Facing History And Ourselves Inc
- Assets
- $72.3m
- Revenue
- $32.8m
- Investments
- $39.0m
- Employees
- 233
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Founding
- 02/1994
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 04-2761636
Organization Overview
Facing History And Ourselves Inc is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (A70) the organization is classified as: Humanities, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Facing History And Ourselves Inc employed 233 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Facing History And Ourselves 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 06/2022, Facing History And Ourselves Inc generated $32.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $26.7m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 0.6% per year over the past 7 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FACING HISTORY AND OURSELVES USES LESSONS OF HISTORY TO CHALLENGE TEACHERS AND THEIR STUDENTS TO STAND UP TO BIGOTRY AND HATE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
FACING HISTORY AND OURSELVES TRAINS AND SUPPORTS SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS TO PROMOTE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT, CRITICAL THINKING, AND SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING THROUGH A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THE LESSONS OF HISTORY. THROUGH SEVEN OFFICES IN THE USA, PARTNER ENTITIES IN ENGLAND AND CANADA, AND PARTNERSHIPS GLOBALLY, FACING HISTORY HAS A NETWORK OF MORE THAN 300,000 EDUCATORS AND PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT TO MORE THAN 55,000 EDUCATORS EACH YEAR THROUGH FACE-TO-FACE AND ONLINE SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS, AND INDIVIDUAL TRAINING.
FACING HISTORY AND OURSELVES PUBLISHES BOOKS, ONLINE RESOURCES, MULTIMEDIA, AND RELATED TEACHING MATERIALS FOR A BROAD VARIETY OF HISTORICAL, CIVICS, AND LITERARY CURRICULA. THESE MATERIALS COMBINE SOURCE DOCUMENTS, SCHOLARLY COMMENTARIES, AND TEACHING GUIDES FOR SOCIAL STUDIES AND LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHERS. EXAMPLES OF CONTENT AREAS COVERED INCLUDE THE HOLOCAUST, ARMENIAN GENOCIDE, RECONSTRUCTION IN THE POST-CIVIL WAR ERA, AND THE NOVEL TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD.
FACING HISTORY AND OURSELVES EDUCATES AND INFORMS TEACHERS, STUDENTS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGH A VARIETY OF COMMUNICATIONS CHANNELS AND FORUMS. THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA OUTLETS INCLUDING BLOGS, TWITTER, AND FACEBOOK, AND THROUGH PUBLIC CONVENINGS INCLUDING ITS COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS SERIES, FACING HISTORY REACHES DIVERSE AUDIENCES AND ENCOURAGES THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN DIALOGUES ON TOPICS INCLUDING RACISM, BULLYING, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Abdullah T Antepli Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Paul H Berz Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeffrey J Bussgang Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Amy K Carlson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Caretha Coleman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Edda Collins Coleman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Echo & Co Digital Platform And Web Design | 6/29/22 | $1,117,701 |
Laurel Strategies Inc Marketing And Fundraising Design | 6/29/22 | $481,860 |
Four Kitchens Digital Platform & Web Design | 6/29/22 | $437,631 |
Deloitte Consulting Llp Consultant - Strategic Planning | 6/29/22 | $281,000 |
Long Story Short Media Video Production Services | 6/29/22 | $132,494 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $933,593 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $29,175,935 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $633,005 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $30,109,528 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,381,008 |
| Investment income | $319,865 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $973,079 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$5,157 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $32,778,323 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $3,206,072 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $434,953 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $12,607,644 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $765,827 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,188,655 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,142,836 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $26,834 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $259,302 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,817,938 |
| Advertising and promotion | $295,061 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $727,251 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $414,675 |
| Travel | $79,109 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $188,359 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $17,603 |
| Insurance | $179,588 |
| All other expenses | $58,595 |
| Total functional expenses | $26,667,999 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $17,606,015 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $6,975,650 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $279,471 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $34,097 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $354,696 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,040,599 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,936,597 |
| Investments—other securities | $39,039,459 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $18,405 |
| Total assets | $72,284,989 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,143,419 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $5,075 |
| 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 | $9,495 |
| Total liabilities | $2,157,989 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $32,885,843 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $37,241,157 |
| 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 | $72,284,989 |