentive program, mandating insurance coverage for HIV prevention medications with no copayments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Rhode Island Public Health Institute (RIPHI) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers direct public health services through its Open Door Health LGBTQ+ primary care and sexual health clinic, Open Mind behavioral health program, Food on the Move mobile produce markets, Nourish RI food policy advocacy, Faith in Action HIV prevention partnerships, and the Providence Community Clinics Network, supported by research, training, and statewide SNAP incentive programming.

Product overview

Rhode Island Public Health Institute (RIPHI) operates a portfolio of direct service programs organized around public health: Open Door Health is Rhode Island's only LGBTQ+ clinic providing primary and sexual health care; Open Mind offers integrated behavioral health services; Nourish RI leads statewide food policy advocacy including the SNAP incentive program; Food on the Move operates mobile produce markets; Faith in Action engages African American churches for HIV prevention; and PCCN supports safety net clinics. RIPHI also conducts research, policy advocacy, and training programs. These programs are delivered through clinical services, community-based interventions, and policy work rather than a unified software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Open Door Health: Rhode Island's first and only LGBTQ+ primary care and sexual health clinic offering primary care, gender-affirming care, HIV/STI treatment, and Hepatitis C care.
• Open Mind
• Nourish
• Food on the Move
• Providence Community Clinics Network (PCCN)
• Faith in Action

Products and services

• Open Door Health Rhode Island's first and only LGBTQ+ primary care and sexual health clinic, providing primary care, gender-affirming care, comprehensive sexual health services, HIV/STI treatment, and Hepatitis C treatment to over 9,000 patients. Accredited by AAAHC since March 2023.
• Open Mind Behavioral health program housed at Open Door Health offering psychiatry, short-term therapy, behavioral health triage, and substance use treatment integrated into primary care, funded by a $10 million federal grant.
• Nourish RI Coalition advocating for state policies to improve access to healthy, affordable food, including the statewide SNAP incentive program Eat Well Be Well Rewards.
• Food on the Move Year-round mobile produce market bringing fresh fruits and vegetables to food deserts with 50% SNAP discounts at Pawtucket, Central Falls, and Providence sites.
• Faith in Action

Quantifiable outcome

• 9,000+ patients served at Open Door Health clinic
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

36 partnerships are on record, tiered core, key and minor.

• Brown UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrown University School of Public Health provided seed support to help revitalize RIPHI in 2014. Ongoing partnership for research collaboration, training, and academic affiliations. RIPHI has double-digit growth with significant advancements in policies shaping communities.
• Rhode Island Department of HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Open Mind behavioral health program, HIV prevention policies, HCV epidemiological studies, and statewide health initiatives. RIPHI conducted Rhode Island's first comprehensive HCV epidemiological profile on behalf of RIDOH.
• Rhode Island Department of Human ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for statewide SNAP incentive program (Eat Well Be Well), administering benefits to 140,000 SNAP recipients through retail partners.
• The Providence CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Open Mind behavioral health program providing fully integrated, collaborative mental and behavioral health services at Open Door Health.
• University of Mississippi Medical CenterkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for PrEP clinical trial focused on collaborative training and strategies to enhance patient retention in HIV prevention services. Three-site trial with Whitman Walker DC.
• Whitman WalkerkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for PrEP clinical trial and HIV prevention services. Whitman Walker is NYC's oldest LGBTQ clinic. Three-site clinical trial ongoing.
• Stop & ShopcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRetail partner for Eat Well Be Well SNAP incentive program at all Rhode Island Stop & Shop locations, doubling SNAP dollars for fresh produce purchases.
• WalmartcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRetail partner for Eat Well Be Well SNAP incentive program at all Rhode Island Walmart locations, doubling SNAP dollars for fresh produce purchases.
• Over 200 Churches In Mississippi And PennsylvaniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith in Action program engages African American churches in the Deep South for HIV prevention and care, setting national standards for fighting health disparities.
• AARPkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting food insecurity programs and healthy aging initiatives.
• Association Of State And Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for public health policy development and implementation at state level.
• Farm Fresh Rhode IslandkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting local food systems and healthy food access initiatives.
• Project Weber/RENEWkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for harm reduction, substance use services, and community health support.
• Lifespan Community Health InstitutekeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Lifespan hospital system for community health initiatives.
• The Miriam HospitalkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for HIV care, behavioral health, and community health programs.
• Commonwealth Care AlliancekeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for healthcare coordination and services for vulnerable populations.
• Blackstone Valley Community Action ProgramkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for community health and social services in Blackstone Valley region.
• Olneyville Health Equity ZonekeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Health Equity Zone initiatives in Olneyville neighborhood.
• ONE Neighborhood BuilderskeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for housing, health, and community development in Providence.
• City of Providence Housing and Human ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Providence Community Clinics Network (PCCN), bringing together safety net health centers and public health experts.
• Providence Housing AuthoritykeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for housing-related health initiatives and community services.
• Pawtucket Housing AuthoritykeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for housing-related health initiatives in Pawtucket.
• Center For Prisoner Health And Human RightskeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for prisoner health and human rights advocacy.
• Center for Science in the Public InterestkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for food policy and public health advocacy.
• Progreso LatinokeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership serving Latino communities in Rhode Island.
• La EsperanzakeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership serving Latino communities.
• Tri-County Community Action ProgramkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for community action and social services.
• Southside Community Land TrustkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for community gardens, urban agriculture, and food access.
• Food4GoodkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for food security and nutrition programs.
• Partnership For Providence ParkskeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for health and wellness programming in Providence parks.
• Rhode Island Food Policy CouncilkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for food systems and nutrition policy in Rhode Island.
• Rhode Island Public Health AssociationkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for public health advocacy and education.
• The Partnership To Reduce Cancer In Rhode IslandkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for cancer prevention and reduction initiatives.
• Roger Williams UniversitykeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for academic collaboration and training.
• New England Institute Of TechnologykeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for technology and training programs.
• Central Rhode Island Chamber Of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for business community engagement.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Callen-Lorde Community Health Center: NYC-based federally qualified health center focused on LGBTQ+ primary care, sexual health, and behavioral health. Directly comparable as the model RIPHI's Open Door Health emulates; Dr. William DeWitt joined RIPHI from Callen-Lorde.
• Fenway Health: Boston-based community health center specializing in LGBTQ+ primary care, sexual health, and HIV prevention, with affiliated research institute. Closest geographic peer to RIPHI and benchmark for LGBTQ+-competent care models in New England.
• Whitman-Walker Health: Washington DC LGBTQ+ community health center running primary care, PrEP/HIV programs, and research. Direct peer in LGBTQ+ clinical services and current RIPHI research partner in three-site PrEP clinical trial.
• Howard Brown Health: Chicago-based LGBTQ+ community health provider with multiple clinics and research programs. Comparable multi-site LGBTQ+ primary care and HIV prevention operating model, with broader geographic reach than RIPHI.
• Chase Brexton Health Care: Mid-Atlantic community health center with strong LGBTQ+ care, behavioral health, and HIV services. Comparable FQHC-style integrated care model serving underserved populations including LGBTQ+ patients.
• APICHA Community Health Center: NYC-based community health center focused on LGBTQ+ and Asian and Pacific Islander communities with HIV prevention, primary care, and behavioral health. Comparable direct-service LGBTQ+ health nonprofit model.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Community Health Workers: National membership and advocacy organization representing community health workers. Comparable in public-health workforce mission and federal advocacy footprint, though not a direct service provider.
• National LGBTQ Task Force: National LGBTQ+ advocacy and policy organization. Comparable to RIPHI's policy and advocacy functions (e.g., HIV prevention medication copay laws), though at national rather than state scale.

Regional players

• Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program: Boston-based nonprofit providing healthcare to homeless and underserved populations, including integrated behavioral health. Comparable in New England mission and integrated care model, but serves a different population.

Emerging players

• Community Care Cooperative (Boston): Massachusetts-based ACO of community health centers with value-based care focus. Comparable mission of supporting safety-net providers in New England; partial overlap with RIPHI's PCCN program.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ripublichealthinstitute2670
• Facebookfacebook.com/The-Rhode-Island-Public-Health-Institute-RIPHI-110920554953906
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-rhode-island-public-health-institute
• Instagraminstagram.com/ripublichealthinstitute

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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