Rhode Island

Organizations

In 2003, there were about 517 regional, national, and international organizations within the state. Among the organizations with headquarters in Rhode Island are the US Surfing Federation, Barrington; the Rooster Class Yacht Racing Association, Wakefield; the Foundation for Gifted and Creative Children and the Foster Parents Plan USA, both in Warwick; the American Mathematical Society and the Manufacturing Jewelers and Silversmiths of America, both in Providence; and the US International Sailing Association and US Yacht Racing Union, both in Newport. The International Tennis Hall of Fame is in Newport. State art organizations include the Alliance of Artists' Communities, the Art League of Rhode Island, and the Summer Arts and Festival Organization .