Rhode Island Non-Profit Corporation is a type of legal entity that is organized under the statutes of the state of Rhode Island. It is formed by filing Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State. The primary purpose of a Rhode Island Non-Profit Corporation is to operate for charitable, educational, religious, scientific, literary, or other activities that are beneficial to the public. There are two types of Rhode Island Non-Profit Corporations: public charities and private foundations. Public charities are typically organized for charitable, educational, religious, scientific, literary, or other purposes that benefit the public. Private foundations are typically formed to receive donations from individuals, corporations, or organizations for the benefit of a specific cause or organization. Both types of Rhode Island Non-Profit Corporations are subject to the same requirements as for-profit corporations, including filing tax returns, keeping records, and filing reports with the Rhode Island Secretary of State. Non-Profit Corporations must also comply with other state and federal laws and regulations.