Small Planet Institute is located in Cambridge, MA. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, 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. Small Planet Institute 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 12/2023, Small Planet Institute generated $151.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $158.6k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.4% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
SMALL PLANET MEDIA-SUPPORTED THE RESEARCH, PRODUCTION, AND DISTRIBUTION OF BOOKS RELATED TO CLIMATE CHANGE AND DEMOCRATIC SYSTEMS. ENGAGED IN BROAD PUBLIC EDUCATION ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY & FOOD, AS IT RELATES TO GLOBAL WARMING THROUGH PRESENTATIONS, INTERVIEWS, BOOKS AND WEBSITES.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Anna B Lappe President | 1 | $0 | |
Frances Moore Lappe Treasurer/clerk/resident Agent | 40 | $0 | |
Richard R Rowe Director | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $146,363 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,863 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $151,226 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $63,399 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $49,532 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $21,600 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $575 |
| Other expenses | $23,458 |
| Total expenses | $158,564 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $11,665 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $11,665 |
| Total liabilities | $32,154 |
| Net assets or fund balances | -$20,489 |