The Massachusetts Institute For A New Commonwealth Inc

Organization Overview

The Massachusetts Institute For A New Commonwealth Inc is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (I05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Massachusetts Institute For A New Commonwealth Inc employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Massachusetts Institute For A New Commonwealth 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 12/2020, Massachusetts Institute For A New Commonwealth Inc generated $2.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 10.2% per year over the past 6 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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FOUNDED IN 1996, MASSINC'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE THE PEOPLE OF MASSACHUSETTS WITH THE INFORMATION THEY NEED TO PARTICIPATE FULLY IN OUR DEMOCRACY. WE ARE A NONPARTISAN, 501C3 AND ACHIEVE IMPACT THROUGH INDEPENDENT RESEARCH, NONPROFIT JOURNALISM AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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COMMONWEALTH:COMMONWEALTH CONTINUED THE DAILY RIGOROUS JOURNALISM THAT IS PROVIDING QUALITY, NONPARTISAN REPORTING ON CIVIC LIFE IN MASSACHUSETTS. REPORTER SHIRA SCHOENBERG WROTE A SERIES OF ARTICLES LOOKING AT THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM IN MASSACHUSETTS AND REPORTED ON THE SEIZURE OF AN OXFORD MAN'S HOME FOR AN UNPAID TAX BILL OF $3,056. MEANWHILE, EXECUTIVE EDITOR MICHAEL JONAS CLOSELY FOLLOWED THE BOSTON MAYORAL RACE AND RECENTLY REPORTED ON THE EFFECT THE TERM 'LATINX' HAS ON POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS WHILE FEATURING LOCAL VOICES IN THE DISCUSSION. OVER THE SUMMER 2021, EDITOR BRUCE MOHL MODERATED MASSINC'S MOST-ATTENDED EVEN THIS YEAR, "DOES GIVING PEOPLE MONEY MAKE FOR GOOD POLICY"? THE COMMONWEALTH TOWN HALL ASKED THE QUESTION - IS GUARANTEED INCOME THE RIGHT POLICY FOR MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENTS? THIS EVENT WAS BROUGHT TO VIEWERS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SHAH FAMILY FOUNDATION, THE UNITED WAY OF MASSACHUSETTS BAY, AND THE CAMBRIDGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. ON THE FISCAL SIDE, COMMONWEALTH HAS HAD AN EXCITING YEAR. WE RAN THREE SUCCESSFUL ONLINE FUNDRAISERS AND SURPASSED OUR $100,000 GOAL FOR 2021 INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS. WE'VE ALSO EMBARKED ON THE JOURNEY TO BUILD COMMONWEALTH AT A LARGER SCALE BY LAUNCHING OUR COMMONWEALTH BEACON CAMPAIGN WITH THE HELP OF CHARLIE KRAVETZ, FORMER GENERAL MANAGER OF WBUR.


EDUCATION AND EARLY COLLEGE:IN APRIL 2021, MASSINC RELEASED A REPORT ON THE PERFORMANCE OF THE FIRST TWO COHORTS OF STUDENTS TO GRADUATE FROM STATE DESIGNATED EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOLS. THE ANALYSIS, EARLY COLLEGE AS A FORCE FOR EQUITY IN THE POST-PANDEMIC ERA, SHOWS THAT THESE STUDENTS ARE CONTINUING DIRECTLY TO COLLEGE AND PERSISTING AT MUCH HIGHER RATES THAN THEIR PEERS. MASSINC ALSO WORKED WITH THE LEGISLATURE TO SECURE AMENDMENTS IN THE HOUSE AND SENATE BUDGETS FOR EARLY COLLEGE FUNDING AND EXPANSION. THE EARLY COLLEGE DISCUSSIONS CONTINUED IN OCTOBER 2021 DURING A VIRTUAL FORUM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MASSACHUSETTS BUSINESS ALLIANCE FOR EDUCATION AND LATINOS FOR EDUCATION. THIS FORUM CELEBRATED THE LEGISLATORS, EDUCATORS, AND CIVIC LEADERS POWERING THE EARLY COLLEGE MOVEMENT ACROSS THE STATE AND FEATURED REMARKS FROM COMMISSIONER CARLOS SANTIAGO, AND WAYS AND MEANS CO-CHAIRS, SENATOR MICHAEL RODRIGUES AND REPRESENTATIVE AARON MICHELWITZ. MASSINC FURTHER COLLABORATED WITH EXTERNAL PARTNERS IN THE RELEASE OF THE REPORT PATHWAYS TO ECONOMIC MOBILITY: IDENTIFYING THE LABOR MARKET VALUE OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN MASSACHUSETTS. PRODUCED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BOSTON FOUNDATION AND THE KITTY AND MICHAEL DUKAKIS CENTER FOR URBAN AND REGIONAL POLICY, THE REPORT PRESENTS DATA ON THE IMPACT OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE ON EARNINGS AND EMPLOYMENT IN MASSACHUSETTS.


TRANSFORMATIVE TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT / GATEWAY HUBS:TOD CONSULTANT ANDRE LEROUX CONTINUED OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GBH FORUM NETWORK, AND PRESENTED SEVERAL "TTOD TALKS" FOCUSED ON THE CHANGING WORLD OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IN MASSACHUSETTS AND THE GATEWAY CITIES. MASSINC ALSO WORKED WITH WALK BOSTON TO HOST WALK AUDITS IN FITCHBURG, BROCKTON, AND HAVERHILL TO HELP MUNICIPALITIES BETTER UNDERSTAND THE USE OF PUBLIC SPACES IN 2021 AND HOW THEY CAN WORK TO ACTIVATE THEM TO INVIGORATE THEIR COMMUNITIES AND BETTER CATER TO THEIR RESIDENTS' NEEDS. MASSINC'S TTOD PROGRAM CONTINUED TO AMPLIFY THE PERSPECTIVE OF GATEWAY CITIES AS LEGISLATIVE BUDGET CONVERSATIONS TOOK PLACE. ANDRE LEROUX PUBLISHED THREE THOROUGH TESTIMONIES TO THE JOINT TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION REVENUE BILLS, LOW-INCOME AND ZERO-FARE BILLS, AND REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY (RTA) ADVANCEMENT BILLS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Lauren Louison
President
$171,295
Juana Matias
COO
$157,015
Bruce Mohl
Editor & Clerk
$118,782
Benjamin Forman
Research Director
$107,322
Caroline Holstein
Director Of Hr Operations
$100,650
Gregory Torres
Chairman & Treasurer
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Charles Kravetz
Magazine Fundraising Consultant
$144,000
Andre Leroux
Gateway Hubs Consulting
$109,600
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,233,246
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $1,932
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 $2,486,269

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that The Massachusetts Institute For A New Commonwealth Inc has recieved totaling $1,604,491.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Barr Foundation

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: CLIMATE: TO SUPPORT POLLING AND FOCUS GROUPS ON TRANSPORTATION

$325,000
Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation

Lynn, MA

PURPOSE: EXEMPT PURPOSE

$300,000
Barr Foundation

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: CLIMATE: TO SUPPORT EQUITABLE, LOW-CARBON GATEWAY CITY HUBS

$250,000
Barr Foundation

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: EDUCATION: TO SUPPORT K-12 PARENT OPINION RESEARCH IN THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR

$250,000
Barr Foundation

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: SECTOR EFFECTIVENESS: TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$150,000
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund

New York, NY

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES

$110,000
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