Civil Society Institute Inc
- Assets
- $2.1m
- Revenue
- $385.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Woburn, MA
- Founding
- 07/1995
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 04-3272715
Organization Overview
Civil Society Institute Inc is located in Woburn, MA. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (Q20) the organization is classified as: Promotion of International Understanding, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Civil Society Institute Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Civil Society Institute Inc generated $385.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (33.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $879.0k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Civil Society Institute Inc has awarded 115 individual grants totaling $6,445,662. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE THE ROLE OF A CIVIL SOCIETY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION FOCUSES ON RESEARCH, WRITING AND EDUCATION ON ISSUES HAVING TO DO WITH CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH ON PUBLIC OPINION ON NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ISSUES, LEADERSHIP AND PROBLEM SOLVING. ALSO, WATER POLICIES AND RENEWABLE ENERGY CONTINUE TO BE AREAS OF RESEARCH AND WRITING. TO ACCOMPLISH THESE OBJECTIVES, IN ADDITION TO OTHER OPERATING COSTS, THE ORGANIZATION MADE GRANTS TO 12 ORGANIZATIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Pam Solo President & Exec. Director | Officer | 40 | $220,000 |
Gail Pressberg Treasurer/clerk/secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
John Van Rens Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Frank Smith Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Guidehouse Inc Consulting | 12/30/21 | $120,000 |
Andrea Camp Consulting | 12/30/21 | $103,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $10,000 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $335,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $345,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $40,000 |
| Investment income | $514 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $385,514 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $189,765 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $255,238 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $38,285 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $3,761 |
| Payroll taxes | $12,044 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $67,454 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,793 |
| Fees for services: Other | $311,315 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $13,548 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $8,648 |
| Travel | $2,163 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,000 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $879,027 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $152,858 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,967,223 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $10,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $3,113 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $619 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $854 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,134,667 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $75,840 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $75,840 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,058,827 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,134,667 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Civil Society Institute Inc has awarded $183,920 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Wellfleet, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING AND SUPPORT | $82,000 |
Boulder, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING AND SUPPORT | $80,000 |
Jamaica Plain, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING AND SUPPORT | $10,400 |
Truro, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING AND SUPPORT | $6,500 |
Missoula, MT PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING AND SUPPORT | $5,020 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Civil Society Institute Inc has recieved totaling $225,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
National Philanthropic Tr Jenkintown, PA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $175,000 |
Lucretia Philanthropic Foundation Inc Woburn, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Asia Society New York, NY | $142,731,939 | $32,268,981 |
Alliance For Open Society International Inc New York, NY | $43,304,993 | $33,954,105 |
Harvard-Yenching Institute Cambridge, MA | $357,386,063 | $5,038,189 |
Idealistorg Inc New York, NY | $8,884,686 | $10,106,263 |
Americas Society Inc New York, NY | $65,186,397 | $5,307,206 |
China Institute In America Incorporated New York, NY | $39,618,019 | $6,570,371 |
American-Scandinavian Foundation New York, NY | $56,118,805 | $3,574,288 |
Peaceworks Network Foundation New York, NY | $9,232,893 | $2,717,484 |
Auschwitz Instut For The Prevention Of Genocide And Mass Atrocities New York, NY | $427,684 | $2,862,009 |
Korea Society New York, NY | $30,574,587 | $3,688,770 |
Netherland-America Foundation Incorporated New York, NY | $8,725,622 | $2,894,571 |
Voices Project Usa Inc New York, NY | $1,073,630 | $1,592,705 |