The Right Question Institute Inc
- Assets
- $1.7m
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Cambridge, MA
- Founding
- 02/1991
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 04-3099027
Organization Overview
The Right Question Institute Inc is located in Cambridge, MA. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (S41) the organization is classified as: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Right Question Institute Inc employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Right Question 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 06/2021, Right Question Institute Inc generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE RIGHT QUESTION INSTITUTE IS DEDICATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN INNOVATIVE EDUCATION STRATEGY FOR TEACHING PEOPLE HOW TO THINK AND ADVOCATE FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES, AND HOW TO ACT MORE EFFECTIVELY AS CITIZENS IN A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY. DURING THE YEAR, RQI USED DIFFERENT METHODS FOR DISSEMINATING EDUCATIONAL STRATEGY, INCLUDING ON-SITE TRAINING, HOSTING OF TRAINING INSTITUTES, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND DISTRIBUTION OF RQI EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Daniel Rothstein Former Co-Director/director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $112,904 |
Luz Sanatana Former Co-Director | Officer | 40 | $106,746 |
Mary Wendell President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mcnamara Buck Clerk | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Campbell Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David Guberman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $146,100 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $760,997 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $907,097 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $456,494 |
| Investment income | $1,214 |
| 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 | $1,368,260 |
| 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. | $282,296 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,352 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $493,680 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $37,325 |
| Other employee benefits | $23,732 |
| Payroll taxes | $64,477 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $52,468 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $71,040 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $194,282 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $30,278 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $15,097 |
| Travel | $1,591 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,905 |
| Interest | $3,943 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,361 |
| Insurance | $833 |
| All other expenses | $113 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,280,421 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $391,951 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,137,687 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $25,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $139,655 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $11,722 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $17,789 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,723,804 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $113,047 |
| 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 | $113,047 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,610,757 |
| 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 | $1,723,804 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that The Right Question Institute Inc has recieved totaling $92,033.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $81,000 |
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS | $11,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $33 |
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