Rhode Island

What Rhode Island does

Rhode Island PTA (Rhode Island Parent and Teachers Association) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and the official state affiliate of National PTA, headquartered in Warwick, Rhode Island. The organization traces its origins to 1909, when it was established as the Rhode Island Congress of Mothers, and has operated continuously for more than 115 years. It serves families, educators, and children across Rhode Island through three core functions: child advocacy, parenting education, and training for parents, teachers, and local PTA leaders. Its flagship program is the National PTA Reflections arts recognition program, delivered locally to student participants. Supporting services include bylaws templates and governance support for local PTAs, training workshops, and an annual convention that combines governance with exhibits and advertising. Operational staffing sits in the 11-50 range, with volunteer officers (President Amanda Carlow, Treasurer Elonde Jean Pierre, Secretary Rachel Machado) setting direction.

Name

Rhode Island

Legal name

Rhode Island Parent and Teachers Association

Website

https://rhodeislandpta.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1909

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rhode Island PTA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit state affiliate of National PTA serving families, educators, and children in Rhode Island through advocacy, parenting education, training workshops, and the Reflections arts program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Warwick

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Individual membership dues collected from parents, teachers, and community members. Ocean State PTA membership is $5.00 per person. Local PTA units pay state dues through the Givebacks platform.
2. Convention Exhibits and Advertising: Sponsorships, exhibitor fees, and advertising in the Annual Convention Program Directory distributed to convention attendees including PTA leaders, educators, and administrators.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Rhode Island PTA is a state-level nonprofit parent-teacher association that supports local PTAs, parents, and educators through advocacy, training, and program services. Its core offerings include the Reflections arts education program for students, the free Givebacks online PTA management platform, AIM Insurance coordination for PTA units, federal policy advocacy through the PTA Takes Action Network, training workshops, bylaws support, and Ocean State PTA individual membership at $5 per person annually.

Product overview

Rhode Island PTA is a non-profit parent-teacher association offering a portfolio of programs and services to support children's education. The core offerings include the Givebacks online management platform (provided free to RI PTAs for member management, fundraising, and compliance), the Reflections arts education program for students, and PTA insurance programs through AIM Insurance. Additional services include advocacy through the PTA Takes Action Network, training workshops, bylaws support, and statewide membership through Ocean State PTA. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) entity chartered in 1909 and affiliated with National PTA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Reflections Arts Education Program National arts education program in which Pre-K through Grade 12 students create original works of art in response to a student-created theme. Includes visual arts, music, film, photography, dance, and literature categories. The 2024-2025 theme is 'Accepting Imperfection.' Engages over 300,000 students annually nationwide.
• Ocean State PTA Membership Statewide PTA membership unit for individuals not connected to a local PTA unit. Open to anyone interested in working for or supporting children and youth. Annual membership is $5.00 per person and includes access to PTA benefits, programs, advocacy, and resources.
• PTA Insurance Programs Insurance coverage coordinated through AIM Insurance for Rhode Island PTAs, including Event Insurance (General Liability with Medical Payments), Directors & Officers Liability, Embezzlement Insurance (Fidelity Bond), and Property coverage. Coverage starts at $65 annually with liability limits of $1,000,000 or $2,000,000. Provided by AIM Insurance, which covers over 23,000 parent teacher groups nationwide with 30+ years of PTA specialization.
• PTA Takes Action Network Federal policy advocacy network providing monthly e-newsletter, action alerts, and opportunity for members to weigh in on federal policy issues directly with Members of Congress. Members can sign up to participate in legislative advocacy efforts.
• PTA Training Workshops Interactive learning sessions for PTA leaders covering Welcome to Givebacks overview, hosting fundraisers, online store and website building, collecting membership dues, treasurer's guide, and communication management. Available as on-demand recorded sessions and live sessions.
• Bylaws Support Services Bylaws chair and support services for local PTA units to ensure compliance with state PTA standards and proper organizational governance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 85 rigorous academic research studies conducted over 30 years prove that kids do better when parents are involved - grades are higher, test scores improve, attendance increases

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Givebacks/MemberHubcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Rhode Island PTA has partnered with Givebacks (MemberHub) to provide their valuable online PTA management tool to all PTAs in Rhode Island free of charge. The platform, normally valued at $1,200 per year, includes member management, fundraising tools, compliance tracking, public websites, e-stores, communication tools, and SponsorShare fundraising capabilities. This partnership enables Rhode Island PTAs to save hours on admin tasks and focus on engaging their school communities.
• AIM InsurancecoreOthersAIM Insurance specializes in providing insurance to PTAs with over 30 years of experience. They understand the risks involved in running PTA organizations and help choose the right coverage. With over 23,000 parent teacher groups insured and pricing as low as $65 annually, they offer four primary coverages: Event Insurance (General Liability with Medical Payments), Directors & Officers Liability, Embezzlement Insurance (Fidelity Bond), and Property coverage. Contact: 1-800-876-4044 or [email protected]
• National PTAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRhode Island PTA is a state affiliate of National PTA, the national organization providing advocacy support, federal policy information, legislative alerts, programs like Reflections arts education, Back to School kits, membership resources, training, and standards for parent/family involvement. National PTA's Issue Priorities focus on Parent Involvement, Safe and Nurturing Environments, and Support for Public Education.
• Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerRhode Island PTA maintains a partnership link with RIDE (Rhode Island Department of Education) on their website, indicating collaborative efforts to support education in Rhode Island schools.
• HealthSource RIminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRhode Island PTA maintains a partnership link with HealthSource RI on their website, supporting family health and wellness resources for Rhode Island families.
• Non-Profit VOTEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Non-Profit VOTE to provide permissible activities checklist for PTAs regarding political involvement. Helps PTA units understand their rights and rules for voter registration and advocacy efforts while maintaining 501(c)(3) status.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• California State PTA: One of the largest state PTA affiliates, operating the same model of advocacy, training, insurance, and Reflections program support. Comparable as a state-level PTA organization, though at significantly greater scale.
• Connecticut PTA: Another neighboring New England state PTA affiliate offering the same mix of advocacy, parent education, training workshops, Reflections program coordination, and convention programming to local school PTAs.
• Massachusetts PTA: Adjacent New England state PTA affiliate with a near-identical mission, governance structure, and service portfolio (advocacy, training, insurance referrals, conventions). Direct functional peer at the state level.
• New York State PTA: Larger state PTA affiliate with similar programs, advocacy focus, and member-service structure. Directly comparable in mission, organizational model, and product/service portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• National PTA: The national umbrella organization for state PTAs including Rhode Island PTA. Directly comparable as the parent network providing branding, advocacy infrastructure, and national programs (Reflections, Back to School Kits) that RI PTA localizes.
• National Education Association (NEA): The largest U.S. educator professional association. Adjacent peer operating in K-12 education advocacy, though focused on educators rather than parents; overlaps in policy advocacy on public education funding and family engagement.

Emerging players

• Parents Action for Children: National nonprofit focused on parent engagement and child development resources. Comparable in mission around supporting parents as advocates for children, though operating as a smaller, non-membership advocacy organization.
• PTO Today: A media and resource provider serving parent-teacher organizations with content, toolkits, and community features. Comparable as a peer serving the same parent/school volunteer segment with engagement and operational support resources.

Others

• Kid Power (Khan Academy): Education nonprofit providing learning resources to students and families. Adjacent peer in the broader parent/child education ecosystem, with overlapping concerns around student outcomes and family engagement, though focused on academic content rather than advocacy.
• AIM Companies: Insurance provider specifically serving PTAs and nonprofits. A direct service partner of RI PTA and comparable as a niche insurance provider serving the same PTA customer segment across 23,000+ parent teacher groups nationally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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