Costs to Use One Union Station
Nonprofit and Government Organizations
Daytime Use The Foundation does not charge a fee for most meetings held by nonprofit or government agencies during the Foundation’s business hours (8:30 AM - 5 PM).
The Foundation charges a $25 “wear and tear” fee per room, however, if food and/or beverages will be in the room (catered or self-provided), and an additional $25/hour for any meeting that begins before 8:30 AM. Scheduling must be made at least two weeks in advance, and full payment, signed contract, and copies of any applicable licenses and insurance certificate must be received within one week of the scheduled function.
There is a $25/hour fee for use of the kitchen(s).
Evening Use The Foundation is only available for evening use at for-profit rates and requests are subject to approval.
Because the Foundation does not employ staff beyond business hours, all costs of keeping Union Station open at times other than 8:30 AM - 5 PM on workdays must be borne by the organization using the Foundation’s space. Gatherings must be scheduled at least three weeks in advance to ensure staff coverage.
Full payment, signed contract, and copies of applicable licenses and insurance certificate must be received two weeks before the scheduled function.
Note: Liquor and entertainment licenses are required by the City of Providence. Commercial General Liability Insurance ($1 million/occurrence) is required if liquor is served/sold OR if more than 85 guests are expected. Copies of the licenses must be provided to Jeanine Marshall.
Equipment Rental The Foundation does have a modest amount of equipment it will rent when available. View full list of equipment and costs.
For-Profit Organizations
Rooms are available Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 5 PM. Please contact Jeanine Marshall regarding evening, weekend, and holiday use.
Rhode Island * lecture style seating or open floor plan, 80-85 people (70 people lecture style if need to accommodate for a/v equipment & projection space)
* Also available Evenings/Weekends/Holidays |
$1,800 (4 hrs.) Plus $200/add'l hr. |
Gallery * open floor plan for up to 60 people (less for lecture style)
*Also available Evenings/Weekends/Holidays |
$1,500 (4 hrs.) Plus $200/add'l hr. |
Goddard Room long table/chairs configuration for 26 people w/add'l seating in perimeter for 14 people (If need to accommodate presenter or a/v space, 24 at table.) |
$1,500 (4 hrs.) Plus $200/add'l hr. |
Tempus narrow, long table/chairs configuration for 24 people |
$500 (4 hrs.) Plus $75/add'l hr. |
Providence Room open rectangle configuration of tables/chairs, 16 people |
$500 (4 hrs.) Plus $75/add'l hr. |
2nd Floor Function Area * Goddard w/patio/Lobby/Tempus: 100-200 people (limited seating, depending on space requirement for displays, event configuration, etc.)
*Also available Evenings/Weekends/Holidays |
$1,800 (4 hrs.) Plus $200/add'l hr. |
| Kitchen (1st or 2nd floor) |
$25/hour |
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