Tobin Project Inc
- Assets
- $1.7m
- Revenue
- $592.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 10
- Location
- Cambridge, MA
- Founding
- 02/2006
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 20-3105790
Organization Overview
Tobin Project Inc is located in Cambridge, MA. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (W05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Tobin Project Inc employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tobin Project 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, Tobin Project Inc generated $592.6k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $823.4k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.2%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
THE TOBIN PROJECT IS A CATALYST FOR NEW ACADEMIC THINKING ON THE MOST PRESSING NATIONAL CHALLENGES OF THE 21ST CENTURY - PROMOTING RICHER PUBLIC DISCOURSE, STRONGER PUBLIC GOVERNANCE, AND BETTER PUBLIC POLICY THROUGH GREATER UNDERSTANDING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DEMOCRACY AND MARKETS: PROMOTING NEW RESEARCH IN THE FIELD OF DEMOCRACY AND MARKETS, INVOLVING THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES:A) STIMULATING RESEARCH ON THE HISTORY OF AMERICAN DEMOCRACY, INCLUDING ORGANIZING MEETINGS OF SCHOLARS ON CRITICAL INSTITUTIONS OF DEMOCRACY. B) COMPILING AN EDITED VOLUME EXPLORING HISTORICAL AND CONTEMPORARY CASES IN WHICH DEMOCRACIES COLLAPSE. C) COMPLETING AN EDITED VOLUME EXPLORING THE ROLE OF THE ANTIMONOPOLY TRADITION IN AMERICAN DEMOCRACY.D) ORGANIZING A TEAM OF SCHOLARS WORKING TO EXPLORE THE EMERGENCE AND DEVELOPMENT OF DEMOCRACY IN AMERICA ACROSS THE FIRST CENTURY OF THE UNITED STATES.E) PLANNING FOR A WORKSHOP AND FELLOWSHIPS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS TO GUIDE AND SUPPORT THEIR INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN THIS AREA.
EXPERIMENTATION & PEDAGOGY: EXPLORING NEW WAYS OF FURTHERING OUR MISSION AND DEVELOPING OUTSTANDING CASE-BASED TEACHING MATERIALS ACROSS THE SOCIAL SCIENCES, INVOLVING THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: A) DEVELOPING AND DISTRIBUTING CASE-BASED TEACHING MATERIALS. B) STIMULATING RESEARCH ON HISTORICAL CASES IN WHICH DEMOCRACIES BREAK DOWN. C) EXPLORING THE POSSIBILITY OF CREATING A CASE-BASED INTRODUCTORY ECONOMICS CURRICULUM.
ECONOMIC INEQUALITY: PROMOTING NEW RESEARCH IN THE FIELD OF ECONOMIC INEQUALITY, INVOLVING THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: A) ORGANIZING A WORKSHOP FOR GRADUATE STUDENT FELLOWS DESIGNED TO STIMULATE RESEARCH ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ECONOMIC INEQUALITY AND INDIVIDUAL DECISION-MAKING AND BEHAVIOR. B) EXPLORING AREAS RIPE FOR FUTURE RESEARCH.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John Cisternino Director Of Research | 50 | $128,918 | |
Euriphile Joseph Director Of Strategy And Operations | Officer | 50 | $98,075 |
David Moss President And Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Charles Ledley Treasurer And Clerk | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Arthur Segel Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
James Mai Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $591,506 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $591,506 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $624 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $503 |
| 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 | $592,633 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,925 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $103,223 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $51,612 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $382,268 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $7,438 |
| Other employee benefits | $31,982 |
| Payroll taxes | $39,814 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $25,474 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $21,614 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $11,130 |
| Information technology | $17,438 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $164,644 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $1,940 |
| Insurance | $9,210 |
| All other expenses | $4,274 |
| Total functional expenses | $823,374 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $445,046 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $918,384 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $300,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,735 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $21,840 |
| Total assets | $1,688,005 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $26,432 |
| 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 | $26,432 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,461,573 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $200,000 |
| 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 | $1,688,005 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Tobin Project Inc has awarded $7,020 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Washington, DC PURPOSE: INSTITUTIONAL GRANT | $3,650 |
Berkeley, CA PURPOSE: INSTITUTIONAL GRANT | $3,370 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Tobin Project Inc has recieved totaling $225,005.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: FOR NEW TEACHING CASES IN ECONOMICS AND HISTORY | $200,000 |
William J & Lia G Poorvu Family Foundation Cambridge, MA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $25,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
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Massachusetts Ehealth Collaborative Waltham, MA | $0 | $150 |