Pioneer Institute Inc
- Assets
- $6.0m
- Revenue
- $3.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 14
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Founding
- 12/1993
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 22-2632081
Organization Overview
Pioneer Institute Inc is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (B01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Pioneer Institute Inc employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pioneer 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 09/2021, Pioneer Institute Inc generated $3.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.7m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.6% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PIONEER INSTITUTE DEVELOPS AND COMMUNICATES DYNAMIC IDEAS THAT ADVANCE PROSPERITY AND A VIBRANT CIVIC LIFE IN MASSACHUSETTS AND BEYOND. PIONEER BELIEVES THAT AMERICA IS AT ITS BEST WHEN THEIR CITIZENRY IS WELL-EDUCATED COMMITTED TO LIBERTY PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND FREE ENTERPRISE AND BOTH WILLING AND ABLE TO REST THEIR BELIEFS BASED ON FACTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PIONEER EDUCATION BUILDS ON PIONEER'S LEGACY AS A LEADER IN THE CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOL MOVEMENT AND A CHAMPION OF GREATER ACADEMIC RIGOR IN MASSACHUSETTS' SCHOOL TO PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL REFORM THROUGH DATA-DRIVEN RESEARCH LIVELY FORUMS OPINION PIECES AND PUBLIC TESTIMONY. PIONEER PROMOTES HIGH-QUALITY ACADEMIC STANDARDS AND A PORTFOLIO OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOL CHOICE OPTIONS INCLUDING CHARTER SCHOOLS REGIONAL VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL SCHOOLS INTER-DISTRICT CHOICE PROGRAMS TAX CREDIT STRATEGIES TO INCREASE ACCESS TO PRIVATE & PAROCHIAL EDUCATION FOR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED YOUTH AND EXPANDED VIRTUAL LEARNING PROGRAMS.
PIONEER PUBLIC PROMOTES MBTA & GOVERNMENT PENSION REFORMS THAT PROVIDE FAIR AND SUSTAINABLE RETIREMENT SUPPORT FULL TRANSPARENCY OF PUBLIC INFORMATION AND PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT AND THE ADOPTION OF BEST PRACTICES IN STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT WITH A CURRENT FOCUS ON LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND THE STATE'S TRANSPORTATION BUREAUCRACY AND COMPETITIVE CONTRACTING OF PUBLIC SERVICES WHEN THE QUALITY OF THE SERVICE CAN BE IMPROVED AND THE COST LOWERED.
PIONEER OPPORTUNITY SEEKS TO STRENGTHEN MASSACHUSETTS' ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS AND PROMOTE ECONOMIC MOBILITY THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE THE BUSINESS CLIMATE TAX COMPETITIVENESS AND REGULATIONS SUPPORT BUSINESS JOB GROWTH ESPECIALLY IN URBAN AREAS AND ADVANCE THE QUALITY AND EFFICIENCY OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES. PIONEER ORIGINATED "MASSECONOMIX.COM" A PUBLIC-FACING ON-LINE TOOL THAT PROVIDES POLICY-MAKERS THE MEDIA AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC TIMELY AND ACCURATE ECONOMIC INFORMATION AND ANALYSIS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
James Stergios Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $309,719 |
Mary Connaughton Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 40 | $192,200 |
Jamie Gass Director Of Pioneereducation | Officer | 40 | $153,809 |
Greg Sullivan Director Or Research | Officer | 32 | $99,816 |
Micaela Dawson Director Of Communications | Officer | 40 | $96,678 |
James Joslin Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 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 | $1,775,042 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $134,289 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,775,042 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,562,039 |
| Investment income | $404,610 |
| 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 | $3,775,332 |
| 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. | $852,222 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $102,996 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $348,543 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $32,270 |
| Other employee benefits | $129,183 |
| Payroll taxes | $74,114 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $22,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $239,266 |
| Advertising and promotion | $264,627 |
| Office expenses | $81,171 |
| Information technology | $2,966 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $30,684 |
| Travel | $25,586 |
| 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 | $33,564 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $8,665 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,675,335 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,321,155 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $220,430 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $207,247 |
| 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 | $7,124 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $803,378 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,426,497 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $5,985,831 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $123,281 |
| 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 | $123,281 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,154,298 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,708,252 |
| 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 | $5,985,831 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Pioneer Institute Inc has recieved totaling $11,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Hastings Family Foundation Inc Boston, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $10,000 |
Rice Family Charitable Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $1,500 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $3,267,960 |
| Earnings | $599,849 |
| Net Contributions | $1,577,289 |
| Other Expense | $1,078,353 |
| Ending Balance | $4,366,745 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
American Dairy Assn & Dairy Council Of Ny Inc Empire Building North Syracuse, NY | $7,719,519 | $19,494,429 |
Connecticut Education Association Hartford, CT | $36,750,422 | $21,146,578 |
American Board Of Dermatology Inc Newton, MA | $22,591,734 | $8,634,242 |
Pioneer Institute Inc Boston, MA | $5,985,831 | $3,775,332 |
New York State Council Of School Superintendents Albany, NY | $5,077,642 | $3,046,665 |
Faithacts For Education Inc Fairfield, CT | $3,023,669 | $3,964,948 |
Associated Builders And Contractors Inc East Syracuse, NY | $1,910,207 | $2,380,603 |
Massachusetts Teachers Association Bridgewater, MA | $3,489,183 | $1,935,017 |
Reading League Syracuse, NY | $2,958,965 | $2,169,026 |
Bsa-Ila Retirement Account Plan Charlestown, MA | $2,044,138 | $1,513,604 |
New York State Restaurant Assn Inc Albany, NY | $6,584,499 | $1,643,871 |
Mass Restaurant Assn Inc Westborough, MA | $3,466,323 | $1,227,109 |